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path across the Houston metro. This is not comprehensive. Destinations
Check out details on well-known entertainment venues and newer destinations off the beaten
Houston
Tomball
Conroe
Space Center Houston This space-themed museum is one of the biggest attractions in Houston, seeing more than 1 million visitors annually. Visitors can stop by the NASA Johnson Space Center and see Mission Control. Exhibits include a SpaceX booster, information about upcoming Artemis missions to the moon and Mars displays. • 1601 E. NASA Parkway, Houston • www.spacecenter.org
Old Town Tomball Visitors can stroll through four blocks of locally owned shopping and dining options. The Tomball Farmers Market is also held weekly on Saturdays. The Historic Depot Plaza hosts festivals throughout the year and is home to a historic railroad depot with memorabilia and model railroads. • Downtown Tomball, Pine to Elm streets, Tomball • www.visittomball.com
Crighton Theatre This historic theater is home to Stage-Right Productions and Christian Youth Theatre, among other arts groups. The theater is located in Downtown Conroe and is a short walk from dining and shopping establishments to enjoy before or after a show.
• 234 N. Main St., Conroe • www.crightontheatre.org
Katy
Houston
Pearland
Katy Asian Town The shopping center opened in 2018 and is now home to many of the city’s Asian restaurants and businesses. Among the numerous eateries in the development is Michelin-starred restaurant Tim Ho Wan as well as businesses serving signature treats, such as Korean corn dogs, boba tea and bubble waffle ice cream cones. • 23119 Colonial Parkway, Katy • www.asiantownkaty.com
Hermann Park The 445-acre park is situated between Houston’s Museum District and Texas Medical Center. Several of Houston’s cultural institutions can be found within the park, including the Houston Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Miller Outdoor Theatre. Other attractions include the Japanese Garden and the Hermann Park railroad.
Sri Meenakshi Temple The temple along McLean Road has served as a Hindu place of worship since 1978. It is the only temple outside of India dedicated to Meenakshi, the goddess of marriage. More than a dozen statues of deities adorned with bright flowers or brass jewels are offered prayers and gifts from observers. • 17130 McLean Road, Pearland • www.meenakshi.org
• 6001 Fannin St., Houston • www.hermannpark.org
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