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Attractions within 100 miles of Cy-Fair o er something for everyone’s interests—from antique shopping and water parks to museums and wineries.
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ART Arts and culture A+ Educational FOOD Food and drink OUT Outdoor fun SHOP Shopping
FAYETTE COUNTY 1 Round Top shopping
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Visit dozens of local shops and vendors selling antiques, artwork, seasonal decor, furniture and clothing. SHOP www.exploreroundtop.com/shop Hours: vary by storefront 2 The Stone Cellar & Round Top Dance Hall Enjoy live music every weekend, freshly baked pizza, and an extensive wine and craft beer menu. ART FOOD 550 N. Washington St., Round Top 979 249 3390 www.stonecellarwines.com Two historic buildings house antique and contemporary quilt art with a ower garden located outside. A+ 140 W. Colorado St., La Grange 979 968 3104 | www.texasquiltmuseum.org Hours: Thu.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sun.-Wed. GALVESTON COUNTY 4 Ghost Tours of Galveston Several ghost tour options for all ages are available at sites throughout the island. A+ Various locations, Galveston 409 356 9266 www.ghosttoursofgalvestonisland.com Hours: vary by tour 5 Moody Gardens Hours: Thu. 5 10 p.m., Fri. 5 11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m., closed Mon.-Wed. 3 Texas Quilt Museum Moody Gardens features an aquarium, 3 D and 4 D theaters, the Discovery Museum, golf and a spa. A+ FOOD 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston 409 744 4673 www.moodygardens.com Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily 6 Moody Mansion One of many historic homes in Galveston, the Moody Mansion is open for public tours. ART A+
Pleasure Pier
Houston Zoo
Blue Bell Creameries
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WASHINGTON COUNTY 14 Blue Bell Creameries Grab a scoop of ice cream, shop in the country store and learn more about Blue Bell in the visitor center. A+ FOOD 1101 S. Blue Bell Road, Brenham 800 327 8135 www.bluebell.com/the-little-creamery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun. 15 Brenham Art Walk Appreciate murals on a stroll throughout the downtown streets of Brenham and Washing- ton County. ART OUT 115 W. Main St., Brenham | 979 337 7580 http://link.visitbrenhamtexas.com/artwalkmap 16 Pleasant Hill Winery Sample award-winning wines and light bites along the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail. FOOD OUT 1441 Salem Road, Brenham 979 830 8463 | www.pleasanthillwinery.com Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon.-Fri. 17 Star of the Republic Museum and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Learn about early Texas history at the site of the 1836 signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. A+ 23200 23400 Park Road 12, Washington 936 878 2214 | www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (state historic site), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (museum)
10 Houston Zoo Visit more than 6,000 animals, feed gira es and take part in socially distanced animal encounters . A+ FOOD OUT 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston 713 533 6500 www.houstonzoo.org Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 11 Museum District Spend the day touring museums in the heart of Houston, highlighting art, science, history and culture. ART A+ 1300 McGowan St., Ste. 129, Houston 713 715 1939 www.houmuse.org Hours vary 12 Old Town Spring Old Town Spring is home to several business- es, museums, art galleries, retailers and dining
2618 Broadway Ave. J, Galveston 409 762 7668 | www.moodymansion.org Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 7 Pleasure Pier This waterfront destination features dining options, rollercoasters, carousel and other rides. FOOD OUT 2501 Seawall Blvd., Galveston 409 766 4950 www.pleasurepier.com Hours: Fri. 4 9 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m., closed Mon-Thu. (summer hours TBD) 8 Schlitterbahn Waterpark Bring the whole family to slide, swim, oat and lounge at the 26-acre water park. FOOD OUT 2109 Gene Lucas Blvd., Galveston 409 770 9283 www.schlitterbahn.com/galveston Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (open daily May 31 Aug. 15, open select weekends in May, August and September) GREATERHOUSTON 9 Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures Entertainment includes a water park, ax throwing, rock mining, gator handling, aerial activities and more. FOOD OUT 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney 832 509 1556 www.facebook.com/grandtexas Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (open daily May 31 Aug. 15, open select weekends year round)
options. ART FOOD SHOP 26302 Preston Ave., Spring 281 353 9310 www.oldtownspring.com Hours vary by business 13 Space Center Houston
See spacecrafts, a collection of spacesuits, live presentations and exhibits highlighting NASA missions. A+ 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston 281 244 2100 www.spacecenter.org Hours vary
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