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As the weather continues to warm-up and the family gets the urge to do something over the weekend, consider visiting one of the many nearby historical sites in/around the Houston area. There are a wide variety of museums and places to satisfy many interests. Any of these locations would make a great day trip destination.
Located at 502 20th Street, Galveston, TX
Fronting Galveston Bay, The Strand is a National Historic Landmark harkening back to Galveston's heyday in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of the buildings are more than a century old and stunning in their detail and craftsmanship. The Strand serves as the commercial center of downtown Galveston where you’ll find numerous places to shop, dine, and be entertained. The Strand is also the center of Galveston Mardi Gras festivities, the annual holiday celebration Dickens on the Strand, and other seasonal festivals and activities.
Located at 1402 Broadway Street, Galveston, TX
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture, Bishop's Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country. Guests will see Medieval and Renaissance details on the four towers, each respective tower rises four stories in height. The granite and sandstone used to construct this home was custom-cut on site from Texas stones. Self-guided tours are available daily.
Located at 8325 Travelair Street, Houston, TX
The museum collections are housed in the original art deco building which served as the first purpose-built terminal for passenger flight in Houston. Included in the collections are original aviation art, stunning period photographs, outstanding scale aircraft models, artifacts, uniforms, memorabilia, and documents of various airlines.
Located at 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX
Bayou Bend is the former home of Houston philanthropist Ima Hogg and contains assemblages of American decorative arts dating from 1620 through 1876. The home museum features 28 rooms, displayed in period settings that are a feast for the eyes. The beautiful gardens are inclusive of the surrounding woodlands as well as a less formal garden environment on the south side of the property.
Located at 10215 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX
This living history site situated on a real ranch demonstrates life from frontier Texas to World War II. This is the place to grab Texas history by the horns as guests are immersed in educational programs that make learning Texas history fun for the whole family.
Located at 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX
The Romanesque Revival-style Opera House is a majestic gem that hosts world-class performances and has been captivating audiences since 1894. Click here to view their calendar of events where you can be entertained in a style that’s rich in history surrounded by beautiful architectural features.
Located at 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX
Established in 1912, Rice University spans 300 acres within Houston's museum district and is heavily wooded. Rice University's campus houses around 50 buildings. Nearly every building on campus is noticeably Byzantine in style, with sand and pink-colored bricks, large archways and columns being a common theme among many campus buildings.
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