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Popular Tourist Attractions in Texas

    SeaWorld San Antonio

    • SeaWorld is one Texas' main attractions for tourists. The park encompasses a 250-acre plot of land, making it the largest of the three SeaWorld parks. The main attractions at SeaWorld are the whales, sea lions and dolphins. There are shows involving the animals as well as the opportunity to interact with them. Along with animal exhibits, the park also features nine water rides and three roller coasters. There are fourteen different locations to dine at within the park; offerings include ice cream and seafood.

      SeaWorld San Antonio
      10500 SeaWorld Drive
      San Antonio, TX 78251
      800-700-7786
      seaworld.com

    Houston Space Center

    • The Houston Space Center is the visitors center of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. It provides visitors with a comprehensive history of human space travel. Behind the scenes tours of Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center leave from the Houston Space Center. Visitors can see the Mission Control Center and several other facilities used in launches. On display are several authentic spacecrafts used dating back to the US's first manned space flight. The space center has a kids section with interactive exhibits.

      Houston Space Center
      1601 NASA Parkway
      Houston, TX 77058
      281-244-2100
      spacecenter.org

    Hermann Park

    • Hermann Park is a 445-acre urban park near downtown Houston. The park features a two-mile long trail to walk along. The park has numerous attractions for tourists including the Houston Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Hermann Park Golf Course and the Houston Garden Center. There is a train to ride through the park as well as pedal boats to rent. The park has a cafe to eat at near the entrance to the Houston Zoo. A fishing pier is available for children and the elderly to fish at.

      Hermann Park Conservancy
      6201-A Hermann Park Drive
      Houston, TX 77030
      713-524-5876
      hermannpark.org

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