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Things to do in Houston during winter break?

I am planning to go to Houston for a week in Winter Break from December 22nd - January 1st or 2nd. Anyone know anything fun and exciting to do for that week? I am already aware of CityPass, so anymore suggestions would be much appreciated.

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1. Here's a running list I keep adding to of things to do in all parts of Houston: The Kemah Boardwalk Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center Houston Aeros, Texans, Comets, Astros, Dynamos, and the Rockets 38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area Galveston Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Peninsular Ferry and Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens and IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, and the Sea Turtle Exhibit Hermann Park and the Mecom Fountain. Be sure to visit the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park. One of the most romantic places in the city. Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, and Lake Houston Brazos Bend State Park The George Ranch Penzey's (516 W. 19th St) in the Heights is a spice-lover's dream. Anyone who's been one of their catalog shoppers simply must stop in to stock up on cinnamons, curries, and other spices. Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule) IT'S FREE Discovery Green and the many other parks around town. There's horse and buggy rides. The Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall - also, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, and many others around town The downtown underground tunnel system Lakewood Church - an experience - the largest church in the nation The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd. 77007 (713) 861 - 5526 - It's FREE Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St.77004 (713) 942-8000 Gen. Admission is FREE Williams Tower & Water Wall & 3 acre park great for pics & picnics. Also has horse & buggy rides. San Jacinto Monument and Battleground State Historical Park The Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, and the Houston Symphony The Heights Gazebo and the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Yale Street. Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Rothko Chapel Port of Houston The Houston Zoo - FREE on all city holidays The Houston Zoo/Hermann Park Train & Paddle Boats The 350 parks citywide (all types - hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, & golf) The Houston Rodeo - in February each year - the world's largest The Houston Ship Channel Splashtown Waterpark The Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, and on the 4th of July The Light Rail System Imperial Holly Corporation - The mountain of sugar! Visit Town Square shops and restaurants in Sugar Land. Houston Public Library System NASA Space Center Old Town Spring The Woodlands Water Taxi The Children's Museum - Fantastic! Over 23 museums in the Museum District alone. Over 40 musuems city wide. All the festivals held monthly in the city. Consult the Houston Chronicle newspaper's Entertainment Section each Thursaday for information on the upcoming weekend. Pick up a Lesiure Learning periodical, free, or visit the website for many wonderful options. Also, pick up the Houston Press paper, also free, or visit online for many great reviews and their great "Best of Lists." The Labyrinth on the University of Thomas Campus (3800 Montrose) It's a beautiful flagstone replica of the Labyrinth of Chartres and is flanked by rose bushes perpetually in bloom. Diverse Works Artspace (1117 East Freeway)-super cool place for those who love art, dance & theater. It's got a New York vibe written all over it. The Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas. Forbidden Gardens has 6,000 1/3 scale terra-cotta soldiers in formation as they were buried in the 3rd century. Paintball, Lazer Tag, Go Carts, Skate Board Parks, Ice Skating Rinks, Roller Skating Rinks, Shooting Ranges The Mercer Arboretum in Humble Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Balloon Rides, Dinner Cruises on the Bay in Kemah, Helicopter Rides or Plane Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding and Scuba Diving Sam Houston Race Track The Mad Potter and many places like it around town for selecting pre-cast ceramics, glazing them, and having them fired. At The Potter's Place you can take a hands on lesson, one on one with the teacher, at a potter's wheel. After you create your work of art, you can go back and paint it and they will fire it for you. Dining at one of the more than 10,000 restaurants in town offering a variety of almost 290 types of cuisine. For all the latest information on cultural events, go to artshound.com Enjoy!
2. Here ia a list of 101 things to do in Houston and surrounding areas. Many I bet you have not heard of. http://101.hcnonline.com/browse_things_to_do/
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