Must Do's in Dallas and Houston

[Jim_Hull]

Taking our Big Country to Dallas and Houston from Christmas to New Years. What are the must do's and recommended things to see in each? We will have about 3 days in each.

 

[DIYJunkie]

Johnson Control Center in Houston. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and Museum of the American Railroad in Dallas. Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth. Galveston TX

 

[Jim_Hull]

DIYJunkie,

Thanks for the reply. Everything you listed is on my list with the exception of the Railroad Museum. Wasn't aware of that one. That is why I asked.

Jim

 

[TravelTiger]

Consider while downtown going to Reunion Tower (the tower with the lighted ball on top, iconic in the skyline.) I hear they have a new interactive observation deck that's pretty cool.

There's also the George Bush Presidential Library and the Perot Museum that I hear are pretty neat.


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[Jim_Hull]

Thanks Erika. Good suggestions.

 

[jayc]

Here area few other choices:

A couple of things to add for the Houston area are the San Jacinto Monument and the nearby Battleship Texas, both in Pasadena. Kemah Boardwalk-fine restaurants and other attractions-Kemah is in the same general area as Pasadena-south east area.

The Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Downtown Aquarium, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Space Center Houston, Minute Maid Park-home of the WORLD CHAMPION Houston Astros

Galveston-Moody Gardens, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Bishop Palace, Historic Strand, assorted tree sculptures throughout Galveston (leftovers from hurricanes), Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry ride (free).

If you have interest in industrial areas, Texas City has a large selection of large chemical plants and huge refineries. Very impressive to see at night.

Have fun!

 

[Jim_Hull]

Jayc,

All great suggestions. Thank you.

Jim

 

[jayc]

I'm from Galveston and have spent lots of time in Houston and the surrounding area. There is plenty more to do in and around Houston but this is a good start.

 

[PondSkum]

San Jacinto Monument and Battleship Texas in La Porte are pretty cool to check out.

Make sure you hit up a Buccee's store along the route also. Plenty of room for RV parking, cheap gas, and Beaver Nuggets!

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There are also a few local breweries that do tours if your into that sort of thing.

Karbach Brewing
St. Arnold Brewing Company
Budweiser
Buffalo Bayou Brewing

 

[TxRoadWarrior362]

Tunnel system underneath downtown Houston.

 

[Donhutch1800]

Tunnel system underneath downtown Houston.

The gaylord in Dallas at christmas is really pretty to see with all the lights inside and out.