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HubertHeaver

(2,522 posts)

1. Galveston Island, Moody Gardens

Reply to usregimechange (Original post)

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 10:01 PM

Jul 2012

About 40 miles south on IH 45. If the highway is clogged up, take Texas 3. It will merge into 45 for the bridge onto the island.

The Gulf side beaches run the length of the island. I prefer the public access beaches toward Jamaica Beach, or even beyond. Lots of new beach-front housing along that road but there are public access points.

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Advise for vacation in Houston [View all] usregimechange Jul 2012 OP

Galveston Island, Moody Gardens HubertHeaver Jul 2012 #1

My first thought as well. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2012 #5

I love the pool at Moody Gardens - TBF Jul 2012 #16

You can buy discounted tickets online: onestepforward Jul 2012 #20

CityPASS evemac Jul 2012 #2

Space Center --- definitely. n/t antigop Jul 2012 #3

Staying in the city, Houston museums are top-rate. HubertHeaver Jul 2012 #4

Flying in or driving? HubertHeaver Jul 2012 #6

driving usregimechange Jul 2012 #7

That should be a fun drive. HubertHeaver Jul 2012 #10

Not really but they will be a sleep for most of it, I love to drive at night, esp in car 40mpg usregimechange Jul 2012 #11

My advice...go to Hawaii Sedona Jul 2012 #8

Sure, if his wife's conference was being held in Hawaii. kentauros Jul 2012 #18

That's an even longer drive than Texas HubertHeaver Jul 2012 #21

Thanks For That Trenchant Advice, Ms. Arizona..... (nt) Paladin Jul 2012 #25

Indoor stuff. Johnson Space Center is Ilsa Jul 2012 #9

Come on Ilsa, TexasTowelie Jul 2012 #12

The concerts at Miller are free and the park has wonderful museums, train ride efhmc Jul 2012 #15

I'd skip the beaches near Houston. Ilsa Jul 2012 #13

Children’s Museum of Houston ranked best in the U.S. by Parent's efhmc Jul 2012 #14

Houston Zoo, Children's Museum and HMNS - TBF Jul 2012 #17

Looks like you have to buy tickets per exhibit, that's absurd usregimechange Jul 2012 #22

Did you check out the city pass? efhmc Jul 2012 #23

I can't argue with that assessment - TBF Jul 2012 #24

Check out the Houston Press online: kentauros Jul 2012 #19

This time of year isn't the best time to be in Houston. Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 #26

If you're up to the heat and humidity, I suggest a walk through the wild life refuges. freshwest Jul 2012 #27

Thanks! usregimechange Jul 2012 #29

The Orange Show and Beer Can House ceile Jul 2012 #28