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20-acre heritage park in the heart of downtown. Several historic homes from Houston's past show the city's cultural past.
Sam Houston Park is an urban park located in downtown Houston, Texas, United States, dedicated to the buildings and culture of Houston's past. The park, which was the first to be established in the city, was developed on land purchased by former Mayor Sam Brashear in 1900.
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Built on an 8/10 mile asphalt loop surrounded by lush trees, foliage, and picnic areas, the annual fine art event boasts a stress-free outdoor gallery brimming with 300 artists working in 19 artistic media. Held in October.
The largest celebration for children in the United States. The Houston Children's Festival offers over 350 events packed into a couple of hectic days. Held in April
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Broadway style big theatre productions in one of Houston's newest downtown arts venues.
Seen as pretty mundane by locals, but might still appeal to fish fanatics. Situated right on Buffalo Bayou. Not just an aquarium, it has a Ferris wheel and other carnival-style rides.
Concerts throughout the year including both a classical series and a pops series.
Largest and best-known Theatre in Houston with a lineup of serious dramatic works with both classics and modern works.