Special Activities

Special Activity 1
Johnson Space Center

Date:  Sunday, 26 June 2016; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost:  $75. Includes transportation to and from the Westin Hotel, lunch at space center cafe, 90 minute behind-the-scenes tour, all-day access to the space center. Maximum number of participants: 55.

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The Johnson Space Center features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program. The Houston space center has the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples for public view.

 


Special Activity 2
Houston Museum of Natural Science/
Museum of Fine Arts

Date:  Monday, 27 June 2016; 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost:  $55. Includes transportation between hotel and museums, admission to the museums. Maximum number of participants: 55.

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This trip to the Houston Museum District features two of the nation’s finest institutions: the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Museum of Fine Arts. The world famous Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals in the science museum contains more than 450 beautifully crystallized mineral specimens, including some of the world’s rarest and most beautiful examples. In addition, you can explore the far reaches of outer space, roam with dinosaurs, and wander through Africa’s Serengeti. Nearby, the Museum of Fine Arts is a dynamic cultural complex comprising two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, visitors’ center, library, movie theater, gift shop, café, two art schools, and two house museums.

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Special Activity 3
Houston City Double Decker Bus Tour

Date:  Tuesday, 28 June 2016; 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Cost:  $65. Includes guided bus tour of Houston highlights. Maximum of participants: 70

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This open air double decker bus provides the best way to see Houston as your knowledgeable tour guide points out the highlights of America’s fourth largest city. Admire the most symbolic and breathtaking Houston landmarks including: • downtown city lights • memorial • Buffalo Bayou • Theater District • historic Texas avenue • downtown city hall • Tranquility Park • Chase Tower • Market Square • stadiums • Discovery Green Park • museum district • Texas Medical Center • Rice University • monuments & fountains • and more…

 

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