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CLEAR LAKE AREA
Pop. (comb.) 57,013 Alt. 15-32 Map T-21/22
General- 125-sq.-mile area within sur-
rounding Harris and Galveston Counties
encompassing the Johnson Space Center.
The area is a combination of business, indus-
try, technology, education, and waterfrontliving where residents and visitors enjoy the waters of Clear Lake and
Galveston Bay. Included are such communities as Clear Lake Shores, El Lago,
Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, Webster,
and the Clear Lake City community, now a part of Houston. This area has
19 marinas with more than 7,000 boat slips.
Armand Bayou Nature Center-See PASADENA this section.
Clear Lake Queen-2 1/2-hour narrated excursion ride on Clear Lake
offered Sat., Sun. and holidays at 3 p.m. No reservation required. Dinner
cruises available Thurs. & Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 7:30 p.m. (Reservations
required by 3 p.m. day of cruise.) Boarding starts one hour prior to cruises.
Boat docked at Clear Lake Park, just past NASA on NASA Rd. 1. For reserva-
tions, 713/333-3334.
Lakes-Clear Lake. See LAKES listing.
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center-Visit headquarters of America's
manned space program, the famous "Mission Control" that guided pioneering
astronauts, and directs the Space Shuttle project. See Space Center Houston
below.
Space Center Houston-A state-of-the-art education and entertainment
complex that serves as the visitor center for NASA/Johnson Space Center
(SC). Billed as "The Closest Thing To Space On Earth," the Center provides
an adventure into the past, present, and future of NASA's manned space
flight program with interactive exhibits, a large-format film, and behind-the-
scenes tram tours of JSC, home of America's astronauts. Original space
hardware, such as a Mercury capsule, Gemini spacecraft, and Apollo 17
command module are displayed in simulated natural settings. Try on space
helmets, touch a moon rock, operate computer simulators to practice landing
a shuttle or retrieving a satellite, or participate in demonstrations of how
astronauts eat, sleep, and handle routine tasks while living in space. Up-to-
the-minute information about space flight and training activities provided
through special monitors and presentations. Open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. (till 7 p.m. during summer); Sat.,
Sun., and holidays, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Located
20 miles southeast of downtown Houston,
3 miles east of 1-45 on NASA Road 1. For
information, 713/244-2105, or 1-800-972-0369.
Admission.
Star Gazer Yacht-Elegantly appointed
100-ft. yacht offers dinner/dance cruises on
Fri. & Sat. nights and Sun. brunch while leisurely cruising along the shores of
Clear Lake. Night cruises depart at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 11:30 a.m. Boarding one-
half hour prior to departure time. Reservations required. Call 713/334-4692.
At South Shore Harbour Marina on Clear Lake. From 1-45, exit at F.M. 518
and head east onto F.M. 2094 (Marina Bay Dr.); turn left on South Shore
Boulevard to marina. Berthed next to Pier #1.
Visitor Information Center-Maps, brochures, literature and schedule of
events available at visitor center operated by the Clear Lake Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau. Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Christmas. 1201 NASA
Rd. 1. 713/488-7676 or 1-800-844-5253.CONROE
Pop. 28,664Alt. 213
Map P-21
General-Seat of Montgomery County on
southern edge of Big Thicket area. Towering
* pines, rolling hills, and woodland lakes offer
abundant outdoor recreational opportunities;
10 area golf courses, resorts and marinas on
Lake Conroe. The old (1931), but still-producing, Conroe Oil Field southeast
of city is of interest, and historic locations are marked. Storied community of
Cut 'n Shoot is 5 miles east of Conroe. Shoppers find bargains at the Conroe
Outlet Center at 1-45 and League Line Rd.
Crighton Theatre-Restored vaudeville theatre, built in 1934, is home to a
variety of stage plays, music performances, opera, ballet and special events.
At 234 N. Main. Call 409/756-1226 for performance schedule.
Fish Pond-Four-acre fishing facility stocked with hybrid catfish; provides
gear and bait to catch your own. From 1-45 North, exit Shepard Hill Rd. to
Texas 75. Admission. 409/244-2434.
Heritage Museum of Montgomery County-In restored home of a pio-
neer timber family. Permanent exhibit features life of Charles B. Stewart,
designer of the Texas Lone Star flag and the Texas state seal; other historical
miscellanea and traveling exhibits. Open Thurs., Fri., Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in
Candy Cane Park, 1-45 access road north of Texas 105.
J-Mar Farms-Petting farm with Indian village, pony rides, hayride, fishing,
cow-milking, and more. Open. Apr. - Nov. Tues. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.i
Dec. - Mar., Sat. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exit 91 off 1-45, League Line Rd. to
Longmire; right to Calfee Rd. Admission. 409/856-8595.
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