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The 1877 Bark Elissa sails again
Texas Seaport Museum-Home of the Elissa square-rigged, 400-ton
barkentine built in Scotland in 1877. A visitor to Galveston during her sail-
ing/working days, Elissa has returned as a museum of 19th-Century maritime
technology. Opened in 1982 after eight years of restoration. Open daily
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (extended hours in summer). Elissa is sometimes away from
Galveston on sailings. Check locally for dockside schedule.
Museum also includes multiprojector slide presentation giving visitors a
simulated experience of sailing on board Elissa. Pier 21 at north end of
Kempner (22nd) St. Admission.
Tours-Besides tours cited previously under Historical Homes and
Buildings-Ashton Villa, and The Strand-other specialized tours for individ-
uals and groups are available as follows; details from Visitor Information
Centers (see below).
Galveston Yellow Flyer is trolley-replica offering narrated tour and shuttle
transportation. Hourly pick-up and the option of getting on and off at any
stop. Ticket good all day. Originates at 21st and Seawall. Fee.
Carriage and buggy rides are available through historic districts and The
Strand. Departures from Strand Visitors Center (below),
Treasure Isle Tour Train operates on regular schedule from 2106 Seawall
Blvd., touring both old and new sites on Galveston Island in the little train
with the fringe on top. June through Aug. daily at 9 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 3:30
and 5:30 p.m.; Sept. through Nov. and Mar. through Apr. daily (except Mon.)
at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; daily in May at 9 and 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Literature and directions for self-guided historical tours are provided free
at Visitor Information Center and Strand Visitors Center.
Trolley Cars-Nostalgic trolley cars connect the beach at seawall to the his-
toric Strand/Bay area. Replica 1900 vintage cars glide for 4 1/2 miles along
tracks much like those in city's early days. Schedule posted along route.Visitor Information Centers-Details on activities, events, tours, recre-
ation facilities and historic sites; free maps and literature. In Moody Civic
Center, Seawall Blvd. at 21st St. Also, Strand Visitor Center: Information, free
film on Galveston Island, self-guided historical tours, Ticketron outlet.
2016 Strand.HOUSTON
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General-Named after Sam Houston, general
of Texas army that won independence fromMexico, and president of Republic of Texas.
The city, largest in Texas and fourth largest
in nation, has experienced phenomenal
growth since a small riverboat landing was established on Buffalo Bayou by
Allen brothers in August 1836. Today metropolis is industrial and financial
hub for much of the state. It is one of nation's largest seaports, and head-
quarters of Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
Houston lies on 1-10, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connect-
ing the state's heartland to coastal ports.
Institutions of higher learning include Baylor College of Medicine,
Houston Baptist Univ., Rice Univ., South Texas College of Law, South Texas
Junior College, Texas Southern Univ., Univ. of Houston, Univ. of Houston
Downtown, Univ. of St. Thomas and Univ. of Texas Health Science Center.
Major annual events include the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in
late Feb. and early Mar., largest livestock exposition in state with champi-
onship cowboys and popular entertainers.
Professional sports are presented throughout the year. Teams include the
Houston Astros, baseball; Houston Oilers, football; Houston Rockets, basket-
ball; Houston Hotshots, indoor soccer; and the Houston Aeros, hockey.
Houston International Festival each April celebrates the performing and
visual arts with 10-day outdoor festival of multicultural music, dance, arts and
crafts, and food.
For full details about Houston's abundant attractions and events, stop at
the city's Visitor Information Center (below).
Adventure Bay-12 acres of water highlighted by Houston's only Master
BlasterTM, a water coaster that defies gravity and sends its riders uphill!
Explore Pirates Cove childrens area with its huge interactive pirate ship.
Brave the waves in Paradise Bay wavepool, or relax and unwind in Rio
Lento, the laziest of rivers. For the daring, there are plenty of thrills in the
Lost Falls Speedslides and Slidewinders Tube Rides. Relax at the Galley and
full service food and beverage court. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. At
13602 Beechnut on the corner of Beechnut and Eldridge in southwest
Houston. For information, 713/498-SWIM (498-7946).
Alkek Velodrome-Site of 1989 Texas Track Championships. The 33.334
meter track is banked nine to 33 degrees. Bicyclists may ride Mar. - Oct.4,-4
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