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Wortham Center in Houston
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Tranquility Park in Houston's Civic Center
Sam Houston Coliseum and Music Hall host Broadway shows, con-
certs, performances and sporting events; 810 Bagby St.
Wortham Center contains two theaters for home to the Houston Grand
Opera and Houston Ballet, also hosts productions of the Society for the
Performing Arts, the Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Texas Chamber Society, and
others. The Grand Foyer, a 12,000-square-foot public space is actually built
above Prairie St. The 3.2-acre site is bounded by Texas, Smith and Preston
Sts. and Buffalo Bayou.
A 2,000-car underground parking garage is welcome feature of
Civic Center.
Sesquicentennial Park, on Buffalo Bayou, is adjacent to the Wortham
Theater. Three-story pavilion is surrounded by cascading waterfall to pool at
monument's base. Hike and bike trails switch back from lower bayou water-
front boat landing to street level promenade. Gardens of azaleas and crape
myrtle trees accent magnificent view of Houston's striking skyline.
Contemporary Arts Museum-A non-collecting museum dedicated to
bringing the cutting edge of contemporary art to the city through its nine
exhibitions yearly. Open Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. noon -
5 p.m. 5216 Montrose Blvd. 713/526-0773.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion-A 10,000-seat outdoor performing arts
center surrounded by lush, green forest. Located in The Woodlands, perfor-
mances held Apr. - Oct. From Houston, 1-45 north, exit either on Woodlands
Pkwy. or Lake Woodlands Dr. Follow signs to pavilion parking. For perfor-
mance information, 713/363-3300.
Funeral Service Museum, American-Nation's largest collection of
funeral service memorabilia, including two dozen vehicles: horse-drawn
hearses, a funeral sleigh, 1941 hearse/ambulance, and of special interest, a
1915 Packard "mourning bus" that carried the casket, pallbearers, and 20 -mourners at a top speed of 15 mph. Also displayed are Civil War cast iron
caskets, and turn-of-the-century embalming artifacts, plus video presenta-
tions. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. noon - 4 p.m. Take 1-45 north
to Barren Springs Dr. 415 Barren Springs Dr. Admission.
FunPlex-Indoor complex includes a roller rink, bowling, miniature golf,
arcade areas, rides, three movie screens, and food in air conditioned comfort.
Hours vary; call for information 713/530-7777. 13700 Beechnut.
Gallery of Texas History-See Sam Houston Historical Park.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center-Environmental education
center with classes for children and adults. A preserve for native Harris
County plants and animals. Botanical hall contains discovery room and gift
shop. Over five miles of nature trails wind through 155 acres of woodlands,
ponds, and prairie. Trails open 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Building open Mon. - Sat.
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun. 1 - 5:30 p.m.
Houston Fire Museum-Visitors see evolution of firefighting, from "bucket
brigade" to modern firefighting vehicles. Collection includes late 19th-Century
hand-drawn and operated pumper and hose reel, 1892 steam fire engine,
early 20th-Century motorized pumper, and other memorabilia. Open Tues. -
Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. In former Houston Fire Dept. Station No. 7 at Milam and
McIlhenny Sts. Admission.
Houston Garden Center-Garden trails, rose garden and center
headquarters. Building open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; trails and gardens
open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. summer) Sat., Sun. and holi-
days 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (10 a.m. - 8 p.m. summer). North edge of Hermann
Park, 1500 Herman Dr.
Houston Museum of Natural Science-Exhibits feature space science
plus geology, archaeology, and natural history. In Hermann Park. Open Mon.
- Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sun. noon - 6 p.m. 1 Hermann Circle Dr. Admission. Of
special interest are:
Burke Baker Planetarium-Called most sophisticated science-teaching
device in the world, 232-seat planetarium can reproduce celestial patterns as
they would be seen from any point on earth or in space. Fly into a black
hole! Zoom through constellations faster than the speed of light! Celestial
shows (fee) Mon. - Fri. 1, 2, & 3 p.m.; Sat., Sun. every half-hour 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Weekend evenings feature entertaining rock and roll laser shows (fee).
Planetarium also houses an array of scientific exhibits. For ticket and show
information, 713/639-4629.
Cockrell Butterfly Center-A six-story glass cone houses some 2,000
live butterflies flying freely amid a tropical rainforest. Visitors can stroll within
the 25,000 square-foot area to view flowers, medicinal plants, giant trees, a
40-ft. waterfall, and scores of exotic butterflies. Open daily. For information,
713/639-4600.'I
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