THE PRINTING MUSEUM—From the earliest cuneiform tablets to current headlines, the museum shows how written communication has influenced the course of history. The galleries contain hundreds of rare printing artifacts. One gallery features historical headlines. Admission charge. 1324 W. Clay St. 713/522-4652.
http://printingmuseum.org.
SAINT ARNOLD BREWING COMPANY—See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
SAM HOUSTON BOAT TOURS—The Port of Houston Authority offers free 90-minute round-trip cruises along the Houston Ship Channel. Sightseers enjoy passing views of international cargo vessels and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal. Reservations required (call or sign up online). 7300 Clinton Drive, Gate 8. 713/670-2416.
www.portofhouston.com/community-outreach/ sam-houston-boat-tour.
SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK—Class I race track offers pari-mutuel wagering on live thoroughbred and quarter-horse races and on off-track simulcast races. A grandstand incorporates luxury suites, a private Jockey Club and track-view dining. 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W. On the Sam Houston Tollway (toll road) near F.M. 249. 281/807-7223.
www.samhoustonracepark.net.
SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND STATE HISTORIC SITE—See LA PORTE.
SHELDON LAKE STATE PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER—The park provides excellent wildlife viewing, paddling and fishing. It also features a fish hatchery “gone wild,” plus wheelchair-accessible trails and LEED-certified facilities. Free catch-and- release fishing is available on weekends. Don’t miss the view from the John Jacob Observation Tower. Admission charge. 14140 Garrett Road. 281/456-2800.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake.
SIX FLAGS SPLASHTOWN—See SPRING.
THEATER DISTRICT—Covering 17 blocks, this district has eight performing arts organizations. It includes the Alley Theatre, Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts and the Wortham Theater Center.
http://downtownhouston.org/district/theater. The Heritage Society Museum Gallery—Offers
exhibits relating to the history of the Houston region. Changing exhibits are augmented by items from the permanent collection, such as Bob Bailey Studios photographs and a reproduction of the Duncan Store from Egypt, Texas. Gift shop. 1100 Bagby St. 713/655-1912.
Downtown Houston view from Sesquicentennial Park along Buffalo Bayou. The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park—
Features 10 historic structures. Seven are completely restored. The buildings, including oil field pioneer Henry T. Staiti’s 17-room house and the 1823 Old Place, depict early life in Houston and Harris County. 1100 Bagby St. 713/655-1912.
www.heritagesociety.org. Tranquility Park—Commemorates Apollo flights
with a 32-level fountain and towers resembling rockets. Bronze plaques in 15 languages tell the Apollo story. 400 Rusk St. Bounded by Smith, Rusk, Bagby and Walker streets.
www.visithoustontexas.com/ listings/Tranquility-Park/20278/0.
TOYOTA CENTER—Downtown state-of-the-art facility is home to the NBA’s Houston Rockets. It also serves as a premier entertainment venue. 1510 Polk St. 713/758-7200.
www.nba.com/rockets.
TRADERS VILLAGE—This is the largest flea market on the Texas Gulf Coast. Special events include the Native American powwow, chili and barbecue cook-offs, Cajun festival and car shows. Includes rides for children. On- site RV park. Parking charge. Free. 7979 N. Eldridge. 281/890-5500.
www.tradersvillage.com/houston.
HUMBLE POP. 15,480
ALT. 96 MAP Q-21/PP-15
LAKE HOUSTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 281/446-2128.
www.lakehouston.org.
East of Houston Intercontinental Airport, this town was named after founder, postmaster and Justice of the Peace P.S. Humble in 1886. In 1904, oil was discovered; by 1905, the town was a “boom town.” In 1909, local feed store owner Ross Sterling along with a few others founded Humble Oil & Refining Co. (now Exxon). It also is the site of historic Lambrecht Town and Artesian Well. In 1938, Dr. Haden E. McKay Sr. and his son, Dr.
Haden McKay Jr., opened the McKay Medical Clinic. The clinic is now a museum and contains the original furniture and equipment just as it was the last day Dr. McKay Jr. practiced there. The museum is open by appointment. Call 281/446-2130.
HUMBLE MUSEUM—Features oil field equipment, farming tools, home furnishings and clothing of early families, and historic photographs. 219 E. Main St. 281/446-2130.
www.humblemuseum.com.
LAKE HOUSTON—See HOUSTON.
Battleship Texas in La Porte served in both World Wars.
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MERCER BOTANIC GARDENS—This nationally recognized facility along Cypress Creek features the Gulf Coast’s largest display of native and cultivated
plants. Enjoy more than 20 different gardens, five miles of nature trails, a picnic area and playground. Check website for current hours. 22306 Aldine Westfield Road. 281/443-8731.
www.hcp4.net/mercer.
KATY POP. 15,094
ALT. 145
KATY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Suite B206. 281/391-5289.
www.katychamber.com.
William Eule introduced rice farming in 1901, and Katy is still renowned as a rice farming and rail center. Numerous parks provide recreational opportunities.
Shoppers find bargains at Katy Mills outlet mall and La Centerra at Cinco Ranch. Katy Prairie is excellent for hunting, birding and nature study. Annual events include the Katy Home & Garden
Show in January, FFA Rodeo in March, Folk Life Festival in April and the Katy Rice Harvest Festival in October.
BLESSINGTON FARMS—Enjoy farm activities like hay- rides, giant slides, animal encounters, hay maze, pedal cars, fishing, the fall pumpkin patch, picnic areas and more. 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton. Located just west of Katy. 832/444-8717.
www.BlessingtonFarms.com.
BREWERY—No Label Brewing Co. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
HERITAGE PARK—Restored historic buildings include the Wright House, Featherstone House, Stockdick House, Old Katy Post Office, Humble Gas Plant Mess Hall and Tradition Bank Bandstand. Donations accepted. 5990 George Bush Drive. 281/391-2550.
www.katyheritagesociety.com.
KATY HERITAGE MUSEUM—Vintage farming equipment and artifacts from Katy’s agricultural and pioneering history are on display. Free. 6002 George Bush Drive. 281/574-8618.
KATY RAILROAD PARK—Restored 1898 MKT Depot houses the city visitor center and Katy Heritage Society MKT Railroad Museum. A vintage caboose stands adjacent to the building. Donations accepted. 5615 First St. 281/391-8400.
http://cityofkaty.com/ visit-us/railroad-park-tourist-center.
KATY VFW MEMORIAL MUSEUM—Features a first-class military exhibit encompassing every foreign conflict involving the United States. Special group schedules on request. Donations accepted. 6202 George Bush Drive. 281/391-8387.
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