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THE ART CAR MUSEUM THE BLUE LAGOON
The Art Car Museum is a private Located in Huntsville, about 90
institution 12 miles from the miles north of Houston, the Blue
auction. The museum is dedicated Lagoon consists of two pools of
to contemporary art with an crystalline, spring-fed water created
emphasis on art cars. Also known from former limestone quarries. The
as the “Garage Mahal,” the facility water’s high visibility makes this the
features imaginative, elaborate top scuba diving spot in the entire
and artfully constructed art cars, state. The lagoon is also great for
low riders and art exhibitions by swimming, with surrounding rocks
local, regional and national artists. and sand that are the perfect place
The museum celebrates the spirit to soak in the sun. The location
of post-modern car culture with allows a limited number of visitors
individuals that have altered their at any time so you won’t feel
cars to the specifications of their overcrowded.
images and visions.
HOW TO GET THERE: take I-45 north and
HOW TO GET THERE: Take I-45 north you’ll arrive at the Blue Lagoon in
towards downtown, merge onto about one hour and 20 minutes.
State Highway 288 north and arrive GALVESTON ISLAND
in about 20 minutes. Galveston, an island city on the
SURFSIDE BEACH Gulf Coast of Texas located 60
About 65 miles from the Houston miles from the Barrett-Jackson
Auction, Surfside Beach is just an event, offers attractions like
hour south of Houston. This scenic fishing areas and kayaking spots,
Texas Gulf Coast spot has four miles along with beautiful beaches
of coastline where you can enjoy where you can put your toes in
the sun or play in the water. There is the sand. Two of its most popular
also a Splash Pad Park composed of beaches include Stewart Beach and
10 freshwater features. East Beach, which are both part of
Galveston Island State Park. The
HOW TO GET THERE: Take State Highway
288 south and drive south to be at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure
the beach in just over an hour. Pier offers traditional amusement
rides for the whole family to
SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND enjoy. Another unique attraction
San Jacinto Battleground is located is the Moody Gardens where you
about 25 miles from the auction can see monkeys and sharks, catch
site. This state historic site in La a 3D or 4D movie, or take a cruise
Porte commemorates when Texan around the bay in the Colonel
troops commanded by Gen. Paddlewheel Boat.
Sam Houston struck a decisive
blow, resulting in Texas gaining HOW TO GET THERE: Drive along I-45
independence from Mexico in south to reach the beach in around
1836. Check out the museum and 55 minutes.
ride an elevator to the top of the Regardless of where you choose
monument to see the entire ancient to spend your Sunday, you are
battleground. sure to have a good time. Click to
VisitHoustonTexas.com for more
HOW TO GET THERE: take I-610 east and
State Highway 225 east out of fun things to do around the city.
Houston to reach this historic site – Nicole Ellan James
in just 35 minutes.

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