Bayarea Houston Visitors Guide 2013

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B a y a r e a H o u s t o n V i s i t o r s G u i d e

Discover the Wondersat Water's Edge!

VisitBayareaHouston.com

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WW W . V i s i tB ay a r e aH o u s t o n . c o m • 281 -474 -9700 • 866 -611 -4688

Whether it’s a vacation, a weekend getaway,or just a day trip, taking time o is aboutspending time the way you want to. BayArea Houston oers a lot o choices – i you

want adventure, you can rent a jet-ski, ridea roller-coaster 5 eet rom water’s edge, orrace in a sailboat regatta. I you want torelax, you can put your eet up at a cozycoastal bed-and-breakast or get pamperedat a day spa. I you want to experiencehistory, you can relive the historic Apollo space ight at classic Mission Control in NASA’s Space Center Houston or explore theSan Jacinto Battlegrounds where Texans won their independence rom Mexico.I you want to commune with nature, you can kayak through calm waters on theGreat Coastal Birding Trail or bait a hook and catch your limit. There is so muchto do in Bay Area Houston, it’s a great place to bring your whole amily or simplyget away or some time to yoursel. Friendly people, coastal casual – take yourtime the way you want to on our happy coast.

President,Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Make the

most of your visit!

Welcome toBay Area Houston

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WW W . V i s i tB ay a r e aH o u s t o n . c o m • 281 -474 -9700 • 866 -611 -4688H o u s t o n • K e m a H • L e a G u e c i t y • La Por t e • na s s a u B ay • s e a B r o o K

Kemah Boardwalk Amusement rides, carnival games, dining,shopping, and events on one o the nation’sTop 10 Boardwalks. Located on the channelbetween Clear Lake and Galveston Bay,Kemah Boardwalk oers a great place torelax and enjoy the constant parade o

pleasure boats. Open year-round or amily-riendly entertainment. Free events includeRock the Dock concert series and FireworksFridays in the summer, and specialoccasions like Boo on the Boardwalk andSalute to Veterans the rest o the year.Weekends are always flled with un activities. Check out thecomplete calendar listing at the Kemah Boardwalk website.

215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah877-AT-KEMAH (877-285-3624) www.KemahBoardwalk.com

Space Center HoustonThe Ofcial Visitors Center or NASA’s Johnson Space Center, guests

experience an out-o-this-worldjourney through the history omanned space exploration. IMAXtheater, real NASA artiacts, andhands-on activities appeal to allages. Take a behind-the-scenes touro NASA, experience a launch intospace, and touch a moon rock!

1601 NASA Parkway, Houston281-244-2100 www.SpaceCenter.org

Bay Area Houston’s accommodations meetall tastes and budgets – resort-style hotels, amily-riendly suites withkitchenettes, economy lodging, bed-and-breakasts, guesthouses, and even one-o-a-kind romantic boat-and-breakasts.

Check out www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com or come by our Visitor Center or help inplanning your stay. (See pages 30-31 or directions and contact inormation).

•Top Texas Attractions... page 3•Water Adventures... pages 4-7

•Nature Lovers... page 7•History and Culture... pages 8-9•Sporting Activities... page 9•Special Events... pages 10-13•Dining and Entertainment... page 14•Shopping... page 15•Fun Map... pages 16-17•Accommodations... pages18-23•Bay Area Houston and Beyond... pages 24-29•Getting Here... page 30•Visitor Center Inormation... page 31

There’s So Muchto See and Do Here!

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Top Texas AttractionsAt the heart o Bay Area Houstonis Clear Lake and Galveston Bay.The nation’s third-largest pleasureboat basin, Clear Lake is apopular destination or fshingtours, dinner cruises, and water

sports. Visitors can step aboarda schooner or a pirate shipadventure, charter a luxury motoror sailing yacht, or rent a kayak or jet-skis to explore our coastalparadise.




Beaches & Water ParksSylvan Beach Park Sylvan Beach Park– Harris County’s public beach onGalveston Bay with 2,000 eet o sand, perect oran aternoon o un in the warm Texas sun. Waterrontpicnic area, skateboard park, playground, bait shop,and fshing completes the amily un atmosphere.

1Sylvan Drive, La Porte281-470-5020, www. LaPorteTX.gov

Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool& Park

A 350,000-gallon wave pool, shaded picnicarea, playground or the kids, nature trail orhiking, and athletic felds or team sports.

500 Little Cedar Bayou Drive, La Porte281-47O-7275, www. LaPorteTX.gov

Jet Ski & Kayak RentalsWater Sports Clear Lake. Yamaha WaveRunnerRentals. The jet ski rentals are located on the dock directly behind the Hilton Hotel. 281-333-2816www.WaterSportsClearLake.com

Pinky’s Water Sports. Kayak, canoe, jet skis, paddleboards, and Jon Boat Rentals. 713-510-7968www.PinkysKayakRental.com

Water AdventuresBoating capital of TexasBeautiul Clear Lake is home to more than 9,000

yachts, sporting boats, sailboats, and fshingvessels, residing in the area’s protected marina slips.Whether you enjoy the thrill o captaining your owncrat or you want to relax with a cold drink on thewater, Bay Area Houston is the place to visit.

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Fishing and BoatingPublic Boat RidesBoardwalk Beast. Located on the Kemah Boardwalk. Day time thrill rides onGalveston Bay or casual evening excursions on Clear Lake. 877-285-3624

Boardwalk FantaSea. Located at the Kemah Boardwalk Marina. Sightseeing,dinner, and party cruises on Galveston Bay. 281-538-9600

Capt. Kidd Topsail Schooner. Located at the Kemah Boardwalk Marina. A modern

replica o the 19th Century Topsail Schooners. 281-334-5433Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts. Located in Kemah. Public dinner cruises on Fridayand Saturday nights, most Sundays, and holidays. 281-334-4692

Public boats may also be available for charter. Call for details.

Charter BoatsBlanca Luna Sail/Charter. Classic 38’ Pearson Yacht. Sails Galveston Bay, TrinityBay, or Gul o Mexico. Aternoon, all day, or multiple day sails or lessons.281-732-7176

Houston Party Boats. Charter a cruise on Clear Lake and Kemah or weddings,parties or company events. 281-334-3400

Majestic Ventures. Custom charter yachts, specializing in corporate & specialevents. 281-333-3080

Renegade Sailing Charters. 50’ Trimaran available or charter. Sunset cruises orweekend trips. 713-594-7166

South Coast Sailing Adventures. Located at the Kemah Boardwalk Marina.Home o Gateway Sailing School and Charters. Skippered or bareboat sail andpowerboat charters; Sunset sails; Sailing and powerboatinstruction; corporate team building. U. S. Sailing certifedinstructors. 281-334-4606

Spirit of Texas. 100’ Paddle Wheeler accommodating up to150 people. Corporate entertainment, weddings, specialoccasions, sunset cruises. 281-334-3400

Windsong Charters/Specialty Cruises. 57’ classic sailingship. Sunset, starlight, or dinner cruises. Wedding andteam building events. 281-332-3108

Windward Seaventure Yacht Charters and Sailing School.Sailing on Galveston Bay or sailing school lessons withlimited student to teacher ratio. 281-467-2279




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Boat RampsClear Lake Park Boat Ramp 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX 77586

Kemah Public Boat Ramp Under Hwy. 146 Bridge, Kemah, TX 77565

FM 270 Boat Ramp Egret Bay and Cow Bayou, League City, TX 77573

League City Public Boat Ramp 300 W. Walker, League City, TX 77573

Seabrook Boat Ramp 1700 1st. St., Seabrook, TX 77586

Sylvan Beach Park Boat Ramp 1 Sylvan Beach Dr., La Porte, TX 77571

Walter Hall Park Boat Ramp 807 Hwy. 3, League City, TX 77573

Fishing PiersClear Lake Park 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX 77586

Pine Gully Park 605 Pine Gully Rd, Seabrook 77586

Sylvan Beach 1 Sylvan Beach Dr., La Porte, TX 77571

Nature LoversHiking and BikingBay Area Houston oers a wide variety o parks and trails or hiking and biking.Visit our website, www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com, or a complete list. Bay Area Houston • 281-474-9700 www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com

BirdingRanked in the top fve U.S. birding destinationswith more than 220 species on the GreatTexas Coastal Birding Trail. Rest stop or NorthAmerican migratory birds traveling to CentralFlyway. Ten regional parks are designated asofcial birding locations.

Armand Bayou Nature CenterArmand Bayou Nature Center - One othe nation’s largest urban wildlie andwilderness preserves eatures a boardwalk through orest, prairie, and marsh habitatsalong a natural bayou, home to 360species including birds, bison, and reptiles.Weekend activities include pontoon boatrides and guided canoe tours alongArmand Bayou.

8500 Bay Area Boulevard, Pasadena281-474-2551, www.ABNC.org

Fishing Guide ServiceMaher’s Guide Service 409-741-5100 [email protected] www.FishGalvestonBay.com




Pelican PathTake a tour o the Pelican Path eaturing 6- to 8-ootartistically embellished pelican statues that greet visitorsthroughout Seabrook. A avorite to add to your photoalbum. Start with See-more at the Visitor Center.

Located throughout Seabrook • 866-611-4588, www.SeabrookTourism.com

West Bay Common SchoolChildren's MuseumHistory is brought to lie at this 1898 schoolhouse

museum as visitors explore the lie and times through school lessons, recess, andhands-on experiences with antiques and ar tiacts.

210 N. Kansas Avenue, League City • 281-554-2994, www.OneRoomSchoolHouse.org

Clear Creek Community TheatreCommunity theatre at its best with unorgettable perormances like Noises Off andThe Man Who Come to Dinner.

18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay 281-335-5228, www.ClearCreekCommunityTheatre.org

San Jacinto Monument & Museum of History and Battleship USS TexasRemember the Alamo! That was the rallying battle cry when Texans won theirindependence on these grounds. True to legend that everything is bigger in Texas,Texans built the world’s tallest monument tower with a panoramic viewing platorm.Features a museum, monument, and battlefeld. Battleship USS Texas, the onlysurviving battleship o both world wars was converted into a museum and oatsnearby.

1 Monument Circle, La Porte • 281-479-2421, www.SanJacinto-Museum.org

San Jacinto Historic DistrictPermanent displays o colorul historic “Texas size” epicart on giant oil tanks depicting the dramatic struggleo the Texas Army’s fnal approach to the San Jacintobattleground where Texas was born.Highway 225 and Independence Parkway, La Porte281-867-1112, www.SJTHD.org

NASA Johnson Space CenterRocket Park & The Longhorn ProjectView an authentic Saturn V rocket – the largest rocket ever made – built andintended to be launched to take astronauts to the moon. Adjacent to Rocket Park,live longhorn cattle frst bred in the Bay Area region o Texas and later madeamous by the legendary Chisholm Trail, can be ound roaming the felds. Both areree and open to the public.

Saturn Lane and Second Street, Houston • 281-244-2100, www.SpaceCenter.org

Butler Longhorn MuseumHonoring the birthplace o Butler longhorn cattle bloodline and original ranchingand arming amilies with historical pieces, art, and western souvenirs.1220 Coryell Street, League City • 281-332-1393, www.ButlerLonghornMuseum.com

Sylvan Beach Depot MuseumLa Porte railroad depot museum eatures photographs, news articles, artiacts, andan original Southern Pacifc Railroad Caboose. Highlights the historic “MoonlightExcursion”, which made nightly trips rom Houston’s Central Depot to Sylvan Beach,“the Coney Island o the South,” beginning in 1900.100 Park Avenue, La Porte • 281-470-5020, www.LaPorteTX.gov

Bay Area Houston Ballet & TheatreUHCL Bayou Theatre, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston • 281-48O-1617, www. BAHBT.org

History and Culture

Sporting ActivitiesBig League DreamsPicture yoursel at bat at: Fenway Park, YankeeStadium, Wrigley Field, Crosley Field, and EbbetsField. Hosts special events and tournaments

year-round on fve scaled replica felds.28O2 1/2 Calder Road, League City • 281-316-3400, www.BigLeagueDreams.com

La Porte Bay Forest Golf CoursePublic course with a natural bayside setting winding through stately trees andbayou-ed waterways oering amenities or casual and championship players.

201 Bay Forest Drive, La Porte • 281-471-4653, www.LaPorteTX.gov

Private Golf CoursesMagnolia Creek – 1501 Bay Area Boulevard, League City 281-557-0555, www.CanongateTexas.com

Bay Oaks Country Club – 14545 Bay Oaks Boulevard, Houston281-488-7888, www.ClubCorp.com/Clubs/Bay-Oaks-Country-Club

South Shore Harbour Country Club – 4300 South Shore Boulevard, League City 281-334-0521, www.CanongateTexas.com

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Rock the Dock Free outdoor concerts heldMay through August at the Kemah Boardwalk.www.KemahBoardwalk.comKeels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance Firstweekend in May, antique automobilesand vintage wooden boats on display atLakewood Yacht Club.www.Keels-Wheels.comFireworks Fridays Fireworks over GalvestonBay every Friday in June and July.www.KemahBoardwalk.com

4th of July Celebration Live music & patrioticfreworks show over Galveston Bay.www.KemahBoardwalk.comWednesday Night Sailboat Races Sailboatsrace on Clear Lake each Wednesday Marchthrough October. www.ClearLakeRacing.com

Oak Tree Festival Late September. Live music,ree kids games, demonstrations.Texas Outlaw Challenge Four-day eventocused on high-end perormance boating.Boats on display at Kemah Boardwalk and inSeabrook. www.TexasOutlawChallenge.comFire on the Strings Bluegrass Festival Weekend o music with roots in Irish, Scottish,and English. www.FireOnTheStrings.com

Event details may change without notice.Check out our calendar of events at www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com for more information.

Art walks, ood estivals, waterront concerts, freworks, and regattas – Bay AreaHouston has events and activities almost every weekend throughout the year. Check out our website at www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com or a complete calendar o areaevents.

Yachty Gras Boat Parade Decorated boats parade through the Kemah/Seabrook channel the Saturday night beore Fat Tuesday. www.YachtyGras.com

Clear Lake Crawfish and Gumbo Cook-Off Family event with crawfsh, hot dogs, eating

contests, gumbo cook-o, live music, arts &crats, games or kids. www.ClearLakeArea.com

San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment Held in April to mark the anniversary o Texasindependence at the San Jacinto Monument.Reenactment o the 18-minute battle,demonstrations. wwwSanJacinto-Museum.org

Sylvan Beach Festival Held in April athistoric Sylvan Beach on Galveston Bay –

live entertainment, ood, arts & crats, cooko,carnival, pageant. www.LaPorteChamber.org

Kemah Crawfish Festival Three-day event under the Kemah Bridge. Crawfsh, Cajundishes, and classic estival are. Zydeco bands. www.VisitKemahTX.com

Seabrook Lucky Trails Marathon Race on Seabrook nature trails through wetlands,and wildlie and bird sanctuaries along Galveston Bay. www.SeabrookMarathon.org

Southwest International Boat Show Spring at South Shore Harbour Marina. 500 boatsin the water. RV's, automobiles, motorcycles.www.SouthWestlntlBoatShow.com

Blessing of the Fleet First weekend in May, decorated shrimp boats and pleasurecrat pass through the Kemah-Seabrook channel orblessing. www.KemahBoardwalk.com

Texas Music Festival, Village Fair & BBQ Cook-Off Family-riendly, great bands,BBQ, and carnival attractions.www.LCVillageFair.com

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O ur hotel is nestled in the centerof The Kemah Boardwalk, home tofabulous waterfront restaurants,amusements, retail stores, festivalsand daily seaside shows. We offerguests the feel of an elegant seasidegetaway while keeping you right inthe middle of the fun!

FEATURING:

• 52 Guestrooms, each with balcony

• Outdoor pool with jacuzzi

• Preferred Kemah restaurant seating

• Guests can purchase discountedamusement passes & BoardwalkFantaSea yacht tickets

281-334-9880

kemahboardwalkinn.com




Boogie Blues and Brews Music Festival Three days o blues, rock, zydeco, androckabilly music at Walter Hall Park inLeague City.www.BoogieBluesandBrews.com

Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival Join inon the viewing o emerging independentflm makers and award ceremony.www.GulCoastFilmFest.com

Boo on the Boardwalk Face your ears inthe terriying Dungeon o Doom Haunted

House. Kids can enjoy our Little BooHaunted Fun House. Plus, pumpkindecorating, trick or treating, and muchmore. www.KemahBoardwalk.com

La Porte Texas Airplane and Auto Show Airplane and auto show to honor andsupport our troops. www.LPTAAS.com

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Bay Area Houston Ballunar Liftoff Festival Texas’ largest hot air balloon estival.Held in the all. www.BallunarFestival.com

Wings Over Houston Air Show Houston’s largest event o its kind. Ellington Fieldin October. www.WingsOverHouston.com

Harvest Moon Regatta 150 mileoshore race to Port Aransas withmore than 200 boats participating.www.HarvestMoonRegatta.com

Martyn Farm Harvest CelebrationCelebrating arm lie as it was rom 1895- 1910. Highlighting crats, products and

activities rom the era. www.ABNC.orgSalute to Military Service Militarydisplays, activities, and perormancesto honor our troops. Golden KnightsParachute Jump Team eatured.www.KemahBoardwalk.com

Fall Beer Festival Hand-crated beer and ale samples rom all over the country.www.KemahBoardwalk.com

La Porte by the Bay Half Marathon Starting at Sylvan Beach, travels through MainStreet and the Five Points Town Plaza to state highway 146, crossing the FredHartman Bridge into Baytown and returning back over the bridge to fnish line atFive Points Town Plaza. www.LaPorteTX.gov

Christmas on Main Street Holiday estivities in La Porte held at the beginning oDecember. lncludes a tubing hill, entertainment, and shopping. www.LaPorteTx.gov

Christmas Boat Lane Parade Second Saturday in December. Over a 100 estively

decorated boats parade around Clear Lakeand through the Kemah-Seabrook channel.www.ClearLakeArea.com

New Year’s Eve Celebration Fireworks overGalveston Bay. www.KemahBoardwalk.com.

Event details may change without notice.Check out our calendar of events at www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com for more information.




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Dining and Entertainment Savor the avor – Gul seaood is Bay AreaHouston’s trademark cuisine. Experience thelocal catch, resh rom the boat, at casualoutdoor eateries or elegant waterrontdining establishments. Seaood lovers rommiles away visit the Seabrook water rontto purchase resh-caught delicacies to takehome.

Not a seaood lover? Bay Area Houstonoers a variety o other options. EnjoyChinese, Italian, Japanese, Mexican,

Thai, South American – and the world-amous Texas barbecue and steakhouses. With stylish fve-star restaurants toboisterous backyard burger spots, Bay Area Houston restaurants suit every taste.

Baybrook MallExit 26 on l-45S or great shopping deals rom 170 quality merchants, includingfve major-brand department stores.

500 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood, 281-488-4627, www.BaybrookMall.com

Historic League City Tree-lined historic Main Street boasts late 19th and early 20th century homesconverted into charming git and antique shops and eateries.

Main Street between Hwy 3 and FM 27O, League City, 281-338-7339, www.VisitLeagueCity.com

Kemah Lighthouse DistrictBrowse quirky coastal shops or gits and treasures while enjoying the resh Gulbreezes in the heart o Kemah.6th Street and Bradford Avenue, Kemah, 281-334-3181, www.Kemah-TX.gov

La Porte's Main StreetDesignated in 2005 as a Texas Main StreetCity, visitors can stroll among antique shopsand amily-owned restaurants. Be sure to stopat Mainly Drinks or premium coee, a glass owine, a cold beer, or a gourmet meal.

Main St. between Hwy. 146 & Old 146, La Porte,281-47O-5020, www.LaPorteTX.gov

Old Seabrook Within walking distance o the world-amous Tookie’s, Bay Area Houston’shamburger heaven, visit colorul historic homes on2nd Street in Old Seabrook or antiques, spices, and specialty items.2nd Street, Seabrook • 865-611-4588, www.SeabrookTourism.com

Farmer’s MarketsLocally grown organic and natural oods and plants, hand-crated pottery, grass-ed bee, natural meats, resh-cut owers, coee and teas, salts and spices, andso much more! Visit our website www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com or days and times.

Tanger Outlet MallFeaturing 80 brand name and designer outlet stores.

5885 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, 281-534-4200 or 866-956-9233, www.TangerOutlet.com/Houston

Shopping

Ater dinner, in keeping with ourcoastal casual theme, many o ournightlie establishments have indoor andoutdoor live music venues and tropicalrereshments in a local relaxed setting.Some o our bars and pubs even serveour regionally-produced wine and rum.

Clear Creek Winery, Haak Winery &Vineyards, and Railean’s Rum Distilleryare all local and oer tours and/orspecial events. Call ahead or detailsor check our website atwww.VisitBayAreaHouston.com

Clear Creek Winery 281-334-8300Haak Vineyards & Winery 409-925-1401Railean’s Rum Distillery 713-545-2742

The Spirit of Bay Area Houston






•Renovated lobby, lounge & meeting rooms

• 240 Guest rooms, golf, spa & tness center

• Reunion packages • Excursion boat packages

GOT WATER?WE HAVE PLENTY

South Shore Harbour ResortOn the water in Bay Area Houston www.sshr.com • (281) 334-1000

Celebrating 25 Years of Service Since 1988

Boardwalk Inn#8 Kemah Waterront • Kemah TX 77565281-334-9880www.kemahboardwalkinn.com52 guest rooms, 2 meeting rooms

Candlewood Suites– Houston Clear Lake2737 Bay Area Boulevard • Houston TX 77058281-461-3060www.candlewoodsuites.com/houstonclearlk

122 guest roomsCandlewood Suites – La Porte902 S. 8th Street • La Porte TX 77571281-471-0555 • www.candlewoodsuites.com111 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Candlewood Suites – League City 2350 Gul Freeway • League City TX 77573281-534-9848www.candlewoodsuites.com/leaguecitytx83 guest rooms

Comfort Inn & Suites2901 NASA Parkway • Seabrook TX 77586281-326-3301 • 866-868-3301www.comortinnnasa.com49 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Comfort Suites – Seabrook 5755 Bayport Boulevard • Seabrook TX 77586281-291-9090www.comortsuitesseabrook.com86 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Comfort Suites – La Porte908 South 8th Street • La Porte TX 77571281-842-9200 • www.laportehotel.com67 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Courtyard by Marriott -NASA/Nassau Bay 18100 Saturn Lane • Houston TX 77058281-333-0220 • www.marriott.com/houcs124 guest rooms, 2 meeting rooms

Days Inn – La Porte705 Highway 146 • La Porte TX 77571281-471-4040 • www.daysinn.com49 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

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Extended Stay America1410 NASA Parkway • Houston TX 77058281-333-9494www.extendedstayamerica.com122 guest rooms, 2 meeting rooms

Fairway Inn902 S. Highway 146 • La Porte TX 77571281-470-2800 • www.airwayinnlaporte.net51 guest rooms

Garden Suites La Porte107 North 8th Street • La Porte TX 77571281-867-9944 • www.gardensuites.net44 guest rooms

Hampton Inn Johnson Space Center3000 NASA Parkway • Seabrook TX 77586281-532-9200www.seabrookkemah.hamptoninn.com70 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Hampton Inn & Suites2320 Gul Freeway South • League City TX 77573281-614-5437 • www.hampton.com81 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

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Palace Inn1411 Highway 146 • Kemah TX 77565281-538-0077 • www.palaceinnkemah.com42 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Passport Inn & Suites601 Texas Avenue • Kemah TX 77565281-334-4855www.passportinnkemah-houston.com22 guest rooms

Quality Inn & Suites- La Porte11003 W. Fairmont Parkway • La Porte TX 77571

281-471-2400 • www.qualityinn.com84 guest rooms, 3 meeting rooms

Quality Inn & Suites - Yacht Club Basin2720 NASA Parkway • Seabrook TX 77586281-326-7200www.qualityinn.com/hotel-seabrook-texas-txe2960 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

South Shore HarbourResort & Spa2500 South Shore Blvd. • League City TX 77573281-334-1000 • www.sshr.com240 guest rooms, 25 meeting rooms

SpringHill Suites by Marriott2120 NASA Parkway • Seabrook TX 77586281-474-3456 • www.springhillsuites.com/house88 guest rooms, 3 meeting rooms

Super 8 Kemah1413 Highway 146 • Kemah TX 77565281-549-4118 • www.super8.com42 guest rooms

Super 8 La Porte702 Highway 146 • La Porte TX 77571281-941-4033 • www.super8.com46 guest rooms

Super 8 League City 102 Hobbs Road • League City TX 77573281-338-0800 • www.super8.com43 guest rooms

Value Place1506 W. Fairmont Parkway • La Porte TX 77571281-471-6600 • www.valueplace.com121 guest rooms

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake3000 NASA Parkway • Houston TX 77058281-333-9300 • www.hilton.com243 guest rooms, 12 meeting rooms

Holiday Inn – Kemah805 Harris Avenue • Kemah TX 77565281-334-0003 • www.holidayinnkemah.com128 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites908 West G Street • La Porte TX 77571281-842-9888 • www.hilaporte.com55 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Homewood Suitesby Hilton Clear Lake401 E. Bay Area Boulevard • Houston TX 77058281-486-7677www.houstonclearlake.homewoodsuites.com92 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Howard Johnson’s Clear Lake15313 Gul Freeway • Houston TX 77034281-484-1500 • www.hojo.com131 guest rooms

Kemah Escape617 9th Street • Kemah TX 77565281-334-4141 • www.kemahescape.com8 guest rooms

LaQuinta Inn & Suites3636 NASA Road 1 • Seabrook TX 77586281-326-7300 • www.lq.com54 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

LaQuinta Inn La Porte1105 S. Highway 146 • La Porte TX 77571281-470-0760 • www.lq.com112 guest rooms

Marriott Residence Inn525 Bay Area Boulevard • Houston TX 77058281-486-2424 • www.residenceinn.com110 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Marriott Towneplace Suites1050 Bay Area Boulevard • Houston TX 77058281-286-2132 • www.towneplacesuites.com94 guest rooms

Microtel Inn & Suites1620 NASA Parkway • Houston TX 77058281-335-0800 • www.microtelinn.com53 guest rooms

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Palm Lodge B&B1010 Milby Street • Seabrook TX 77586281-291-7513 www.VisitPalmLodge.com3 guest rooms

Seaside Inn503 Bay Avenue • Kemah TX 77565281-334-4141 www.SeasideInnKemah.com6 guest rooms

Somerset Estate1215 Kipp Avenue • Kemah TX 77565281-935-4598 www.SomersetEstate.net6 guest rooms

Boat & Breakfast Gateway Boat & Breakfast505 A Bradord • Kemah TX 77565www.SouthCoastSailing.com/bed_boat281-334-4606

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A White Texas Pelican408 A Bay Avenue • Kemah TX 77565281-538-3900 www.AWhiteTexasPelican.com5 guest rooms

Beacon Hill Bed and Breakfast3701 NASA Parkway • Seabrook TX 77586281-326-7643 www.VisitBeaconHill.com4 guest rooms, 1 meeting room

Brass Lantern – All Suites – Guest House603 6th Street • Kemah TX 77565

281-334-4466 www.KemahBrassLantern.com3 guest rooms

Captains Quarters701 Bay Avenue • Kemah TX 77565281-334-4141 www.CaptainsQuartersKemah.com6 guest rooms, 3 meeting rooms

Clipper House Inn710 Bradord Avenue • Kemah TX 77565281-334-2517 • 866-887-3534 www.ClipperHouseInn.com8 guest rooms, 3 meeting rooms

Edgewater Inn1447 Bayshore Drive • Kemah TX 77565281-334-4141 www.EdgeWaterInnKemah.com4 guest rooms

Heron House Guest House603 6th Street • Kemah TX 77565281-334-4466 www.KemahHeronHouse.com2 guest rooms

Kemah Gardens1019 Lewis Drive • Kemah TX 77565281-334-0501 www.KemahGardens.com

3 guest rooms

The Old Parsonage Guest House1113 Hall Street • Seabrook TX 77586713-206-1105www.SeabrookAccommodation.com2 guest rooms

The Old Parsonage Too GuestHouse1109 Hardesty • Seabrook TX 77586713-206-1105www.SeabrookAccommodation.com2 guest rooms

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Bay Area Houston’s central location makes it convenient or visitors to enjoyadventures in the surrounding area as well. In addition to everything availablewithin our borders, the surrounding region also has many amazing attractionsand events. Nearby cities Houston, Baytown, and Galveston all oer a varietyo activities. Our regional waterparks include Schlitterbahn and Pirates Bay.Main Event oers indoor entertainment or all ages, including bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini-gol, and laser tag. Haak Vineyards & Winery oers tours, tastings,

and special events including dinners and live music.

Whatever you decide to do, staying in Bay Area Houston gives you the perectaccess to hundreds o great vacation ideas. Be sure to visit our website atwww.VisitBayAreaHouston.com or contact our Visitors Center or help planningthe perect itinerary.

Bay Area Houston & BeyondHoustonHome to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurantseaturing avors rom 35 countries, world-renowned theater groups, and the brainsbehind U.S. space exploration, Houston is a diverse metropolis brimming withpersonality.

With nearly 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions, and other arts programs

presented in Houston annually, residents and visitors have access to a wide varietyo cultural programs. Houston rates frst among the nation’s 10 most populouscities in total acreage o park land, with 56,405 acres o total park space.The ourth largest city in the United States is also one o the most culturally-richcenters in the nation. Home to 90 consulates—the third-largest consular corps inthe nation—Houston radiates with diversity, giving the city one o the most vividcultural scenes in the country.

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BaytownSituated among scenic waterways that witnessed the decisive battle o the TexasRevolution, the Baytown Nature Center and Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center areperect environments or birding enthusiasts! Stroll down Texas Avenue where thehistoric boomtown o Goose Creek sprang up in the early 1900s and visit thePortrait o a Warrior Memorial Art Gallery.

Explore the great fshing holes or challenge yoursel with a round o gol atEvergreen Point Gol Course. Embrace the local culture as you attend one o theannual events such as Grito Fest, the July 4th freworks extravaganza, or one othe numerous other events held throughout the year! Relax on the patio at YepezVineyard while enjoying their handcrated wines, and when you need to cool osplash into Pirate’s Bay Waterpark or attend a perormance at the Lee CollegePerorming Arts Center which brings in top perormances year round!


The M/V Sam Houston oersleisurely 90-minute round tripcruises along the Houston ShipChannel. Embarking rom thePort o Houston's Sam Houston

Pavilion, sightseers viewinternational cargo vesselsand learn frsthand about dailyoperations at various portterminals at one o the busiestports in the world.713-670-2416

Bayport TerminalThe Port o Houston Authoritypartnered with two separate

cruise lines, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines, to oer new servicerom the Bayport Cruise Terminal, located in Pasadena, Texas.

Princess Cruises’ new service is scheduledto begin in November o 2013.

Princess Cruises’ inaugural cruise isan unprecedented sailing aboard the3,080-passenger Caribbean Princessto support the U.S. veterans. PrincessCruises are on sale now at www.Princess.com or call 800-PRINCESS.

Norwegian Cruise Lines will sail romthe Bayport Cruise Terminal beginningin 2014. The 2,374-passengerNorwegian Jewel will sail seven-day Western Caribbean cruises.Norwegian’s cruises rom Houston willgo on sale in mid-December 2013.To book a cruise, contact a travel proessional, callNorwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.NCL.com.


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GalvestonGalveston Island is a historic beach town located on the Gul o Mexico just 50miles rom Houston. The island is best known as a vacation destination, oering32 miles o beaches, a variety o amily attractions, Texas’ premier cruise port,and one o the largest and well-preserved concentrations o Victorian architecturein the country. Galveston Island is home to popular amusements such as Moody

Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety omuseums and recreational activities rom surfng to birding. The island is alsohome to the new Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park.

For more inormation on Galveston, go to www.Galveston.com. Visitwww.GalvestonIslandPass.com or exclusive attraction oers.




Conveniently located midway betweenHouston and Galveston, Bay AreaHouston is easily accessible rom anydirection. Visitors can y into WilliamP. Hobby Airport or George BushIntercontinental Airport and travel to theregion by shuttle, taxi or rented car.

For visitors traveling by car, Bay AreaHouston is located directly o o I-45,exits 23-26. Stop at our Visitors Centeror inormation about attractions,accommodations, itinerary assistance,and discount tickets.

281-474-97OOwww.VisitBayAreaHouston.com

Distances from major cities:

Dallas 271 Miles

Austin 197 Miles

New Orleans 341 Miles

San Antonio 229 Miles

Getting HereCar RentalsAlamo Car Rental 888-826-6893

Avis Rent A Car 800-331-1212

Bay Area Auto& Truck Rental 281-283-0926

Budget Rent A Car 800-527-0700

Enterprise CarRental 281-474-4466

Hertz 800-654-3131

Thrity Car Rental 800-THRIFTY

Taxi/Shuttle ServicesClear Lake Cab

Call or limo rates, taxis. 24-hour service.281-338-7133

Express Clear Lake Shuttle Service

Transportation services to George Bush Intercon-tinental Airport (IAH) and Hobby Airport (HOU),and local service in the Clear Lake area.281-334-3400

Super Shuttle

Door-to-Door Transportation Service to and rom

airports, cruise terminals, hotels, ofce, andhome. 713-523-8888

AirportsWilliam P. Hobby Airport713-640-3000

George Bush Intercontinental Airport281-230-3100

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Housed in the charming, historic Old Seabrook at the base o the Kemah-Seabrook bridge, our Visitor Center is a must or Bay Area Houston visitors. Ourknowledgeable team can help you plan the perect itinerary, rom hotel stays toattractions and restaurants.

Bay Area Houston Visitor Center913 N. Meyer Rd., Seabrook, TX 77586

281-474-9700 • www.VisitBayAreaHouston.comOpen 7 days a week

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday

Discount tickets to Space Center Houston, Kemah Boardwalk, Moody Gardens, Armand Bayou Nature Center, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

Bring the Whole GroupHave a reunion coming up? Need a place to schedule a retreat? Looking or aplace to book a business event? Our team at the Bay Area Houston CVB can help.

Whether you are planning or 5 or 500, Bay Area Houston is the perect,aordable waterront destination. Best o all, the CVB oers ree assistance withevent planning! Our expert sta will guide you through planning or a wedding,amily reunion, military reunion, church and school groups, or corporate retreatsand team building. Our 49 properties ranging rom economy, B&Bs and guesthouses to ull-service waterront resorts accommodate every taste and budget.

We specialize in providing individual assistance or groups including hotelgroup rates, detailed itineraries, group discount attraction tickets, and restaurant/meal options. We have everything you need to plan a successul, memorable,aordable event - with the added beneft o being a coastal destination.

It’s Better by the Bay!

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LEAGUE CITY Pediatric After-Hours Urgent Care

3023 Marina Bay Dr., suite 101, next to CVS

(281) 334-6578

Hours: Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.;

weekends 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Urgent Care at Specialty Care Center, Victory Lakes

2240 Gulf Freeway South

(832) 505-1234

Open Mid April 2013

GALVESTONIsland Pediatric After-Hours Urgent Care

2027 61st Street, just south of Heards Lane

(409) 744-5437

Hours: Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.;

weekends 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Emergency Room

901 Harborside Drive

(409) 772-1191

We oer primary and specialty care services through an extensive network o area clinics.

For more inormation, call our 24/7 nurse-staed Access Center at (800) 917-8906 or visit us at utmbhealth.com.I you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Call (800) 917-8906 for more information. Or, visit utmbhealth.com.

Whether business or pleasure brought you to the Bay Area, UTMB Health has excellent

patient care, extended hours and convenient locations to make sure your trip stays afoat.

Play It Safe!We have exceptional medical acilities throughout Bay Area Houston, but nobodywants to spend vacation on the mend. Here are tips to help you enjoy a healthy,happy, and accident-ree visit to paradise:

Slather on the sunscreen. Especially withthe children, protect against sunburnwith liberal coatings o SPF-30 or

above sunscreen, and apply regularlythroughout the day.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Drink plentyo water while you’re out having un.

Wear lie preservers. On, near, or inthe water, keep that lie vest on.

Observe boating speed limits. Sure, boats and jet skis are un, but keep the speedunder control.

Swim and fsh with a buddy. It’s alwayssaer in the water when a lieguardis watching, and you should always

practice the buddy system when fshing orswimming.

Look beore you leap. Never dive intowater where you can’t see the bottom,and be aware o currents and obstructionsbeore you enter the water.

Keep a frst-aid kit handy. Just in case!



Port of Houston Authority

Bayport Cruise Terminal | Pasadena Texas

HOUSTON: WHERE YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS…

Embark on your next Caribbean cruise from a World Class City where there is no

shortage of things to do, places to go or events to experience. Whether dining at one

of our fine restaurants, shopping at unique stores, visiting the NASA Space Center

or enjoying the attractions at the Kemah Boardwalk and the Bay Area, you will find

Houston outstanding in culture, ambience, sophistication, and non-stop entertainment

all year round.

The Bayport Cruise Terminal, located in the city of Pasadena, Texas, just 30 minutes

from downtown Houston, offers a one-of-a-kind experience with efficient and

exceptional services including stress-free embarkation process and easy access to

two airports — George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU).

Visit portofhouston.com/cruise for information on the upcoming cruise services and

visitbayareahouston.com and visithouston.com for information on the region andlocal attractions.

Documents

Bayarea Houston Visitors Guide 2013