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If you are looking for a warmer vacation spot this winter, Houston, Texas just may be the place for you. Great food, plenty of attractions, and the atmosphere of southern Texas make Houston a premiere stop for tourists looking to visit the South.

Fun things to do in Houston, Texas are listed below.

If you find yourself in Galveston, Texas this spring or summer and get tired of hanging out on the beach, you might want to consider a journey into the past. "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" is continuing its acclaimed tour at Moody Gardens in Galveston.

An overview of the Festival of Lights lighting display located at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX.

This article describes why Galveston is one of the best places in the US to visit. It also provides detailed information on the tourist attractions.

A quick weekend get-away from Dallas on one tank of gas is not hard to do. In just five to six hours you and your family can be playing on the beaches of Galveston, Texas and soaking up the summer sun.

Galveston Island has a hidden hideaway with a white, sandy beach with fresh water. No matter where you come from-local or just dying to get to Texas (no shame in wanting to come here! We love it, y'all!), you'll enjoy Moody Gardens and all it has to offer.

Have any of you ever visited Galveston, Texas? Well I would highly recommend it because, Galveston, Texas is one of the most exciting places to

Galveston, Texas is one of the longest, skinniest beachfront communities in the United States. Water activities abound, but there are also a multitude of cultural, shopping, medical, and cruise activities available.

Spring Break is more than just a time for rowdy college students to invade every square inch of beach in North America. It's also a time for family vacations, and if you're looking for both beaches and non-oceanic activities for the family you should consider Galveston.

A list of fun to be had in Galveston, Texas and things to do that cost little or no money at all.

Several towns on the Texas Gulf Coast have Bed and Breakfast Establishments. Here is a review of some to help you make the decision for that romantic weekend getaway you're planning.

Galveston Island in Texas has pretty much something for everyone; From its beautiful sandy beaches to the downtown historic shopping district to frequent top-name concerts to fabulous restaurants. Boredom here is not an option.

Texas has miles and miles of beaches some of which are almost totally deserted.

This is a travel journal and travel guide about Lake Whitney, the Getaway Capital of Texas.

The Texas Seaport Museum is nice, inexpensive fun. Your $8 entry fee includes a tour of the ship, the museum, and a film.

Nacogdoches isn't part of Texas history, it IS Texas history. It was a village before Europeans arrived in North America, was a Spanish mission, gateway to Texas for centuries, home of three Texas revolutions. It's a place with a thousand yesterdays...

Summer time is almost here! Are you ready for your teen or young adult to get off the couch and earn some cash? I have found some interesting and fun summer jobs in the Houston area that might give your teen a boost out the door.

Best spots to propose in Houston, TX.

Looking to get away to add spark to your romance?

Compiled from my personal favorites and information from the Galveston Historical Foundation

A look at a few of the dolphin watching cruises available in the Galveston, Texas area.

Are you planning a trip to Galveston, Texas, and want to charter a boat for fishing during your trip? You are in luck; the city of Galveston has several fishing charters available from which to choose.

Moody Gardens is tons of fun, with something fun to do for every member of the family.

Here are three family friendly restaurants for you to enjoy while vacationing in Galveston that will cost you less than ten dollars per person.

This year Galveston, TX developed a more organized hurricane evacuation plan for the area that includes Houston.

Anyone who has ever been to Galveston will tell you its a hurricane site just waiting for the storm. Galveston's low lying terrain and coastal location make it prime real estate for approaching hurricanes and a place where residents must be prepared.

If you are planning a wedding in Galveston, you are in luck, because it offers a wide variety of wedding venues. Here is a look at a few of your options that celebrate the seaport roots of this town.

Most people think of Galveston as a spring or summer destination, but it's hard to find winter there.

Dickens on the Strand celebrates its 34th anniversary of bringing alive the kind of Victorian Christmas made famous in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Better hurry, though, it begins and ends the first week in December.

Do not waste your time at the Beachcomber. There are much better hotels in the same block for the same price... or less.

Over one hundred years before Hurricane Katrina broke the levies in New Orleans, a hurricane destroyed the city of Galveston, Texas...

Galveston has some of the most fascinating historical architecture of any city in the country; a special walking tour is available for visitors to learn about and appreciate this incredible place.

A side by side comparison of two major RV rental dealers in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas.

There are some amazing hotels in Houston, Texas. The only problem is - there are some amazing hotels. That's why I reviewed the top three of these hotels for potential guests.

Growing up in Texas it's impossible not to hear about the Galveston storm of 1900 that destroyed the city and killed at least 6 thousand people.

In 1900, the island city of Galveston, Texas sat directly in the path of a category 4 hurricane. They had resisted the idea of building a protective seawall, thinking themselves invulnerable to a strom. Bad idea.

Clothing stores for teens in Houston, Texas are a great source for appropriate clothing for the teenager in your life. Clothing stores for teenagers are located throughout the Houston, Texas area.

Finding a drug or alcohol rehab center in Houston, Texas is not a hard task. Houston has many drug and alcohol rehab centers available, with each offering services such as inpatient, residential and outpatient and are available for males and females.

Family fun at the shore: Beach Haven, NJ is the epicenter of family fun. A travel feature full of suggestions for vacationing families. The Jersey Shore keeps families coming back for generations.

13 must do and see places in the Houston area for the Halloween season. Tricks, treats, hours and costs are all here for your information.

Hotel Galves is a Wyndham Hotel on the beach in Galveston Island, Texas. The seaside accommodations have been welcoming guests for nearly 100 years. The spirit of a heartbroken woman is said to haunt the premises.

Galveston Island, Texas is a vacationer's paradise full of beautiful scenery and rich history. It is quickly becoming one of North America's most popular vacation destinations.

West Nile virus, spread by mosquitos, strikes Galveston County for the third time this month.

The researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have begun testing a new vaccine with the thought of a bioterrorist attack in mind.

While not the worst place to stay on Galveston Island, the Baymont Inn is not the best either.

What could we have learned from storms of the past to prepare for the Gulf Coast Hurricanes of 2005?

Casa Del Mar offers everything I look for in a beach hotel, except for in-room Internet access.

If you live in Texas or are thinking about applying to Medical School in the state you have many options. Learn about the medical schools in Texas and find out which one is right for you.

Each year, cities and towns across the state of Texas particpate in Mardi Gras parade activities.

Houston Texas has everything that a person could want with hundreds of opportunities for activities that provide you with history, culture, arts, music, parks, sports, natural habitats for animals, and even secret tunnels. Here is why I love living here.

Labor Day is traditionally known as the last "hoorah" for the summer. Here in Houston, Texas locals and visitors alike have an abundance of entertainment options.

Find a Ghost Walk or tour in Texas.

This is a prospective student's guide to the University of Houston.

You don't have to fly to Hawaii for fun in the sun (and rack up a steaming pile of credit card debt paying for the trip). There are plenty of easy-to-reach, cheap vacation options right here in the continental United States.

Just south of Houston, you'll find the Kemah Boardwalk. Nestled on the Galveston Bay, it has daytime fun and nightlife that is appropriate for families and kids. Whether you are local to the Houston area or visiting, Kemah is a must for everyone.

Read this informative article to find out what the holiday Juneteenth is all about and how it got started. You can also find out where you can attend the next celebration!

The famed Texas Race Week will be held in Galveston, TX April 26-28 at East Beach.

This summer I had the chance to get out a little bit, and go relax on the beach. And, my favorite beach to visit is Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas.

On overview of the city of Houston for tourists and new residents.

On June 19,1865, General Gordon Grainger and his soldiers rode into Galveston Texas 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 proclaiming to slaves that they were (now) free. Juneteenth is....

A weekend romantic getaway can be just the ticket for breathing that old flame back into a relationship or marriage that's gone on the cool side. From Houston, there are several good choices for a romantic weekend

Houston, TX has until 2010 to comply with clean air standards but critics say they won’t make it.

Lots of places have opened up to pet owners who want to bring their dogs with them for a walk or a romp, and even some unique dog spas and other facilities are popping up here and there.

This article reviews the "Texas Steakhouse and Saloon" restaurant.

From the Piney woods to the sandy beaches, the historic forts to the beautiful mansions, Texas can be a beautiful and inexpensive place to travel.

Find only the best flower shops in Laredo, Texas in this guide!

Check out the Houston Chronicle's online contest page and enter to win some fabulous prizes

Texas had the most dealy hurricane in U.S, history. But as prediction science improved, loss of life went way down.

Texas beaches are fantastic and it is a great place to visit if you want to feel like you've gotten away from it all. Whether you want to relax on the beach or make a quick trip across the border to Mexico, Texas has much to offer.

The days of the wooden boardwalk behemoths are back, with a twist... An eighty seventy-plus degree twist.

In October of 2005 Six Flags Astroworld closed its doors forever, leaving the people of Houston without a traditional amusement park. See what the other main attractions are in the Houston area for your family to enjoy.

Houston can be one of the hottest venues for live music, bars, and dancing.

Hurricane Carla hit the Texas coast on September 11, 1961. The largest hurricane of record in Texas - and the 10th most intense U.S. hurricane at landfall - Carla has a local and personal significance for this author.

It's been said that Austin is the San Francisco of Texas, not only is it a very liberal city, it's also a college town known for it's live music scene and music festivals like SXSW.

There has never been as powerful of an explosion in America as the one that occurred in a Texas port after World War II that killed almost 600 people.

A wilderness retreat can be yours in less than a two hour journey. Even if you don't have the time, money and/or energy to travel far and wide, you are bound to find something that suits your fancy close to home if you go looking for it.

Romantic weekend escapes near Houston.

Police find a grisly and heartbreaking scene in a trailer when they go to check on a woman who didn't go to work.

Animal Rescue Groups save thousand of animals a year, but they cannot co it without your help

Joshua Maudlin admitted to burning his two month old daughter in the microwave because he was frustrated while caring for her.

Things haven't changed much in sixty-seven years. "People against nature" still makes for gripping tales of suspense, and the weather is as predictable now as it was then.

On the 19th of June, people all over the United States celebrate the holiday called "Juneteenth", and every year celebrations grow. But what exactly are they celebrating?

Readers get to visit 45 of the most popular historic inns and restaurants without leaving home.

Read this article today and find out what the Juneteenth holiday is, as well as how it actually originated.

We had heard that this Aquarium had lost quite a few of their exhibits because of Hurricane Katrina last year, but if that is the case, they have done a wonderful job of rebuilding.

There are a ton of great beaches in the USA, this is my favorite top 5 for teens.

The immense damage caused by Hurricane Katrina hasn't even been accurately assessed, but it is surely one of the most devastating storms in the history of the United States. Here's a look at the Top 10 most harmful hurricanes in America's history.

After moving to Los Angeles in 1995 he started his own furniture business in Venice Beach, where he specialized in custom-made Japanese influenced furniture. It was here that he first came in contact with Hollywood.

For the past 22 year Minneapolis has celebrated Juneteenth with music, food and activities that welcome people of all ethnicities. Perhaps that is why it now has one of the largest celebrations in the country.

A run-down of some of the cities in the San Francisco Bay that will be holding their own Juneteenth celebrations.

The Top Nine storms in the twnetieth centriuy in America show the effects they had on victims. Foretelling how bad it could get. And the consequences thereof.

Steve Irwin's death was a horrible tragedy. But how many animal attacks in the world could have been prevented, by simply leaving the animals alone?

A review of the Erik Larson book and a history of the legendary hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas in the year 1900.

Eva Mauldin, 20, testifies that Satan compelled her husband, Joshua Mauldin, 19, to microwave their two-month-old baby daughter.

Dallas County in Texas has formed a website for Hurricane Rita victims to access agencies and other information.

As most of you know the week of September 22nd, 2005 was an utter chaos here in Texas. Hurricane Rita was making its way into the Gulf Coast causing the whole south to Panic

Students in Texas are threatened with jail if they pray at graduation. A man in Connecticut is threatened with jail for handing out religious literature near a school. Is this what the Founding Fathers had in mind in creating the First Amendment?

The Live-ology Lab at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is centered on displays designed to encourage questions in Texas.

I really can't wait until the Fourth of July 2007, because I have it all planned out. When I think of the Fourth of July 2007 I usually think of the same old