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Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium
Embark on an underwater adventure at Houston's Downtown Aquarium - boasting 500,000 gallons of observation water tanks filled with more than 200 species of marine life. Located within the 400 block of Bagby, the Aquarium offers several amusing rides including an aquatic carousel, the Diving Bell Ferris Wheel, and Shark Voyage train ride. Peruse many exhibits including a Rainforest, Shipwreck, and White Tigers of the Maharaja's Temple. Experience a hands-on encounter with stingrays, horseshoe crabs, and other invertebrates at the Discovery Ring exhibit. With a full-service restaurant, upscale bar, and magnificent ballroom, the Downtown Aquarium has all of the essential amenities to accommodate groups of any size. For more information: 713-223-3474

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Gallery Row
Located at the intersection of Colquitt and Lake Streets, Gallery Row has served as host to art lovers for more than two decades. Here, a mesmerizing collection of galleries are housed door-to-door in a striking, Arquitectonica-designed postmodern structure. From artists who have been in business for more than 3 decades to respected local photographers, up-and-coming sculptors, and nationally exhibited furniture artist Kelly Gale Amen, there are an abundance of spectacular works of art awaiting your discovery at Gallery Row.

Visitors may want to check out a few of the most well-known dealers first like Hooks-Epstein Gallery; Thom Andriola/New Gallery; Goldsberry Gallery; respected photo dealers John Cleary and newcomer Watermark Fine Art Photographs and Books, McMurtrey Gallery, Moody Gallery; representational destination Dean Day Gallery; Thornwood Gallery; and Parkerson Gallery.

Midtown Farmers Market
Founded by Houston Chef Monica Pope, the Midtown Farmers Market is located in the T'afia restaurant parking lot on Travis Street. Open every Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm regardless of weather, this colorful market has become a Saturday morning Houston staple. Here, the community congregates weekly to survey food and crafts from local farmers, chefs, and craftspeople. Fresh vegetables, beautiful home-grown flowers, artisinal chocolates, organic coffee, handcrafted breads and pastries, and even meals-to-go are available for purchase. For more information: 713-524-6922

Hong Kong City

Chinatown
Located west of Bellaire in the Alief neighborhood, Houston's Chinatown has the second-largest Indochinese population in the U.S. The area offers eight temples and 150 restaurants representing the 35 regions of China. There are also several Asian supermarkets including Hong Kong Supermarket, Diho, Dynasty, and Welcome.

Visitors will particularly enjoy exploring the fascinating Jade Buddha Temple, covering two-and-a-half acres and serving as a Buddhist religious and research center. The Jade Buddha Temple is both beautiful and educational. Additionally, the Splash Art Gallery, which opened in 2005, is a must see. Here, a diverse collection of oil paintings and watercolors are on display—most are available for purchase as well. Houston's Chinatown provides visitors a rare opportunity to investigate and engage the history of another culture.

The Orange Show Monument

The Orange Show Monument
Created by Jefferson Davis McKissack to pay homage to the virtues of his favorite fruit, this unique 3,000-square-foot monument is constructed out of concrete, brick, and steel, as well as a hodgepodge of bizarre found objects like gears, tiles, wagon wheels, mannequins, and tractor seats. Its maze-like design encompasses an oasis, pond, stage, museum, gift shop, and even a wishing well.

For only $1, visitors can explore the extraordinary structure and admire all of its fascinating parts while learning about McKissack's theories regarding the relationship of good nutrition to the longevity of the human lifespan. For more information: 713-926-6368