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A Low Cost Baytown Vacation Plan

The information on this page is subject to change. 

Please call each destination to verify location, dates, times, and fees.

In this time of high gas and travel prices the residents of Baytown, Texas need only look into their own backyard ( Houston and the surrounding area  ) for excellent low cost vacation ideas.

 

There more than 40 sights at a great price (most are free) to enjoy as a local Texas vacation.

Houston Museum District - 1020 Holcombe, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77030, Phone: 713-715-1939, Fax: 713-715-4252, Internet Link: http://www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org< /A > < /p >

Allen's Landing - 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-752-0314, Fax: 713-223-3500, Internet Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org/parks.html
 
Arader Gallery of Houston - 5015 Westheimer, Suite 2303, Galleria One, Houston, TX 77056, Phone: 713-621-7151, Fax: 713-621-5448, Internet Link: http://www.araderhouston.com/
 
Art Car Museum - Open Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. - 140 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007, Phone: 713-861-5526, Internet Link: http://www.artcarmuseum.com
 
Beer Can House  - 222 Malone, Houston, TX 77007, Phone: 713-926-6368, Internet Link: http://www.orangeshow.org
 
Blaffer Gallery - Fine Arts Building, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-743-9521, Internet Link: http://www.blaffergallery.org
 
Buffalo Bayou  - 1113 Vine Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-752-0314, Fax: 713-223-3500, Internet Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org
 
Buffalo Bayou Park - 18-3600 Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-752-0314, Fax: 713-223-3500, Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org/parks.html
 
Buffalo Bayou ArtPark - 100 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007, Phone: 713-502-9454, Internet Link: http://www.bbap-houston.org
 
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours - Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Vine Street Studios, 1113 Vine Street Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-7520-0314, Fax: 713-223-3500, Internet Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org/boattours.html. - Free 30 minute boat tour on 2nd Saturday Each Month, Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade, 10am-2pm, No Reservation Required (10-person capacity per trip), Boat picks up at Sabine Street Bridge North Boat Landing.
 
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum - Admission is $2 per person. - 1834 Southmore, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-942-8920, Fax: 713-942-8912, Internet Link: http://www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com/
 
The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum - 4011 Yupon, Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 713-521-3990, Internet Link: http://www.menil.org/byzantine.html
 
Children's Museum of Houston - 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-522-1138, Internet Link: http://www.cmhouston.org - Hours: Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m. - Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. courtesy of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. and John P. McGovern, M.D.
 
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston - 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 713-284-8250, Internet Link: http://www.camh.org
 
Czech Center Museum Houston - 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-528-2060, Internet Link: http://www.czechcenter.org
 
Dunham Bible Museum (at Houston Baptist University) - 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074, Phone: 281-649-3287, Fax: 281-649-3874, Internet Link: http://www.hbu.edu - During the months of September-May, the Dunham Family Bible in America Museum is open Tuesday, 10-4; Thursday, 11-4; and the Second Saturday of the month, noon-5.
 
Guadalupe Plaza Park - 2311 Runnels, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-752-0314, Fax: 713-223-3500, Internet Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org/parks.html
 
Gulf Greyhound Park - General admission is $1 - 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX 77568, Phone: 409-986-9500, Internet Link: http://www.gulfgreyhound.com
 
The Health Museum - (The museum offers free admission on Thursdays 2-5 p.m.) - 1515 Hermann Drive, John P. McGovern Building, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-942-7054, Internet Link: http://www.thehealthmuseum.org
 
The Heritage Society - 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-655-1912, Internet Link:
http://www.heritagesociety.org
 
Heritage Society Homes Tour - Tours of the historic buildings must be arranged through the Heritage Society. Some of the historic homes include The Old Place (1823), Pilot House (1868), San Felipe Cottage (1868), Staiti House (1905), Yates House (1870), Kellum Noble House (1847), St. John Church (1891), Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (1850). For information on hours and fees, call 713-655-1912 or e-mail emartin@heritagesociety.org .
 
Hidalgo Park - 7000 Avenue Q, Houston, TX, Phone: 713-752-0314, Fax: 713-223-3500, Internet Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org/parks.html
 
Holocaust Museum Houston - 5401 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-942-8000, Fax: 713-942-7953, Internet Link: http://www.hmh.org
 
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024, Phone: 713-681-8433, Fax: 713-861-1191, Internet Link: http://www.houstonarboretum.org
 
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-529-4848, Internet Link: http://www.crafthouston.org
 
Houston Center for Photography - 1441 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 713-529-4755, Fax: 713-529-9248, Internet Link: http://www.hcponline.org
 
Houston Museum of Natural Science -  One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030, Phone: 713-639-4629, Internet Link: http://www.hmns.org
 
Houston Zoo - 1513 North MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030, Phone: 713-533-6500, Internet Link: http://www.houstonzoo.org
 
John C. Freeman Weather Museum -  5104 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-529-3076, Internet Link: http://www.wxresearch.org
 
The Jung Center of Houston - 5200 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 713-524-8253, Fax: 713-524-8096, Internet Link: http://www.cgjunghouston.org
 
Kemah Boardwalk - 8 Waterfront, 701 4th Street, Kemah, TX 77565, Phone: 281-334-9880, Internet Link: http://www.kemahboardwalk.com
 
Lawndale Art Center - 4912 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-528-5858, Fax: 713-528-4140, Internet Link: http://www.lawndaleartcenter.org
 
The Menil Collection - 1515 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 713-525-9400, Internet Link: http://www.menil.org
 
Miller Outdoor Theatre - Free performances run March through October. - 100 Concert Drive, Hermann Park, Houston, TX 77030, Phone: 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386), Internet Link: http://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
 
Memorial Park - 6501 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77001, Phone: 713-863-8403, Fax: 713-863-9348 - Memorial Park Golf Course 713-862-4033, Memorial Park Tennis Center 713-867-0440, Memorial Park Swimming and Fitness Center 713-802-1662, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 713-681-8433 
 
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - ( Free All Day On Thursdays) - 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005, Phone: 713-639-7300, INternet Link: http://www.mfah.org
 
Orange Show Monument - ($1 Entry Fee) 2402 Munger, Houston, TX 77023, Phone: 713-926-6368, Internet Link: http://www.orangeshow.org
 
Project Row Houses - 2500 Holman, Houston, TX 77004, Phone: 713-526-7662, Internet Link:
http://www.projectrowhouses.org
 
Rice University Art Gallery - 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005Phone: 713-348-6069, Fax: 713-348-5980, Internet Link: http://www.ricegallery.org/
 
The Rothko Chapel - 1409 Sul Ross St., Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 713-524-9839, Internet Link: http://www.rothkochapel.org
 
Sam Houston Boat Tour  -  Reservations Required - M/V Sam Houston Pavilion, 7300 Clinton Drive at Gate 8, Houston, TX 77029, Phone: 713-670-2416,  Internet Link: http://www.portofhouston.com
 
Sam Houston Park - 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX, Phone: 713-655-1912, Fax: 713-655-9249, Internet Link: http://www.heritagesociety.org/park.html
 
Sesquicentennial Park - 400 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-250-3666, Internet Link: http://www.sesquicentennialpark.org
 
Spotts Park - 401 South Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007, Phone: 713-845-1000, Fax: 713-223-3500, Internet Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org/parks.html
 
Tony Marron Park - 808 North York, Houston, TX, Phone: 713-752-0314, Fax: 713-223-3500, Internet Link: http://www.buffalobayou.org/parks.html
 
Traders Village - Houston - 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX 77041, Phone: 281-890-5500, Fax: 281-890-6568, Internet Link: http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/houston
 
Water Wall -  2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056, Phone: 713-850-8841
 
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