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Travel to the Gulf of Mexico and Houston, Texas for a lot of winter fun and some pleasantly warm weather. This is one destination that offers just about everything you could dream of when you wish to head out of that stormy winter wind and blowing snow. RV campgrounds are abundant and you have a wide choice of where to make your home base. As an idea, Advanced RV Resort is a great place to stay. It s close to everything, including having a nearby public golf course and nature trails.
Likely the first thing you ll want to do is head for the coastal shore. Galveston Island State Park makes the ideal spot to enjoy Gulf beaches. Get in some beach combing and definitely do some bird watching. The park is on a barrier island and attracts many fascinating san diego beach inn bird species. Get out there and hike or bike the many trails. If you have your boat along, you can launch it near the park and try your hand at fishing.
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Of course, no RV trip to Houston would be complete without stopping at the Space Center Houston . The tram tour is highly recommended, where you go behind the scenes to get the real flavor of NASA. The interactive activities appeal to both adults and children. Perhaps it is time to get outdoors again and limber up those stiff limbs. san diego beach inn Check out the number of activities san diego beach inn available at the Armand Bayou Nature Center . Visit the huge numbers of reptiles, mammals, birds and amphibians living at this preserve.
Another place you won t want to miss is the Houston Zoo . With 6,000 animals living here, it is doubtful you will see every one, but you can try! Get a map so you can find your way around and see as much as possible in the time you have allotted. Whether children are with you or not, you won t want to miss seeing the Houston san diego beach inn Zoo s Wildlife Carousel. Really a unique work of art, hand-carved animals represent ones actually found in the zoo.
In north Houston you ll discover Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens . This is a great place to go not just because it is free to visit, but also because this 250-acre park has maintained hiking trails san diego beach inn that give you the opportunity to breathe san diego beach inn that fresh air and get some exercise. Going to the Downtown Aquarium is an absolute must, too! There are games, rides and exhibits that will keep you immersed for hours. After you see the many types of marine life, you can see the Aquarium Adventure Exhibits, like the Louisiana Swamp or Shipwreck.
If museums are your true love, stop at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and see a planetarium show or experience the aurora in all its breathtaking beauty! The Museum of Fine Arts is another must-see while in Houston. The favorite destination for many is the beautiful Cullen Sculpture Garden.
Up for some more hiking and outdoor fun? Get over to Brazos Bend State Park , the ideal place for those who love wildlife and birds or just nature in general. The trails are wonderful as they take you through the park and to lovely views of marshes, streams and lakes. You can even get a view of outer space at the George Observatory. Star gazing has never been better.
Before you pack up and drive your RV towards home, don t forget that Houston is so close to the Gulf, you may want to take this opportunity to try some deep sea fishing. Charter a boat and go for it! Gosh, there are so many things to do in and around Houston that you may just have to extend your stay.
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