Let`s Take a Road Trip! Summer Day Trips from Sugar Land

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Enjoy the three-acre swimming hole during the day, and treat
yourselfto Sandy's Frozen Custard afterward, located along Barton
Springs Road. Stop by the Congress Avenue Bridge later in the
evening to see the bat populatlon in flight.
You don't have to venture far from Sugar Land to lind adventure.
From activities for children to alone time for couples, there are
dozens ofexciting excursions to share.
Public
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Art in Downtown Houston
a day's visit is the public art in Houston.
From the disappearing gnomes at the Allen Center Courtyard to
the Virtuoso at the Lyric Center, enjoy a casual stro1l around down'
town Houston and discover 25 pieces of art in unlikely places. Try
hunting for my family's favorite, Blg Bubble, near Sesquicentennial
Park. (Hint: Be on the lookout for an innocuous-looking red button. Go ahead and push it, and look towards the water.)
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MaryJo Peckham Park for All
This 32-acre park is for kids of al1 agesl Located in Old Kat)', it features age-appropriate playgrounds, poo1, stocked lake, Koi pond,
a trail, miniature go1f, gazebo, and a pavilion with a barbecue pit.
Stay for the day!
Barton Springs and More
George Ranch
Historical Park
Located in Southwest Houston,
the 23,000-acre ranch was part of
Stephen F. Austin's Colony, settled in
1824. "The several times I've been
I've enjoyed the variety ofhistorical
re-enactments offered- chuck
r'vagon cooking, pioneer housekeeping, or tours ofthe stables. You can
get a feel for what life was like living
in Texas during the pioneer days,"
says Jennifer Barton ofSugar Land.
The atmosphere is hands-on and interesting for adults and fun for kids."
The Barton Springs Pool in Austin is supplied from underground
springs, maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees year round.
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SanJacinto Monument
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Visit the site where Texas won its independence. Gaze at the San ]acinto Monument,
the tallest memorial column in the world
beating the Washington Monument by
15 feet. Walk the battlefield where Texas'
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both World Wars.
Old Town Spring
This Victorian-themed town, iocated just north of Houston, tempts
visitors with unique shopping opportunities. The town is a turn-ofthe-century treasure with more than 150 shops that boast unique
gifts and items that you'll want to take home.
The Beaches of Corpus Christi
lf you're looking for some beautiful beaches, a visit to Corpus
Galveston
If you're iooking for fun in the sun, visit Stewart Beach and
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, the first convertible
year-round water park. Enjoy half a dozen museums, as well as
Moody Gardens and The Strand Historic District. Art and culture
aficionados will be delighted by the Post O{fice Street Arts & Entertainment District, featuring art galleries, antiquing, and quaint
eaterres.
Christi may do the trick. The bay of Corpus Christi features
McCee Beach and Corpus Christi Beach, as well as close
proximity to the Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang lsland. The USS Lexington is also located here, and was
featured in the movie Pearl Harbor.
Favorite San Antonio Destinations
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The Alamo to the River Walk, Sea
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Texas, and about a dozen museums in between, San
yummy day of berry-picking at King's Orchard. fust an
hour north of Houston, this orchard features a multitude of organically grown fruit and vegetables. Dr. David Adcock's famill'can't
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This is a mere sampling of all there is to see and do not far from
Sugar Land. Hop in the car and take a road trip! srt
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Historic Gruene's Eateries and Shops
The historic town of Cruene offers a unique dining experience at The Cristmill River Restaurant, an old mill-turned-res-
taurant. A favorite place to dine there is on one of the outside
decks with a breathtaking view. When you're finished with
your meal, take a stroll down the street and visit the peneral
store and antioue shoos.
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