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Attractions
Kemah Boardwalk
The Kemah Boardwalk is open daily providing fun for everyone! Located just 5 miles from Gordy Road RV Park, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows every day. Voted 2014 Local’s Choice Award Winner for Best Attraction and Best Place to Take A Visitor!
215 Kipp Ave Kemah, TX 77565 877-AT-KEMAH ( 877-285-3624)
http://www.kemahboardwalk.com
Seabrook Trails
The Seabrook Hike and Bike Trail System located 15 minutes from Gordy RD RV Park. The trails system is one of the most popular systems in the Greater Houston Area. The hike and bike trails interconnect Seabrook parks with just over ten miles of trails.
Walkers, runners and bikers enjoy the beautiful landscape and will see a variety of wildlife including birds, butterflies, turtles, white-tailed deer and, on occasion, even a bottle-nosed dolphin at Pine Gully Park.
Average temperatures range from 62 to 92 degrees in Seabrook making the trails popular year round; in fact, the trails are amazing during the fall and spring.
http://www.seabrooktx.gov/index.aspx?NID=238
Space Center Houston at The Johnson Space Center
Space Center Houston located 25 minutes from Gordy Road RV Park. The center features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program – all for one admission price. The experience is designed to engage adults and children alike.
- There is always something new at Space Center Houston with an amazing array of traveling exhibits and astounding events.
- Space Center Houston has the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples for view.
1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, Texas, USA, 77058 281-244-2100
http://spacecenter.org
Galveston Island
Historic Galveston Island is only 30 minutes from our conveniently located Gordy Road RV Park. Galveston Island sings the siren song of breaking waves ,which draws visitors to Galveston’s beaches generation after generation. Warm breezes and year-round temperate seas complement the city’s rich historic districts, award-winning restaurants, unique attractions and bustling shops.
At 32 miles long and 2 1/2 miles wide, the Island is surrounded with incredible history and unique beauty. The Playground of the South, the Island offers: beaches, to historic architecture, outdoor adventure, shopping, dining and cruising.
For more information on Galveston Island, please contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Toll-Free at 1-888-GAL-ISLE (425-4753)
http://www.galveston.com
Moody Gardens
Experience Life at Moody Gardens®, Galveston Island, located 25 minutes south of the Gordy Road RV Park. Explore the ocean, meet penguins, see the sharks, and more at the Aquarium Pyramid®. Enjoy an authentic rainforest adventure and close encounters with free-roaming monkeys, macaws and other endangered animals and plants at the Rainforest Pyramid®.
Climb the new five-tier Sky Trail® Ropes Course and soar over Palm Beach on the new Zip Line. Learn about the mysteries of science at the Discovery Museum® or immerse yourself at the MG 3D Theater and 4D Theater
Reserve your spot at Gordy Road RV Park to relax and indulge in a little island time at the beautiful Moody Gardens® or take on a new challenge at the Moody Gardens Golf Course.
http://www.moodygardens.com
Schlitterbahn Galveston
Hold on to every moment at Schlitterbahn Galveston, located 35 minutes from Gordy Rd RV Park. Enjoy more than 35 thrilling water adventures that provide a variety of entertainment for everyone! Float in tubes through Schliterbauhn's transportainment River System that combines three unique rivers into one endless float. Experience the thrills of their speed slides, tube slides and the Boogie Bahn surf ride.
Splash and play in areas especially for smaller children. Relax in a heated pool or at a swim-up refreshment bar. There is truly something for guests of all ages!
We have directions to Schliterbaun and information in our Gordy Road RV Park guest Community Clubhouse.
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/galveston
Pleasure Pier
Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. Ride hours are seasonal and are subject to change without notice.
The Pleasure Pier is located on Galveston Island at 25th & Seawall Blvd. You can take I-45 South until it turns into Broadway Ave. Continue on Broadway, and turn right on 25th Street. The Pier is straight ahead!
2501 Seawall Blvd. Galveston Island, TX 77550 Local: 409.766.4950 Toll Free: 855.789.7437
http://www.pleasurepier.com
Battleship Texas
Welcome Aboard! Battleship Texas took part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars. Now docked along the Houston Ship Channel, she serves as a memorial to those turbulent times. Come walk her decks, and imagine life as a sailor! Things to Do Explore the battleship on your own or on a guided tour. We offer a variety of tours and programs, as well as student programs.
Picnic nearby at San Jacinto Battleground. You will find picnic tables, grills and water faucets in the park. Rent the picnic pavilion overlooking Buffalo Bayou for your group gathering. Hold your next meeting in the ship’s conference room.
3523 Independence Parkway South LaPorte, TX 77571 (281) 479-2431
http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/battleship-texas
San Jacinto Museum of History
Come immerse yourself in all that makes the Lone Star great. From rich displays of armaments and uniforms to an exciting retelling of the road to Texas freedom — and beyond, the San Jacinto Museum of History brings history to life in a way your whole family can enjoy. With continued support, the San Jacinto Museum of History Association has occupied the facility since its doors first opened. From Mayan idols to Mexican manuscripts to Sam Houston's private dictionary - the museum has over 30,000
artifacts and displays them in both a permanent exhibit and rotating special exhibits.
One Monument Circle La Porte (Houston), Texas 77571-9585 Phone 281-479-2421
http://www.sanjacinto-museum.org
Children's Museum of Houston
The Children't Museum of Houston is transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning. We spark a passion for lifelong learning. We offer a multitude of exhibits that engage kids in the ultimate learning experience for children birth through 12 years of age. The Children's Museum of Houston is A Playground for Your Mind™ and America's No. 1 Children's Museum by Parents magazine.
1500 Binz Houston, Tx 77004-7112 Phone: (713) 522-113
http://www.cmhouston.org
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science-one of the nation's most heavily attended museums-is a centerpiece of the Houston Museum District. With four floors of permanent exhibit halls, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Burke Baker Planetarium, George Observatory, and HMNS at Sugar Land and as host to world-class and ever-changing touring exhibitions, the Museum has something to delight every age group.
With such diverse and extraordinary offerings, a trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science is always an adventure.
Monday - Sun: 9 am - 6 pm Free Thursdays: 3 pm - 6 pm 5555 Hermann Park Dr. Houston,Texas 77030 Info, Tickets: (713) 639-4629
http://www.hmns.org
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