Top 10 Things to Do This Summer

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,646 Lists

Updated: May 06, 2007

From the beach at Moody Gardens or drinks on the patio to an Astros game or theater in the park, discover Houston's top 10 summer experiences.

On this page:The Top 10, More Houston Summer Favorites.

The Top 10

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts
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    280 Grove Rd, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    Take a two-hour dinner cruise on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay on Saturday nights, motoring past million-dollar yachts and homes. Cruise times: 5-7pm and 8-10pm--$49, including a buffet.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Moody Gardens
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    1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    This Galveston attraction offers 3-D Imax screenings, a tropical pyramid and a white-sand beach. Book a room at the resort hotel and make a weekend out of it.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Miller Theatre Advisory Board
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    100 Concert Dr, Houston, TX 77030 (map)

    One of the few places in Houston where you can take a picnic dinner to a free concert or play. Lots of great shows are on the schedule for 2008.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Minute Made Park
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    501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Watch Lance Berkman and the Astros fight to stay in contention in the air-conditioned comfort of one of MLB's premiere stadiums.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
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    2026 Lockheed Dr, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    Galveston Island's hot spot for cooling off and fun in the sun without the jellyfish. Eat, shop and play in the water--all at the same place.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Flying Saucer Drought Emporium
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    705 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Sample a variety of summer beers or mingle with the 30-somethings on the patio. Maybe you'll meet someone to take to Cancun in the fall.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Paciugo Italian Gelato & Caffe
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    5172-A Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    Skip the heavy ice cream for a taste of gelato or sorbet at this West U hot spot. It'll put a quick chill to the summer heat.

  8. 8 East Beach
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    1923 Boddecker Dr, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Galveston's party beach for bikini contests, volleyball, surfing, wade-fishing, live bands and booze. There's even an on-site restaurant.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Empire Coffee
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    1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Montrose-area escape provides the perfect patio setting for breakfast or lunch with pals. Try the pancakes and fresh-brewed coffee to recover from all-night summer parties.

  10. 10 Shula's Steak House
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    1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

More Houston Summer Favorites

  1. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended 702 Patio Bar
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    702 W Dallas St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

  2. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Monkey Bar
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    605 6th St Ste C, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    Kemah Boardwalk-adjacent bar with cold beer, pool table, varied jukebox and a friendly neighborhood clientele.