The 610 Arena located in the medical center is common hangout for youngsters. A good place to start the evening with some real entertainment and refreshing drinks. Look forward for great music concerts and events held at this venue.

At the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, they believe in servicing mankind and lay community service before everything else. The church welcomes and encourages the youth to come forward and help in the betterment of society. The over 40 year old church building features a bookstore containing books pertaining to everything from religion to human sciences. The church also offers a Christian education and welcomes donations. Rejuvenate your soul by listening to the soul-searching speeches that the Archbishops deliver.

If you are in the mood for some good baseball, head on over to the very classy Minute Maid Park which is home to the Houston Astros. Formerly known as both Enron Field and Astros Field, Minute Maid Park has a retractable roof and can be fully air-conditioned. The field is known as being friendly to the hitters, resulting in exciting games for the fans! For multi-taskers, wireless Internet is available for a fee. And whenever a hitter hits a pole, every audience member gets free Chick-fil-A. Besides major league baseball, the field occasionally hosts other sports games (such as college baseball), and private functions.

Founded in the year 2005, the Art Palace is an art gallery in the rather historic and huge art scene that the city features. Here, you can treat yourself to a panorama of contemporary displays and post-modernist artwork. The gallery changes its exhibits periodically which prevents it from becoming mundane and uninteresting. If you are interested in artwork, some of the exhibits will surely mesmerize you. To get the list of works featured here, or to find out more about the artists, check the website.

Long before the petrochemical plants and refineries dominated, farmers in the Pasadena area grew strawberries. Indeed, they grew more strawberries than any other city and shipped them all over the country. This historical museum celebrates that past with displays of memorabilia that range from that era to modern times. On the grounds around the museum, you'll see vintage houses and a restored gazebo. One of the houses, Strawberry House, showcases lifestyles from three past decades: the 1900s, 1920s and 1940s.

East Beach is one of Galveston's coolest and largest beaches. It's quite well known for its beach parties and outdoor concerts. Promotions, shows featuring live bands and other special events are held here too. East Beach has a pavilion that comes alive on weekends. This is the only beach in Galveston where drinking is legal, so get your drink and mingle with the crowd, or just find yourself a nice cozy corner and sip away.

The Buffalo Bayou Park is a 124-acre, lush park, where everyone can come to soothe the senses. Eleanor Tinsley Park, located within the park is host to many of Houston's festivals and a variety of activities. Be it a canoe trip through downtown, or a walk with your loved one, whatever the excuse, one must definitely experience the beauty of this park. The park also has a play area for children, Dog Park for pet lovers and a golf course.

If you only want to spend half an hour learning to ride a horse, you can come to Pinebrook Farms and actually come close to reaching that goal while having a wonderful time. Western riding and English riding are taught here. During the summer, your kids will enjoy one of the week-long programs for 5-15 year-olds. The Horsemanship Camp features riding lessons, trail rides, hay rides, cookouts, art lessons, archery, swimming and more.

Resurrection Lutheran Church has been serving the Cypress Wood community since the 1970s. Its gymnasium, chapel, fellowship and education wings present a lovely campus. The new sanctuary seats 600 and is the focal point of the grounds, with its steeple and cross towering above all other buildings. This timeless structure gleams with its eight stained glass windows that tell the "I am" story. As a congregation, the church has a history of sponsoring community projects such as building homes and donating them to the needy. Sunday services include an early traditional service, followed by a contemporary hour of worship.

One of the most popular and record-breaking fishing spots on the Gulf Coast, this pier stretches out 1200 feet into San Luis Pass, the point where several bays and lakes empty into the Gulf of Mexico. The well-kept bait house at the lighted pier also features air-conditioning, restrooms and a snack bar. Whether you are a serious angler or just fishing for fun, this pier is the place to drop your line.