This popular water park is located within half an hour's drive of Houston. Multiple pools, thrilling water slides and raft rides make this amusement park fun for the family and a great way to escape the heat during the summer. Race against your friends down the six lane "Stingrary Racer," or chill on an inner tube in the lazy river. Dining options in the park include four restaurants and multiple food kiosks, so rest assured your hunger pangs will be satisfied.

Get ready for some real haunting action...Screamworld at Woodlands has just about everything you would love-a haunted hotel, haunted houses and the fear factory. The haunted hotel is considered the most hi-tech in the city for its various animatronics. The Edge of Darkness has the traditional hauntings with twisted paths, ghostly apparitions and classic scare tactics. You will also find movie monsters in 3D, a cemetery and a maze of maniacs. This is the longest running haunted attraction and has been selected by America's Best Haunts as one of the best haunted attractions in the USA. Children below ten may be refused entry.

A Six flags facility, Splashtown Houston has tradition of slippery family fun. Rides like Tornado-Ride The Ultimate Storm and the Wild Wave Pool ensure your endless day of watery excitement. Designed for both children looking to cool down and the aquatic thrill-seeker, Splashtown Houston is a sure bet for children of all ages. Seasonal passes are available, see their website for further information.

Children can pet farm animals until they are blissfully exhausted at the twelve different petting zoos that make up Old MacDonald's Farm. If you are afraid they might tire of the animals, there are also pony rides, a miniature train ride, a swimming pool, crawfish pool and a duck pond. The Old West Fort and Indian Village make wonderful settings for birthday parties, and the picnic grounds are great for family reunions and other group outings. Times vary throughout the year - call ahead for details.

Saddle up and bring your friends along for this exciting, fun-filled horseback riding experience. You will have the chance to relax in wide open spaces at Cypress Trails while learning everything you need to know about riding. Once you get the hang of it, head out on one of the trail rides, endurance rides or marathon rides from Old Town Spring to Intercontinental Airport.

Make it a point to visit this memorial and pay your respects to a fine group of men and women. The memorial has five pyramids with names of more than eighty policemen, who sacrificed their lives. This downtown memorial, created by Jesus Moroles and funded by the Knox Foundation, is a touching tribute to all the officers who have lost their lives while protecting us from crime. Shaped like a pyramid, it symbolizes a giant royal tomb.

Fans of Old Town Spring usually find this museum very interesting. Situated in the heart of the beautiful village, it tracks the history of the former railroad boomtown of the 1800s that is now a prosperous tourist and shopping attraction. The periods covered include the German farming immigrant era, the railway and saloon days, the war and depression era and the 1980s tourism revival and boom. The story is told through writings, photographs and artifacts.

The Russian Cultural Center in Texas was set up to promote the Russian culture among Americans and also to give talented Russians a chance to display their performing skills on the big stages. The centre offers numerous cultural and artistic activities and performances all through the year. The centre also conducts screenings of film documentaries, musical performances and even teaches languages. They often tie up with various other cultural centers and theaters to conduct workshops and host events. Call for more information.

Situated in Bellaire, Grace International Church stands firm in its aim to bring people closer to God.  It was from a humble beginning that this Church began and today has rose to quite independent church with ethnically diverse membership. One can ask for paryer requests by logging on to the webiste. 

Masjid is a place where Muslim community offers its prayers and respect to Islam. It offers prayer services five times a day. Classes are also arranged to introduce the youth to the Muslim culture and traditions.