What can I do in Pasadena Texas?

Question

I will be going to Pasadena Texas in October what can I do there? I heard its a boring dead town is that true?

Answer 1

Pasadena, Texas is actually in the Houston metropolitan area.  Here's a list of things to do:

The Kemah Boardwalk

Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston Aeros, Texans, Comets, Astros, and the  Rockets

38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area

Galveston Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Pennisular Ferry and Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens and IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, and the Sea Turtle Exhibit

Hermann Park and the Mecom Fountain Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, and Lake Houston

Brazos Bend State Park

The George Ranch

Penzey's (516 W. 19th St) in the Heights is a spice-lover's dream.  Anyone who's been one of their catalog shoppers simply must stop in to stock up on cinnamons, curries, and other spices.

Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule)

Discovery Green and the many other parks around town.  There's horse and buggy rides.

The Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall

The downtown underground tunnel system

Lakewood Church - an experience - the largest church in the nation

The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd. 77007 (713) 861 - 5526 - It's FREE

Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St.77004 [phone] Gen. Amd is FREE

Williams Tower & Water Wall & 3 acre park great for pics & picnics.  Also has horse & buggy rides.

San Jacinto Monument and Battleground State Historical Park

The Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, and the Houston Symphony

The Heights Gazebo and the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Yale Street.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Rothko Chapel

Port of Houston

The Houston Zoo - FREE on all city holidays

The 350 parks citywide (all types - hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, & golf)

The Houston Zoo/Hermann Park Train

The Houston Rodeo - in February each year - the world's largest

The Houston Ship Channel

Splashtown Waterpark

The Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, and on the 4th of July

The Light Rail System

Imperial Holly Corporation - The mountain of sugar!

Houston Public Library System

Nasa Space Center

Old Town Spring

The Woodlands Water Taxi

The Children's Museum - Fantastic!

Over 23 museums in the Museum District alone.  Over 40 musuems city wide.

All the festivals held monthly in the city

The Labyrinth on the University of Thomas Campus (3800 Montrose)  It's a beautiful flagstone replica of the Labyrinth of Chartres and is flanked by rose bushes perpetually in bloom

DiverseWorks Artspace (1117 East Freeway)-super cool place for those who love art, dance & theater. It's got a New York vibe written all over it For all the latest information on cultural events, go to artshound.com