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by Celine von SchweetzAug 30, 2022
Soaring with the Gigantic Whale 🐋: Central Pacific Coast
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¡Que gire y gire la ruleta para saber cuál es tu próximo destino ✈️!
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The central Pacific coast of Mexico is a land of stunning beaches, gigantic aquamarine waves, and giant sunsets.
You can eat sublime seafood under simple palm-frond roofs, drink chilled coconut water while lounging in a hammock, and enjoy poolside cocktails at an upmarket resort.
The nightlife is great and there's a beach for everyone, whether you prefer yours backed by high-rise hotels or tumbledown cabins.
In the ocean, you can surf world-class breaks and spot humpback whales breaching on the horizon, battalions of mother turtles arriving to lay their eggs, pelicans flying in formation or pods of dolphins rising from the waves.
Don't hesitate, come and start you surfing adventure now.
1. Jardín Botánico de Vallarta
In the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, you can see one of Mexico's most extensive orchid collections, as well as a variety of native plants and birds. After strolling through the grounds, you can go down a jungle trail to the tranquil shores of Río Horcones, where you can swim in a boulder-strewn river.
Nature enthusiasts come from far and wide to see the garden’s colorful collection of native orchids. You’ll see Mexican vanilla, cacao trees, and agave tequilana, learn about how chocolate is made and how it played an important role in pre-Hispanic rituals at the same time.
2. Yelapa
Yelapa is a small fishing community with a picturesque beach. It's backed by jungle-shrouded mountains and is best reached by boat. The beach is definitely a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
There are plenty of places to eat in Yelapa, from seafood restaurants to taco joints and cafes. You can try local specialties like fish tacos, birria, and pescado zarandeado. And don't forget to try a michelada cubana! After your meal, look for one of Yelapa's "pie ladies," who walk around the beach carrying delicious coconut, banana, and lime pies.
3. Playa La Boquita
At Playa La Boquita, you can spend the day swimming in calm waters, lounging on the beach, and snorkeling around a shipwreck. There are also plenty of seafood restaurants to enjoy on another beach nearby Yelapa.
4. Volcán Ceboruco
This active volcano consisting of two calderas and three cinder cones. You're allowed to hike around this active volcano, which last erupted in 1870. The road to the volcano passes lava fields, fumaroles, and lush vegetation. It begins in the village of Jala, which is 7km off the highway from Tepic to Guadalajara.
5. Zona Arqueológica de Palma Sola
Palma Sola is an archaeological settlement located in the amphitheater or upper part of the port of Acapulco, yet Acapulco's best-kept secret hill.The site has an area of approximately four hectares and is made up of a set of architectural complexes built with stonework and mud, among which the Great Pyramid stands out.
It's a ceremonial and pilgrimage site dating back to 450 BCE to 650 CE, with some wonderfully preserved rock paintings, petroglyphs depicting the story of creation, and the best bird's-eye view of the city.
6. Clavadistas de la Quebrada
Acapulco's cliff divers have been dazzling audiences since 1934. Every night, a team of seven lithe young divers leaps into churning waves, scales the cliff opposite the viewing platform, and then plunges with fearless finesse from heights of 25m to 35m into the narrow ocean cove below.
7. Zócalo
Acapulco's leafy old town, Zócalo, comes alive with street performers, mariachis, and sidewalk cafes every night yet also hosts occasional festivals. The town is the main square in central Mexico City.
It was the main ceremonial center in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. The plaza is now known as Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Square). The name comes from the Cádiz Constitution, which was signed in Spain by the representatives of Mexico during the Mexican War of Independence.
8. Old Mazatlán
Mazatlán's old town has been restored and is full of beautiful 19th-century buildings and lovely plazas. It's set back from Playa Olas Altas, a small cove beach where the waterfront road – with its old-fashioned bars and hotels – makes you feel like you're in the 1950s.
Though it's not as nice as it could be because of the ugly radio masts of Cerro de la Nevería, this old quarter is still delightful, with student life and numerous art galleries, cafes, restaurants and bars.
9. Teatro Ángela Peralta
The 1366-seat theater named after a 19th-century soprano, just off Plaza Machado, was a thriving center of local cultural life for nearly a century. It was revived from its decaying state by dedicated local citizens in the late 1980s,
And the three-level interior has been restored to its former splendor. All kinds of cultural events are staged here, from temporary art exhibitions to the annual Festival Cultural Mazatlán.
By the coast, you can enjoy the air if you're nature enthusiasts. Yet the coast also houses quite some cultural events, so don't worry if you're looking for a artistic trip. It's the best you love both nature and culture of the coast!
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by Celine von SchweetzAug 30, 2022
The Most Unanticipated Museums and Galleries on Google Arts & Culture
Expecting for extensive collection of artworks, antiquities? Looking for a wide range of periods and cultures' artefacts? Sorry they don't have it, but they will surprise you in another way.
1. Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation is an art museum and cultural center sponsored by the group LVMH and its subsidiaries. It is run as a legally separate, nonprofit entity as part of LVMH's promotion of art and culture.
The building was designed by the architect Frank Gehry, and is adjacent to the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne of the 16th arrondissement of Paris, bordering on Neuilly-sur-Seine.
The Fondation is committed to making art and culture accessible to all. To promote the arts both nationally and internationally, it hosts temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, presents works held in its collection, commissions artists to create site-specific pieces, and stages events across the cultural spectrum (concerts, performances, conferences, film screenings, dance and more).
2. Yves Saint Laurent
YSL is a fashion house founded in 1962 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. The brand expanded in the 1980s and early 1990s with fragrances for both men and women, having launched its cosmetic line in 1978.
However, by 1992, the company's profits were declining and the company's share price had fallen. In 1993, the Saint Laurent fashion house was sold to the pharmaceuticals company Sanofi.
Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent was a French fashion designer who, in 1961, founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers of the twentieth century.
Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its 1960s ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable." He also developed his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during that period.
3. NASA
NASA was established in 1958 as a distinctly civilian orientation to space development, succeeding the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. The agency is responsible for most American space exploration efforts, including the Apollo Moon landing missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle.
NASA is supporting the International Space Station and is overseeing the development of the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System, Commercial Crew vehicles, and the planned Lunar Gateway space station.
The agency is also responsible for the Launch Services Program, which provides oversight of launch operations and countdown management for uncrewed NASA launches.
4. Across
The research team "Teiten Kansoku" presents the unique media "ACROSS" with a focus on the examination and analysis of the city of Tokyo and the youth gathering there.
The team's concept is "Street Fashion Marketing", which relies on the observation of real consumers, especially young people, to examine and analyze "People", "Goods, Things" and "City & Place" from many directions.
The team has been observing, analyzing and recording the young people in Shibuya, Harajuku and Shinjuku since August 1980, amassing a street fashion database that is the one and only of its kind in Japan.
5. Big Hit Music
Big Hit Music was formerly Big Hit Entertainment, a South Korean music label established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk, which is also well known as BTS's label company. It was re-branded and re-structured into Big Hit Music, and independent label under Hybe Corporation and part of Hybe Labels on March 2021.
Big Hit Music now is an industry-leading music label that is continuing to pioneer new paths. This is being done through a strong belief in music and ceaseless support from fans.
Big Hit is striving to create music that has never been seen before in the world. They are doing this through their unique way, creating music that symbolizes an era. This music is able to resonate with fans all over the world. Artists under the label include Lee Hyun, BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
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by Celine von SchweetzAug 23, 2022
The Museums Named after People
Museums that began in earlier times were usually private collections belonging to wealthy individuals, families, or institutions of art. It's common to see museums named after ruler of kingdoms or noble families due to the ownerships.
As the times changes, the dynasties are gone, to name a museum after the title of family or a country ruler is not usual as it was. But we can still see some of the musuems named after people, let's read the article and figure it out why.
1. N's Yard
N’s YARD was created because Yoshitomo Nara wanted a place in Japan where people could see his work in a more casual setting. The contemporary art space showcases not only his work, but alsorecord sleeves and art objects that Nara has collected over the years.
He chose the location in Nasu because he was impressed by the natural environment and scenery. N’s YARD had an advance opening in November of 2017 and officially opened in March of 2018.
2. J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an art museum with two campuses: the Getty Center and Getty Villa. The Getty Center, which houses pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and photographs, is located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The Getty Villa, which displays art from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria, is located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. In 1974, J. Paul Getty opened a museum in a re-creation of the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum on his property in Malibu, California.
In 1997, the museum moved to its current location in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles; the Malibu museum, renamed the "Getty Villa", was renovated and reopened in 2006.
3. Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum was founded in 1852 with the mission to educate designers, manufacturers and the public in art and design. Its origins lie in the Great Exhibition of 1851, which was the world's first international display of design and manufacturing.
Following the Exhibition, Prince Albert saw the need to maintain and improve the standards of British industry to compete in the international marketplace, and he urged that the profits of the Exhibition be used to develop a cultural district of museums and colleges in South Kensington devoted to art and science education.
The Museum was the first of these institutions, and it was renamed after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, commemorating his role in its establishment.
The V&A has a long and unique history, starting as a Museum of Manufactures in 1852 and evolving over time into the state-of-the-art museum it is today. From ancient Chinese ceramics to Alexander McQueen evening dresses, museum's collections span 5,000 years of human creativity, making it one of the most comprehensive collections of art and design in the world.
4. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci who was active as painter, draughtsman, sculptor, but also an engineer, sciencist, theorist, and architect, is considered to be one of the main representatives of the dialogue between scientific and humanistic disciplines.
The museum is dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci is the largest science and technology museum in Italy. It was opened on 5 February 1953 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi.
The Museum is divided into seven main departments: Materials, Transport, Energy, Communication, Leonardo da Vinci, Art & Science, New Frontiers, Science for young people. Each of these departments have laboratories, especially for children and young students. The Transport section is made up of four different parts: air, rail, water and Submarine Enrico Toti-S-506.
5. Van Gogh Museum
The museum traces Van Gogh's lengendary life and artistic development via the world's largest collection of his work.
There are more than 200 canvases on display, ranging from his early, bleak portraits of peasants in the Netherlands to his later years in sunny France, where he produced his best-known work with its characteristic giddy color.
So who they're:
J. Paul Getty Museum | GettyArt from ancient to contemporary at two Los Angeles locations. Changing exhibitions, education programs, and more.GettyV&A · The world’s leading museum of art and designWelcome to the V&A – the family of art, design and performance museumsVictoria and Albert MuseumVan Gogh Museum - The Museum about Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam - The NetherlandsWelcome to the Van Gogh Museum! See what’s on: Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces, exhibitions, events, activities and more for all ages. Plan your visit, book tickets online.Van Gogh Museum
by Celine von SchweetzAug 22, 2022
The Oldest Museums around the World
Museums have been around for a very long time, but when did it first appear? The oldest museum in the world is thought to be the Museion in Alexandria, Egypt, which was founded in the 3rd century BC. The Museion was a place where scholars came to study and learn about art, science, and literature.
But some believes the world's oldest museum, Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum, was built by a Babylonian princess 2,500 years ago which discovered by the curious archaeologist Leonard Woolley in 1952.
Human's past is always unanswerable question no matter what, so let's stop the tanglement with the first museum, but look at some of the oldest museums around the world.
The Capitoline Museums began in 1471 in Rome, Italy; the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, which was founded in the 16th century; the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, which started to operate in the 17th century, these museums are still open to the public and are very popular tourist destinations.
1. Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum, located in Oxford, England first opened to the public in 1683, making it the oldest public museum in the world. Today, the Ashmolean houses an extensive collection of artefacts from around the world, spanning a wide range of periods and cultures.
The museum is particularly well-known for its Egyptian, Classical, and Western art collections.The Ashmolean Museum is named after its founder, Elias Ashmole, who bequeathed his personal collection of artefacts to the University of Oxford in 1677. Ashmole was a keen collector of antiquities and his collection included items from all over the world.
The museum is now housed in a stunning neo-classical building, which overlooks Oxford's famous High Street. The museum's collections are displayed across nine galleries, which tell the story of human culture from its earliest beginnings to the present day.
2. Capitoline Museums
The Capitoline Museums are a group of art and archeological museums located on Capitoline Hill, the most important of the seven hills of Rome. The museums first opened to the public in 1734 and today they are considered to be among the finest museums in the world. The museums are home to an impressive collection of Roman and Greek art, as well as a wealth of artifacts from other cultures.
The Capitoline Museums are housed in a complex of buildings that includes the Palazzo dei Conservatori, the Palazzo Nuovo, and the Palazzo Senatorio. The Palazzo dei Conservatori is the oldest building in the complex and it houses the museums' main art collection. The Palazzo Nuovo is home to the museums' classical sculpture collection, while the Palazzo Senatorio houses the museums' archaeological collection.
In addition to the museums' permanent collections, the Capitoline Museums also host a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions showcase the work of both contemporary and historical artists and provide visitors with a chance to see some of the world's most important works of art up close.
3. Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums is a group of museums in Rome that date back to 1471 which located within the city's boundaries. They display works from the immense collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries, including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
The museums trace their origin to a group of sculptures, including the Laocoön and His Sons, discovered in 1506 near the site of St. Peter's Basilica. Pope Julius II soon ordered the erection of a museum to house these treasures. The first six rooms of the museum were opened to the public in 1784 and the museum currently has a wide variety of archaeological material on display.
4. Uffizi Galleries
The Uffizi Galleries are one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world. Located in Florence, they are also home to a large collection of art from the Italian Renaissance.
The Uffizi Galleries were founded in 1581 by Cosimo I de' Medici, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany. They were originally built to house the offices of the Florentine magistrates (uffizi means "offices" in Italian). Over time, the Medici family expanded the Uffizi's collection of art with works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli.
5. Kunstkamera
The Kunstkamera is the first museum in Russia that was established by Peter the Great in 1727. It is located on the Universitetskaya Embankment in Saint Petersburg and houses the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography.
The Kunstkamera was established in order to study the natural and human world. It contains a wide variety of items, including human remains, animals, plants, minerals, and ethnographic objects. The museum is a unique cultural institution that provides insight into the history and development of Russia.
6. Brukenthal National Museum
The Brukenthal National Museum is located in a historic building in the old city centre of Sibiu, Romania. It was established in 1817 by Samuel von Brukenthal, the Governor of the Transylvanian Principality.
It is the oldest museum in Romania and one of the first museums in Europe. While the Brukenthal National Museum houses a collection of over 800,000 items, including paintings, sculptures, coins, books, and ancient weapons. It is one of the largest and most important art museums in Romania.
Museums are home to a wealth of art and history, and provide visitors with a unique insight into the cultures that created them. Now, let's travel back in time together!
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The Oldest Museums Around the World - Google Arts & Culture5 of the world’s oldest attractionsGoogle Arts & CultureVatican Museums – Official WebsiteWelcome to the Museums, which conserve the immense collection of art amassed by the popes from the seventeenth century onwardsVatican MuseumsThe KunstkameraWe invite you to see the museum’s collectionThe Kunstkamera
by Celine von SchweetzAug 22, 2022
New York, New York 🗽: NYC
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We're currently seeing high levels of #COVID19 in NYC.
To help slow the spread, all New Yorkers should wear a high-quality mask, such as an N95, KN95 or KF94 in all public indoor settings and around crowds outside: https://t.co/shJeMOKfFE pic.twitter.com/8aByVVy5Wr
— City of New York (@nycgov) July 10, 2022
Welcome to the Big Apple! New York City is a place like no other. It's a melting pot of cultures and a hub of activity 24/7.
There's always something to see, do, or eat in NYC, whether it's a Broadway show, a street fair, or just people watching in Times Square. So no matter you're a night owl or an early bird, you'll find plenty to keep you busy in the city that never sleeps!
Whether you're looking for high-end shopping, world-renowned museums, or just a good slice of pizza, you'll find it all here. And don't forget to check out the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. But the NYC also has its hiden spots the even some of the New Yorkers may not know...So let's start the journey!
Everyone knows...
• Empire State Building
The Empire State Building remains the queen bee of the New York skyline, despite the Chrysler Building's prettier exterior and One World Trade Center's taller height. The Empire State Building has been featured in around a hundred films and countless skyline snapshots.
It is a quintessential part of New York, having been scaled by King Kong and drawn lovers together in films like Sleepless in Seattle. The Empire State Building is recognizable to Manhattanites and visitors from all over the world and is synonymous with the Big Apple itself.
But some of you may also want to know...
• Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal, completed in 1913, is one of New York's most venerated beaux-arts beauties. It is adorned with Tennessee-marble floors and Italian-marble ticket counters, and its main concourse is capped by a vaulted ceiling depicting the constellations, designed by French painter Paul César Helleu.
Today, Grand Central's underground electric tracks serve only commuter trains en route to northern suburbs and Connecticut, but the station merits a special trip for the architecture alone.
Everyone knows...
• Brooklyn Bridge
The New York icon is the world’s first steel suspension bridge. It is also the longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1883. The construction of Brooklyn Bridge was fraught with disaster, but the bridge's neo-Gothic towers have endured as city emblems.
Crossing the bridge is a exhilarating journey with numerous photo-ops. The suspended bicycle/pedestrian walkway delivers soul-stirring views of Manhattan, the East River and the waterfront.
But some of you may also want to know...
• Old Stone House
The Stone House is a community focal point and museum that was reconstructed by the famous urban planner Robert Moses. A replica of a 1699 Dutch farmhouse, it houses a permanent exhibit explaining the Battle of Long Island, including period clothes and weapons, with rotating exhibitions in the creaky upstairs.
Concerts and other cultural events (author talks, tastings) are held regularly. There's a playground for kids and a community garden outside. If you happen to pass by outside of the posted visiting hours, give them a call. If someone's inside they'll usually be happy to let you in.
Everyone knows...
• Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty is one of New York City's most enduring symbols. First conceived in 1865 by French intellectual Édouard de Laboulaye as a monument to the republican principles shared by France and the USA, the Statue of Liberty remains a powerful symbol of America’s founding ideals. For generations, migrants to America cruised past the statue on their way into New York harbour, and knew they had arrived in the land of freedom and opportunity.
But some of you may also want to know...
• Stone Street
Stone Street is a street in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. It contains several prominent structures, including 1 Hanover Square, a National Historic Landmark.
The eastern portion of the street and the surrounding buildings are designated as the Stone Street Historic District, which is both listed on the National Register of Historic Places and protected by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. In addition, the remaining portions of the street are part of the Financial District's street layout, a city landmark.
Everyone knows...
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, affectionately known as "The Met," is one of the most beloved corners of New York City. What started with a handful of paintings brought over from Europe or donated by a coterie of philanthropically minded robber barons in the 19th century has since become a massive collection of two million works of art representing 5000 years of history.
The Met was founded 151 years ago with the intention of educating and edifying a teaming city of immigrants, and underscore the uniquely global culture of 19th century New York City. Whether that stated purpose has been meet by modern, post-colonial standards is up for debate in recent years – a conversation many museums are reckoning with worldwide.
But some of you may also want to know...
• Andrew Carnegie Mansion
The Andrew Carnegie Mansion, now home to the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, was originally completed in 1902 and reached landmark status in 1974. The mansion has undergone much change over the years, and the grounds now feature an expansive garden and cafe for visitors to enjoy.
Everyone knows...
• Central Park
Comprising 843 acres of rolling meadows, boulder-studded outcroppings, elm-lined walkways, manicured European-style gardens, a lake and a reservoir, Central Park is a must-see for any visitor to New York City.
Highlights include the 15-acre Sheep Meadow, where thousands of people lounge and play on warm days; Central Park Zoo; and the forest-like paths of the Ramble, popular with birdwatchers. In warm weather there are free outdoor concerts on the Great Lawn and top-notch drama at the annual Shakespeare in the Park productions held each summer at the open-air Delacorte Theater.
But some of you may also want to know...
• Secret Waterfalls
In Central Park, there is a hidden oasis of mini-waterfalls that many New Yorkers don't know about. These waterfalls are located in the Ravine, the stream valley section of the North Woods that spans 40 acres at the top of the Park. There are at least five different waterfalls, all of which are man-made but look completely natural. When you're in this oasis, you won't feel like you're in Manhattan anymore!
New York City is the most exciting place on earth so come on in and explore the best that the city has to offer!
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by Celine von SchweetzAug 22, 2022
Bayou City? Space City? Or H-Town? 🏙: Houston
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Looking for some fun out of the sun? Check out the Houston Museum of Natural Science. From dinosaur skeletons to space-station models, planetarium to a butterfly center, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the exhibits while the AC keeps you cool! #ExitHere 📷: @traviseffin pic.twitter.com/niGefA2LTC
— Texas.gov - State of Texas Official Website (@texasgov) August 4, 2022
Houston is known by many names, including "The Bayou City," "H-town," and "Space City." These nicknames reflect Houston's diverse culture and history.
For example, "The Bayou City" nickname reflects Houston's proximity to bayous, while "H-town" is a popular nickname for the city among locals.
"Space City" is a nickname that was given to Houston after the city became home to the Johnson Space Center.
Houston is known as the "energy capital of the world", it houses many museums, including the Menil Collection and the Rothko Chapel, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops.
Stop procastinate! Come to Houston right now to enjoy the diverse culture, delicious food, and beautiful parks!
1. Buffalo Bayou Park
This magnificent 160-acre city park meanders along Buffalo Bayou west from downtown Houston, providing easy pedestrian access and ample parking en route.
Stunning panoramic views extend back to the downtown skyline, while diverse areas are devoted to exercise, contemplation, art exhibits, and much more. This gorgeous urban green space is immensely popular with locals who crave a dose of the natural world amidst the hustle and bustle of Houston traffic.
2. Hermann Park
Hermann Park is the perfect location for the entire family, with lots of activities available for all age groups.The park is home to playgrounds, a lake with paddleboats, a picturesque Japanese Garden, the Hermann Park Miniature Train, and the Houston Zoo. You could easily spend the entire day here, so pack a picnic and make the most of Houston's great outdoors.
3. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is a nationally renowned palace of art with a focus on tracing art history from the Renaissance to post-1945 European and American painting.
The museum has a fine collection of pre-Columbian golden treasures from South America, as well as major works by Tintoretto, Rembrandt, and Picasso. Across the street from the museum, visitors can admire the talents of luminaries such as Rodin and Matisse in the associated Lillie & Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden.
4. Rothko Chapel
Dominique and John de Menil commissioned American abstract expressionist Mark Rothko to create a nondenominational chapel in 1964. The octagonal brick structure now holds 14 large Rothko canvases. The architects of the building were Philip Johnson, Howard Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry.
The Menils wanted to give a great artist the opportunity to create a spiritual place without any restrictions or ties to existing religions. It's named after Archbishop Óscar Romero who was murdered in 1980 after continually speaking out against injustice in his home country of El Salvador.
Houston also has a number of parks and pubs.
5. La Carafe
La Carafe is located in Houston's oldest building, which was built in 1848. It is a warmly lit bar with exposed brick, sepia photos on the walls, flickering candles, a great jukebox and also a friendly, eclectic crowd. On weekends, the upstairs bar room opens, and there is a 2nd-floor balcony overlooking Market Square.
6. Alley Theatre
The Alley Theatre is a Tony Award-winning theatre company in Houston, Texas that is the oldest professional theatre company in Texas and the third oldest resident theatre in the United States. Alley Theatre productions have played on Broadway at Lincoln Center, toured more than 40 American cities, and played internationally in Berlin, Paris, and St. Petersburg.
7. Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery
Casa Ramirez is beautiful and filled with vintage art and handicrafts from Mexico, plus unique items from top artisans south of the border. It is also a cultural pillar in the community that offers a selection of folk art, Mexican dresses, local artist work, books on culture and cooking and bilingual books for children, greeting cards and decorations. The folks at Casa Ramirez are nationally known and recognized for their celebration and teaching of cultural traditions.
8. Kaboom Books
Kaboom Books is a general purpose, used bookstore at the eastern edge of Woodland Heights immediately above Downtown Houston. The store has been in operation for more than 30 years to provide a bookstore based on complexity and an inventory of ideas, which acts as a sounding board for social discourse within the confines of Houston’s hundreds of neighborhoods.
9. Rudyard's Pub
A visit to Houston isn't complete without a stop at Rudyard's! This British pub is a great place to relax and have a good time, with a wide selection of microbrews, good food, and live entertainment most nights.
Though the city is hot and humid in summer, but if you've visited some of the best attractions and museums, and you even got to try some of the local cuisine, for sure you're planning on coming back soon!
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