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General

JESSE H. JONES PARK & NATURE CENTER

MERCER ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS

OLD TOWN SPRING

SPLASHTOWN U.S.A

Attractions

• JESSE H. JONES PARK & NATURE CENTER - Nestled in heavily wooded area; 5 mile hiking trail meanders through woods across boardwalks over pond, ending at sandy shores of Spring Creek. Programs and exhibits on plant and animal life and special children's program in Nature Center building. Open daily, except Christmas. 20634 Kenswick Drive off F.M. 1960 east. 713-446-8588.


Pioneer Homestead Museum developed to accurately represent 183-0s pioneer homestead and Indian homestead. Buildings include log cabin, smoke house, root cellar, corn crib and shed, log barn, and other facilities one would find on typical homestead. Two dwellings represent Akokisa Indian homestead.

• MERCER ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS - A 214 acre facility with formal gardens; arboretum with picnic area garden and nature trails. Open daily except Christmas. At 22306 Aldine Westfield.
• OLD TOWN SPRING - Restored railroad village of early 900s with some 150 shops featuring antiques, art, crafts, clothing, and restaurants. I-45 Spring Cypress Road, Exit 70 A, one mile east. For information, 713-353-9310.
• SPLASHTOWN U.S.A. - Catch a wave in enormous wave pool. Experience a waterfall on Shot Gun Falls, or splash into the Blue Lagoon, a two-level activity pool. There's something for everyone at the 46 acre park. On northbound I-45 at Holzwarth Road, exit 68. Admission.

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