Houston has its share of exciting attractions. You have fantastic museums, city parks and much much more. But what if you want to do something different? Well if you want to do something different, something off of the beaten path, you can visit the Orange Show Monument.
The Orange Show Monument was created by a postman named Jeff McCissack. The monument uses castaway materials to pay tribute to his favorite fruit , the orange. McCissack started work on the monument in 1956 and finally finished it in 1979. He would pass away only a few months later. The monument was saved in 1980 when a group of citizens formed a non profit group to purchase and maintain it.
So what will you find at the Orange Show Monument. The monument is a multi level structure made from just about everything including bricks, tiles and assorted junk. As you tour the monument you will run into handmade signs and handcrafted statues and characters made from junk. Its quite a unique structure that will definitely give you something to talk about.
If you would like to visit the monument you can view it every weekend from the middle of March to the middle of December from 12 to 5. The monument is located at 2401 Munger Street and you can call 713-926-6368 for more information.
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Dallas is a very family friendly city. Each and every year thousands of people travel to the Lone Star State for their Texas vacations and holidays. One of the prime destinations for people interested in visiting Texas is the bustling city of Dallas in central Texas. If you have found yourself in a position to take a rather spur of the moment trip and are looking for an ideal destination for your upcoming travels, Dallas could just be your next spot for a weekend getaway!
Dallas is home to a number of top rated resorts. As is the case with so many different hotel properties, Dallas resorts are faced with last minute cancellations. (Many of these Dallas resorts partner with major airlines to develop complete travel and lodging packages that you can take advantage of as part of any 11th hour vacation.)
If you are not inclined to spend your time milling around resorts, the city is flush with a wide range of different events, sites and venues that you can take advantage of during your stay in the Lone Star State. As an example, a significant number of people enjoy spending time shopping at the wide array of shops and stores that can be found in the Texas city. The famous Galleria Mall is one of the premier shopping venues in all of North America. Dallas has also blossomed of late when it comes to live performances.
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Austin is an interesting place to visit. It is the capitol of Texas and as such it is one of the most important cities in the state. As symbol of that importance is the Governors mansion. Located at 1010 Colorado right next door to the capitol it is a sight to behold.
The Governor’s Mansion has housed every governor of the state of Texas since 1856. It was designed in 1854 by architect Abner Cook and was built in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It was completed on June 14, 1856 and its first resident was Governor Elisha Marshall Pease. Since this time the mansion has undergone many restorations and upgrades but has remained true to the original design of Abner Cook. The last restoration in 1991 was made possible by a $1 million dollar appropriation from the state legislature and an additional $3 million in private donations.
Visitors to the Mansion today will see a short 20 minute tour featuring an extensive collection of portraits and antique furniture which give a glimpse into the mansion’s and the state’s past history. Some of these items include Stephen F Austin’s writing desk, a couch from the estate of Governor Pease and various other historic artifacts. It is a tour that is very much worth taking.
If you would like to visit the mansion you can get more information at 512-463-5516. Tours are usually given between 10AM and Noon from Monday to Thursday. It is a limited time frame but you must keep in mind that this is after all still someone’s home. So if you find yourself in Austin pay the Governor’s mansion a visit.
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