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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Prague is situated in central Europe which makes it a convenient location from all major European cities. Its excellent rail connection system with the rest of Europe makes it an ideal location for Europeans in search of a city break.
Capital of the Czech Republic, with a land mass which covers 200 sq miles, Prague is a rapidly expanding city, with a great range of historical architecture and historical monuments displaying the history of the Czech people. Prague has a population of just over one million - and recently became a member of the EU.
It’s main airport, Ruzyne Airport, is Pragues’ only international airport and is situated 10 miles northwest of the city. Regular buses leave the arrivals building and take thirty minutes to the city hcentre.
The best and quickest way of travelling around Prague is by metro. The metro is also the most comfortable transport system and is very straightforward with clear easy-to understand signs. Other methods of travelling around the city include a good tram system and a bus service to the outer regions of Prague.
Most sites worth viewing are situated in the centre of the city, whic is the historic area of Prague. Prague has over twenty large museums and hundreds of fine art galleries for tourists to view. Its museums give a fascinating insight into the history of the Czech people.
Also situated in the centre of Prague are the cities most lush gardens and palaces. Prague castle overlooks the city and still remains in good shape after centuries of wars and invasions. The river Vltava runs through the centre of Prague with boating trips providing an ideal way of exploring many of Prague’s historic parts. These trips only run through the summer months.
The winter months in Prague can become extremely cold, while the summer remains warm and mild. Rainfall in Prague is plentiful during the months of October and November. Snow falls can get quite heavy, but never too extreme. If you are lucky enough to be in Prague after a snow fall, the early morning light shining on the snow turns the city into a magical place.
Prague has become one of Europe’s most visited cities. Most of the good hotels are found near the city centre and range from large international hotel chains to smaller more exclusive old-fashioned Czech hotels. Hostels are rare in Prague, but some travel agencies offer cheap rooms in private dwellings.
Prague has a large variety of restaurants which are located mainly near the city centre. The cuisine in Prague is similar to that of central Europe, dishes contain large portions of meat, mainly beef or pork, and are served with potatoes or rice. On special occasions game is normally served as a main course. Czech beers are famous around the world, and accompany a meal very well.
A cheap city to visit, and well known for its artistic heritage, Prague will offer you a memorable and rewarding trip.
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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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