One Day in Tomball, Texas

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Tomball, Texas is a small suburb in the Houston metro area. The town was named Peck up until 1907. It was then renamed Tomball after local congressman Thomas Henry Ball who played a key role in the development of the port of Houston. I like the fact that Tomball is a little off the beaten path, as it is not positioned on any of the major interstate freeways that serve Houston. Yet, it is still easy to drive to Houston on the highway that is also Main Street in Tomball. I also liked the strong sense of community that I felt here, as evidenced by many festivals and a great farmers market.

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Water Wall
The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall is an amazing sight to see. It is a sculpture and water fountain that is several stories tall. It is also known as the Williams Waterwall because it is located on the south end of the Williams Tower office building, in the Uptown District of Houston. Both the waterwall and the building were designed by pri... More >
The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall is an amazing sight to see. It is a sculpture and water fountain that is several stories tall. It is also known as the Williams Waterwall because it is located on the south end of the Williams Tower office building, in the Uptown District of Houston. Both the waterwall and the building were designed by prize-winning architect Philip Johnson. No admission cost and convenient parking make this an easy place to take the family. Plus, you get to enjoy the rest of the Uptown Houston skyline. If you go in the summer, it makes a relaxing, cool spot to rest a little bit during a hot walk.
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Forbidden Gardens
Forbidden Gardens is an outdoor museum of Chinese culture and history located in Katy, Texas. Basically, the displays are replicas of some of Chinas more famous buildings and artifacts. It was built by a businessman from Hong Kong who feared that his teenage children didnt know much about Chinese culture because they had lived in the U... More >
Forbidden Gardens is an outdoor museum of Chinese culture and history located in Katy, Texas. Basically, the displays are replicas of some of Chinas more famous buildings and artifacts. It was built by a businessman from Hong Kong who feared that his teenage children didnt know much about Chinese culture because they had lived in the United States their whole lives. I really enjoyed the miniature replicas of the Forbidden City and of Emperor Qin's six thousand-man terra-cotta army, and his tomb, Mount Li. This is quite an interesting museum, but it may be a bit over-priced at ten dollars for admission.
I highly recommend this hotel.
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Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen
As a sushi lover, I highly recommend Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen. However, I also realize that not everybody loves sushi as much as I do, and for those, Sushi Hana is still a really good choice. There are many items on the menu that are not sushi, and more mainstream, like the General Tsos chicken, the kobe burger and fried grouper. Th... More >
As a sushi lover, I highly recommend Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen. However, I also realize that not everybody loves sushi as much as I do, and for those, Sushi Hana is still a really good choice. There are many items on the menu that are not sushi, and more mainstream, like the General Tsos chicken, the kobe burger and fried grouper. The atmosphere at the sushi bar was very comfortable. Our chefs were very interactive with us throughout the evening and added to our good time.
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is a very nice concert amphitheater in a wooded setting. It has a capacity of 17,000 people and is the most popular place in the Houston area to see a concert. There are some reserved seats closer to the stage, and a grassy hill for general admission tickets. Food and drinks were expensive, but the bathrooms were clean. Overall, the venue is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the concert from my general admission seat on the hillside. Remember to bring plenty of cash for drinks and snacks and a blanket or low chair to sit on the grass. Any concert here is a perfect activity to have as the center of your whole visit to The Woodlands.
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The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention...
The location of this hotel is what I liked the most when I visited. The Woodlands Waterway is a great place to take a walk. I enjoyed a few hours wandering up and back the waterway between the hotel and the mall. There was a fountain that does a water show with music and lights that was fun to watch. The hotel is convenient walking dis... More >
The location of this hotel is what I liked the most when I visited. The Woodlands Waterway is a great place to take a walk. I enjoyed a few hours wandering up and back the waterway between the hotel and the mall. There was a fountain that does a water show with music and lights that was fun to watch. The hotel is convenient walking distance to the mall and the pavilion and tons of other shops and restaurants. The housekeeping staff in particular took very good care of me. The room was always clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel.
I thoroughly enjoyed the concert from my general admission seat on the hillside.
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Ross Pincock
Ross Pincock
I love music! I have spent most of my life either playing and writing music or listening to a live performance. I also love the outdoors, particularly camping, hiking, bicycling and sitting around the campfire. I am a father and I love spending time with my kids.
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