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ACCOMPANYING PERSONS ACTIVITIES

 
Houston City Tour
  Sunday, April 29


Join us for an exploration of our wonderful city. This tour will wind through the busy, vibrant streets of downtown Houston, passing by entertainment and sports complexes, city hall and towering skyscrapers. Along the way you will view Houston’s first suburb, our first-class museum district and the world renowned Medical Center – the largest medical complex in the world.

Let's Go Shopping Tours
  Monday, April 30 | Thursday, May 3 | Friday, May 4


Shopping in Houston is an amazing experience. These shopping adventures will be a mix of walking and riding as we hit the right shops and hippest boutiques in Houston. Featured destinations include the Galleria and Katy Mills Mall.

San Jacinto Battleship Tour
  Monday, April 30
 


Guests will step aboard the Battleship Texas and discover the place where Santa Ana surrendered to Sam Houston, achieving Texas independence. You will roam through the crew’s quarters, engine rooms and decks, and climb onto the Navigation Bridge. This magnificent vessel is permanently anchored on Buffalo Bayou at the San Jacinto Battleground. Come and experience the history of this naval monument and imagine the victories and hardships of this Texas battleground.

Federal Reserve Building Tour
  Tuesday, May 1
 


Join us for a morning at the Federal Reserve Bank. A branch of the Dallas Fed, this imposing and interesting structure is a must-see for anyone visiting Houston. It is not open to the public, so this tour provides you with an opportunity for a private viewing and behind the scenes tour.

Moody Gardens and Galveston Tour
  Tuesday, May 1


Located about 45 minutes from downtown Houston, Moody Gardens will be our first destination of the day. Moody Gardens features a 10-story rainforest pyramid and the aquarium pyramid. The tour also includes a cruise around Galveston Island, a delicious lunch of regional seafood, a historic homes tour and a one-hour shopping excursion on The Strand.

Horseback Riding
  Thursday, May 3
 


Whether you’re a drugstore cowboy or a city slicker, you can relax as professional wranglers lead you through wooded natural trails while riding beautiful Arabian, Paint, Spanish Mustang and Appaloosa horses. So leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and join us on this truly Texas experience!

Cultural Experience Tour
  Friday, May 4
 


Come and experience the diversity of Houston as we visit unique destinations around this great city. Areas that we will visit include the Guandi Temple, the flower man, project row houses, orange show, the beer can house, canal street and rex supply mural.

   


* Accompanying persons activities are subject to change at the host port's discretion.

** Transportation is from and to the host hotel for all social events.

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