A Patriotic Tour
By Joshua Hinsdale, Houston
Troubling times only strengthen the American spirit. Besides showcasing the "Grand Old Flag," feed that patriotic energy with lessons in history. From museums to historical markers, there are many places around town just waiting to tell the story about what makes this country so great.
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Space Center Houston
1601 Nasa Rd 1, Houston, TX
Space City: Houston lives up to its nickname with this NASA-based edu-tainment attraction that mixes science facts with fun. -
San Jacinto Monument and Museum
3523 Battleground Rd, LA Porte, TX
A tribute to Texan independence, this towering tourist attraction commemorates the victorious battle against Mexico. -
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
3527 Battleground Rd, La Porte, TX
Walk the deck of Battleship Texas where history comes to life. -
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
1834 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX
Step back into time and check out the forgotten heroes of our history. -
Holocaust Museum
5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX
A grim but ultimately uplifting reminder of why WWII mattered so much. -
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Drive, Galveston, TX
A look back at the flying machines used during WWII. -
Seawolf Park
2504 Church St, Galveston, TX
Two vintage WWII vessels--a sub and a destroyer escort--highlight this commemorative site that's also a great place to picnic and fish. -
Challenger Seven Memorial Park--Wildflowers
2301 W NASA Blvd, Webster, TX
This 211-acre park pays tribute to the astronauts who gave their lives to advance space exploration. -
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
Nestled in urban Houston, this pretty park is built on the site of WWI's Camp Logan and memorializes the soldiers who trained there.
