Sea Center Texas

Sea Center is a 22,000 square foot hatchery for raising red drum. It also includes a touch tank for kids and aquariums that mimic the different eco- systems in this area. The star of the show is Gordon a 250 pound grouper that lives in a 50,000 gallon aquarium. Come by and say hi to Gordon.

300 Medical Dr., Lake Jackson; free to the public 6 days a week. Phone: (979) 292-0100 Hours: Tues-Fri, 9-4; Sat, 10-5; Sun, 1-4; Closed Monday.

www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter

www.gcbo.org

The Center for The Arts & Sciences

Come check out The Center for a live show at the theater or stop by the natural science museum and see the life-sized dinosaur replica and the largest shell collection in the south. Also contains an art gallery showcasing local artists and see the stars in the planetaruim.

Phone: 979-265-7661 Hours: Tues-Fri, 9-4, Sat, 10-5; Sun, 1-4; Mon-closed. Free to public, except Center Stages productions.

www.bcfas.org

www.fws.gov

Beaches

Surfside Beach

Surfside beach with its 21 miles of shoreline is a perfect place to walk, fish, swim, or just watch the ships go by. There are deep sea charters available or stop by the jetty park and cast your line of the mile long jetties. There is also a bait shop located there, a playground, and places to hang out in the shade and grill.

Golf