Houston Museum District
Binz St.and Main St. www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org
While Manhattan has Fifth Avenue's magnificent Museum Mile, the Bayou City's
Museum District is equally breathtaking and increasingly important. It's also a visually stunning landscape, from the serene tranquility of the Menil's grounds to the shimmering waters of the Mecom Fountain. The area is anchored by parks, a large zoo and many, many museums including a science museum as well as The Rothko Chapel.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet St.
Tel: 713-639-7300 www.MFAH.org
The Museum of Fine Arts is the fifth largest museum in the country and has more than 45,000 works. This museum also happens to be one of Bill's favorite Houston attractions.
Alley Theatre
615 Texas Ave.
Tel: 713-228-8421 www.alleytheatre.org
One of the most highly regarded regional theatres in the world, presenting classics as well as plays by up-and-coming playwrights.
Da Camera of Houston
1427 Branard
Tel: 713-524-5050 www.decamera.com
Musical events for thinking audiences and programs are organized around
particular themes, combining literature and music to give music historical and
cultural context.
Hobby Center for Performing Arts
800 Bagby St.
Tel: 713-315-2525 www.thehobbycenter.org
Prior to entering the Hobby Center, at the corner of Bagby and Walker there are several larger than life Tony Cragg sculptures which are not to be missed and impossible to overlook. This arts center has two theatres. Upon entering the Performing Arts Center, at the grand lobby of Sarofim Hall there is a Sol
LeWitt drawing. Once inside Sarofim Hall, be sure to look up and gaze at the celestial dome.
Houston Ballet in Wortham Center
501 Texas Ave.
Tel: 713-227-2787 www.houstonballet.org
Classic story ballets and fresh works by contemporary choreographers.
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd.
Tel: 713-622-0663
One of the largest shopping malls in the world, The Galleria has an indoor skating rink, many restaurants and more than 300 shops including Saks 5th Ave, which is where Bill and his daughter Courtney shopped for a wedding dress.
Louise Blum Bridal
1801 Post Oak Blvd.
Tel: 713-622-5571 www.louiseblum.com
This is one of the premier bridal shops in Houston. Bill took his daughter Courtney to Louise Blum to try on several beautiful, fairy-tale dresses.
The Antique Pavilion
2311 Westheimer Rd.
Tel: 713-520-9755
Shop the treasures of more than 90 dealers in 23-000 square feet, including a large showcase gallery, quality antiques and collectibles for the discriminating collector.
