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Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium

An underwater dining and entertainment adventure in the downtown Theater District, this place features 500,000 gallons of marine life, including a train ride through a shark tank, Dive Lounge, Aquarium Restaurant, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, dancing fountains, gift shop and more. Restaurant open daily. Exhibits, games and rides open 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun.–Thu. and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Fri.–Sat. 410 Bagby St. 866/418-3474, 713/223-FISH. www.downtownaquarium.com.

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410 Bagby St.
Houston, Texas
Phone: 866/418-3474
Fax: 713/223-FISH

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Hours

10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun.–Thu. and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Fri.–Sat.

Featured Attraction

Features old Union Pacific and Missouri, Kansas and Texas ("Katy") cabooses, photographs, railroad memorabilia and a vintage motor car. The museum depicts the history of the railroad in Smithville. Katy Depot is constructed from materials salvaged from the former station built in the 1890s. The park's gazebo is topped by a cupola from the 1896 city hall. Park with picnic tables and playground is open daily. Open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Admission charge for museum. 100 N.W. First St., in the chamber of commerce building. 512/237-2313.

City: Smithville
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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