ASTRODOME CONVENTION CENTER - $100
million entertainment complex includes Astrodome, Astrohall and
Astroarena. Superlatives are required to describe the Astrodome,
or Harris County Domed Stadium; its official name. An 18 story
office building would fit inside the Astrodome. It is the world's
first air-conditioned domed stadium for baseball and football,
and also accommodates basketball, boxing, conventions, rodeos,
and almost any other entertainment or sporting event. Astrodome
seats up to 65,000 with adjacent parking for 24,000 cars. home
of baseballs National League Houston Astros, football's NFL Houston
Oilers, and the University of Houston Cougars. Site of Houston
Stock Show and Rodeo. Tours are daily at 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
except on days with afternoon events. Parking and tour fees.
Astrohall is one of the world's largest exhibition centers and
the Astroarena contains 6,000 theater-type seats. On Kirby drive
off South Main, or off Loop 610. For tour information telephone
713-799-9544; or write P.O. Box 288, Houston 77001-0288.
ASTROWORLD/WATERWORLD - Part of
Six Flags family and one of nation's great amusement centers,
AstroWorld features over 100 shows, rides and attractions for
the entire family. Some rides that remain favorites; the Texas
Cyclone, rated one of the best roller coasters in the world; Thunder
Rivers simulated white-water ride; and on Ultra Twister; visitors
dive 92 feet straight down before making a 360 degree rotating
turn forwards, then backwards.
Adventure Rivers of Texas stretches 60 feet in the air and has
four chutes, each named for Texas Rivers, that send yellow rafts
twisting and turning before plunging into a refreshing pool. Children
enjoy Bugs Bunny's Enchanted Kingdom.
Batman: The Escape takes guest through the Batcave, Arctic Park,
and Gotham City before sending them on the ride of a lifetime;
Texas' only stand-up roller coaster, which travels through a 360
degree loop, tight hairpin turns and a tunnel.
A popular feature is Water World with a host of water slides,
swings, surfing and children's water play area. The fantasyland
is open on weekends in spring and fall; daily in the summer. Loop
610 at Kirby Drive. An admission is charged.
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