Places
What is Daikin?
A famous Olympic Gold medalist gymnast who grew up north of Houston in Spring, TX. Married to a football player.
Who is Simone Biles?
This city was called the "Atlantic City of the South" until the great storm of 1900
What is Galveston?
This news anchor is famous for finding slime in the ice machine.
Who is Marvin Zindler?
The largest shopping center in Texas.
What is The Galleria?
This is the oldest park in Houston. Is a Houstonian landmark for the African American community.
What is Emancipation Park?
The 41st President of the United States, known to have lived in Houston
Who is George H.W. Bush?
"Remember the Alamo!" was shouted at this battle where Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
This hunky actor was famous in the movie Dirty Dancing and had a background as a ballet dancer
Who is Patrick Swayze?
This 2.1 mile area is the largest medical complex in the world.
The Texas Medical Center (TMC)
Bets big on the Astro's and owns a furniture store.
Who is Mattress Mack?
A 52-mile, slow moving waterway that runs through many parks and empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
What is Buffalo Bayou?
Famous night club, appeared in the movie "Urban Cowboy"
What is Gilly's?
This restaurant made fajitas an American favorite
What is Ninfa's Restaurant?
This places holds concerts and sporting events. It is named after a motor vehicle company.
What is the Toyota Center
Was previously part of a girl group called "Destiney's Child" and is now a well known solo singer.
Who is Beyonce?
The biggest event in Houston. Happens between February and March. Lot's of concerts happen here.
What is the Houston Rodeo?
Located in the heart of Houston. It is a big space used for meetings, conventions, and exhibits.
What is the George R. Brown Convention Center?
Played 20 seasons in Major league Baseball for the Astro's. Only player to be named All-Star at both second base and catcher.
Who is Craig Biggio?
Famous for biggest prison in Texas. Has a university named after the first President of Texas
What is Huntsville, TX?
This musician is a gambler who enjoys islands in the stream.
Who is Kenny Rogers?
This museum has the "Amazing Body Pavilion"- a 3D tour of the human body.
The Health Museum of Houston