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Nicknamed a "playground for your mind," this attraction offers interactive and hands-on activities for family fun & it's free on Thursday evenings!
What is The Children's Museum?
100
Which famous benefactor and namesake created Houston's most important research university, also known as the home of the Owls?
Who is Rice (full name William Marsh Rice)?
100
Once considered the Atlantic City of the South until the great storm of 1900, this city, located in the Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land metropolis, was the main port for the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution
What is Galveston?
100
Which news anchor and famous Houstonian would rather you watch CBS than NBC?
Who is Dan Rather?
100
The largest shopping center in Texas, this mall is modeled after and named for its Milanese predecessor
What is The Galleria?
200
Located in central Downtown Houston, this location was the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas
What is The Rice Hotel?
200

She began her acting career at a young age and quickly became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series Lizzie McGuire


Who is Hilary Duff?

200
"Remember the Alamo!" was the famous decree heard at this site, the location of the decisive battle that won Texas its long sought independence from Mexico in 1836
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
200
This hunky actor, born and raised in Houston and made famous in the movie Dirty Dancing, had a prestigious background as a ballet dancer
Who is Patrick Swayze?
200
This is the 4th largest city in the United States
What is Houston?
300
This historic spot helped assist the soldiers of the Texas Revolution to victory in 1836
What is Lynch's Ferry? (also acceptable Lynchburg Ferry- modern name)
300
Known as the Napoleon of the West, this decorated military leader, politician, and President of Mexico was defeated in 1836 by the Republic of Texas leader Sam Houston
Who was Santa Anna (Antonio López de Santa Anna)?
300
Lynch's Ferry (now Lynchburg Ferry) transported the soldiers of the Texas Revolution across this river to victory, located near Galveston Bay
What is the San Jacinto River?
300
No longer a single lady, this R & B sensation found her destiny singing and dancing while attending the High School For Performing Arts, located in Houston, Texas
Who is Beyonce (Knowles)?
300

If you are craving authentic Mexican food while in Houston, this restaurant made fajitas an American favorite and has other restaurants including El Tiempo & Laurenzo’s? 

What is Ninfa's Restaurant?

400
A favorite attraction in Houston, located in the heart of the museum district, this complex holds one of the largest and most diverse collections of art in the United States
What is The Museum of Fine Art Houston? (or MFAH)
400

the earliest surgeons to perform coronary artery bypass surgery. A pioneer in the development of an artificial heart, he was among the first to use an external heart pump successfully in a patient – a left ventricular bypass pump.

Who is Dr. Debakey?

400
The Battle of San Jacinto won independence for Texas from Mexico after these two devastating losses for the Texas Republic
What were the Battle of the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre?
400
The first woman to ever win an Olympic Gold medal in gymnastics made Houston a hot-spot for gymnastic training in the 80's with world famous trainer Béla Károlyi
Who is Mary Lou Retton?
400
The first word spoken on the Moon by Neil Armstrong
What is "Houston"?
500

Cullen, Westheimer, Fondren, Bissonnet, Holcombe, Rankin, and Shepherd are just a few names of famous Houstonians who have this distinct honor in common

What are names of street signs in Houston?

500

This man wore many hats during his life: he was the leader of the Texas revolution, President of the Republic of Texas, Governor of Texas, and U.S. Senator, as well as the namesake of the 4th largest city in America

Who is Sam Houston?

500
Location of the burial site and memorial statue of Sam Houston
What is Huntsville, Texas?
500
University of Houston graduate and Houston-based fashion designer based won Project Runway Season Two
Who is Chloe Dao?
500
This Houston attraction houses the "Amazing Body Pavilion"- a 3D internal tour of the human body and educational programs for all ages
The Health Museum of Houston