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The 2024 Lone Star Region Convention

 
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Eagle Meets the Chief: Non-Rail Activities

The 2024 NMRA Lone Star Region Convention
Pasadena, Texas     February 15-17, 2024


Non-Rail Schedule: Crafting Activities

Thursday, Feb. 15: Bracelet Jewelry Making
Friday, Feb. 16: Burlap Coasters
Saturday, Feb. 17: Recycled Glass Jar Crafts

We'll also have puzzles and board games so we can have fun as a group!


Craft Train


Scroll Down for Some Houston Area Points of Interest

SHOPPING

Houston Premium Outlets: 29300 Hempstead Rd., Cypress, TX 77433

The Galleria: 5085 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77056. The Galleria is the largest mall in Texas and the seventh largest shopping mall in the U.S. Check out the LEGO store!


ATTRACTIONS

Space Center Houston: 1601 E NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058

Hermann Park: 6100 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
Miniature railroad (fee to ride), Japanese Garden, McGovern Centennial Gardens, Pedal boats, etc.

Kemah Boardwalk: 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah, TX 77565
Dining, rides and amusements (fee to ride)


MUSEUMS - FREE THURSDAY ENTRY

T
he Health Museum: 1515 Hermann Dr. Houston, Texas 77004 (free Thursday from 2-7p)

Houston Museum of Natural Science: 5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030

Museum of Fine Arts: 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005


MUSEUMS - FREE ENTRY EVERY DAY

Art Car Museum: 40 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007 (always free, by appointment)

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston: 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, Texas

The Menil Collection: 1533 Sul Ross St., Houston, TX 77006


A LITTLE FARTHER AWAY

Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX 77550
At the foot of Galveston's historic Strand. Once you've seen the trains, stroll up The Strand for dining, shops, museums and more. The Strand is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark District, with many restored Victorian era buildings.


 
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