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Optional Tours and Events
Sunday, February 11
Space Houston
NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston’s most popular attraction, is the optional tour for Sunday. Visit the museum and take a private tram tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at space exploration. During the tour, you will go through Rocket Park, where an actual Saturn V rocket is displayed.
Cost: $65 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, admission, private tram tour and lunch.
Tuesday, February 13
Old Town Spring
Take a tour of Old Town Spring, a turn-of-the-century town build near the Great Northern Railroad, composed of Victorian-style shops, restaurants, museums and art galleries. Most of the shops occupy buildings and homes constructed in the early 1900’s for the then booming railroad town. Afterwards you will have a private lunch on the patio at Armadillo Palace.
Cost: $70 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation and lunch.
Houston Stampede – Offsite Event
The Houston Stampede is the place for the final offsite event where Texas culture meets southern hospitality. A night in cowboy boots and hats with some old-fashioned BBQ and entertainment will give participants a total Texas experience.
Cost: $120 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, entertainment and dinner.
Wednesday, February 14
Port of Houston – Boat Tour*
Enjoy passing views of operations at the Port of Houston and learn more about maritime history during a sightseeing boat tour through Houston’s ship channel.
Cost: $50 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, private charter cruise, guided tour, snacks and beverages.
*This tour is currently on a waitlist