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Summer is quickly approaching and many families will be planning out their summer vacations. Kemah is a small city of just under 3,000 that lies between Houston and Galveston. Less than 200 miles from the Austin area, it makes a great vacation destination.

The most popular destination in Kemah is the Boardwalk; it is located on Galveston Bay. When hurricane Ike hit the gulf coast, much of the boardwalk was destroyed. Over the past year, it has been rebuilt and is open for business.

The boardwalk is a mini amusement park has many attractions for the entire family; such as a ferris wheel, carousel and the Bullet, a 96 foot tall wooden roller coaster, with a 92 foot drop. The boardwalk has many other attractions as well as restaurants, which include the Aquarium, where dinners can dine while surrounded by huge aquariums. There are souvenir shops lined up on the boardwalk and a mini train that takes visitors around the entire park.

The boardwalk also has its own hotel for guests to stay in while they are visiting. Visitors can also visit the famous Kemah lighthouse water tower.

Just a few miles south of Kemah is Galveston, another popular vacation destination. Galveston is home of Moody Gardens. Moody Gardens contains an Aquarium Pyramid complete with several exhibits that include the South Atlantic Exhibit, Penguin Exhibit, Caribbean Exhibit and North Pacific Exhibit. Each exhibit is different and has something everyone will enjoy.

Visitors of Moody Gardens can also enjoy the Rainforest Pyramid. It is a 10 story pyramid with over 2,000 species of exotic plants from the rainforests of Africa and Asia. Animals and birds of the rain forest roam the rainforest so visitors can get up close to these exotic creatures.

Moody Gardens also has its very own 4D Theater, where visitors can see, feel and hear the action of a 15 minute movie. There is also a 3D IMAX theater for visitors to enjoy.

Moody Gardens also has a Ridefilm theater. Each 18 passenger ride is surrounded by 180 degree wrap around screen. The rider feels as if they are in the scene in which they are riding.

For the family members who love to golf, Moody Gardens has that covered too. Golfers can experience a seaside course with a tropical feel. The course has 500 palm trees to shade visitors.

Galveston also has beaches that vacationers can enjoy. Another feature Galveston has added is the Schlitterbahn Water Park. This park is the third in the Schlitterbahn park family and has 32 attractions for visitors to enjoy.

League City is also near Kemah, and is located between Houston and Clear Lake. There are many things to do here as well; one is NASA and Johnson Space Center. This is not only entertaining, but a learning experience everyone in the family can enjoy.

If quiet is something your looking for, there are several bay houses for rent on the Galveston Bay. These homes overlook the quiet bay and are sure to give families lasting memories and beautiful sunsets.


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Brenham is located on highway 290; about 75 miles northwest of Houston and 90 miles from Austin. Brenham was established around 1843 and was named after a Republic Of Texas hero by the name of Dr. Richard Fox Brenham, who had practiced medicine in the area.

Brenham is located in Washington County and is the County seat, with a population nearing 15,000 and Brenham is the home and headquarters for Blue Bell Creameries. Blue Bell is the third best selling ice cream in the country, despite only being sold in about seventeen states.

The creamery was founded in 1907 as "Brenham Creamery Co." The name changed to "Blue Bell" in 1930, after the wild flower that grows in the area. In 1981 "Time" magazine devoted a seven page article to the creamery.

Brenham is known for its German heritage, and holds a festival each year in May called "Maifest." This celebration is one of the oldest German festivals in the south, with this year being the 119th celebration. The festival celebrates German heritage. Each year there is a parade, children's carnival, arts and crafts and plenty of German music and much more.

Brenham is also famous for its Bed and Breakfasts. "Far View" is a bed and breakfast estate that was restored in 1925. It is a prairie-style home and is a "Texas Recorded Historical Landmark." There are several bed and breakfasts in the Brenham area and each has its own unique way of pleasing its visitors, whether they are on business or just wanting a romantic getaway.

Another popular destination for visitors and residents is the "Antique Rose Emporium." The renowned 8 acre garden center is beautifully landscaped displaying old garden roses, native plants, old fashioned perennials and herbs. The gardens also have a restored 1855 stone kitchen, and 1850's salt house and many other restored buildings that are original to the site.

Brenham also has a downtown historic main street. There are historical buildings as well as the Unity Theatre, where past historic events come to life on stage. The historic district has many restaurants as well as 40 shops and stores to visit.

Brenham is home of "Washington on the Brazos." The park is located on the original town site of Washington. Washington on the Brazos is a state historic site and is located on 293 acres. The park is open year round and is open to the public. Visitor's can stroll through the park and enjoy picnic lunches on the grounds.

Brenham is surrounded with rolling hills that come to life in the spring with beautiful Blue Bonnets and other wild flowers. Be sure to bring your camera and take a few snap shots.

Brenham has much to offer visitors and residents. From romantic getaways in a historic bed and breakfast, to strolling through historical sites downtown. There is always something interesting to do. Plan a vacation or just simply stop in on your way through and visit some of Texas' history.


Inside Houston helps people looking for homes in Houston Texas. They have a Houston real estate blog with updated market information. They also have statistical information on Houston real estate and Brenham real estate.

The Houston Market looks like it has improved in the last month. We have a drop of 18.27 compared to March 2008. While this may sound bad but its better than the 25.61% and 24.6% drops we saw the last two months. Average prices are 10% less than what we saw a year ago. This is roughly in line with what we have been seeing recently. One of the most positive developments for the Houston market is the number of listings has dropped.

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There were 3065 home sales in Houston for January 2009. These are the lowest numbers since January 2001. Median sales prices were down a little over 12 percent. The months of inventory is still pretty low at 5.9 percent. To read more go to our Houston Real Estate Blog statistics provided by Houston Tx real estate