| Houston, Texas is a phenomenally large city and it | | | | Head southwest from the center of Houston and you |
| boasts a long list of fun filled activities, fascinating | | | | will find the growing community of Cinco Ranch. This |
| landmarks and interesting sights. Although the central | | | | thriving metropolis is also the home of the Cinco Ranch |
| downtown area of Houston is one that attracts a | | | | Day Spa where Houston tourists can indulge in the |
| great deal of attention from visitors you will discover | | | | delightful, self pampering treatments that are offered. |
| that the west Houston communities can add a special | | | | Full beauty and massage services are available and |
| flavor to any Texas style vacation. There are many | | | | the costs are very reasonable. We all know that any |
| top restaurants and shops in the western Houston | | | | road trip or vacation should include at least one spa |
| communities and there are also a number of little | | | | visit and the staff at Cinco Ranch is dedicated to |
| known wonders to explore. | | | | making your stay a truly "fabulous, diva moment". |
| Here is a short list of some west Houston highlights | | | | If you travel along I-10 West you can explore the |
| that you may want to consider adding to your | | | | natural beauty and adventures that are waiting for you |
| personal vacation itinerary. | | | | and your family at George Bush Park. This west |
| At 6025 Richmond Avenue you will find one of the | | | | Houston attraction is a favorite of many residents and |
| oddest sculptures in the US. This 50 foot metal | | | | tourists. There are 2.5 mile trails for hikers and biking |
| saxophone is literally made of old VW Beetles. While | | | | enthusiasts to enjoy and the park also has a model |
| Beetle fans may consider the imposing monument a bit | | | | airplane field. 15 acres of land is fenced and it has |
| sacrilegious most people adore the quirky, offbeat | | | | been dedicated as a dog park. Visitors can enjoy |
| humor and you have to give credit to the artist for | | | | swimming, picnics, soccer, baseball and horseback |
| creating such a uniquely different work of art. The | | | | rides all at this enormous outdoor attraction. |
| saxophone used to be the landmark of a popular | | | | 8944 A Clarkcrest is where you will discover |
| restaurant, but alas, the eatery has now been closed | | | | Houston's Theatre Southwest. This intimate setting |
| for a number of years. Richmond Avenue is just to | | | | was founded more than 50 years ago by the Pearsall |
| the west of downtown Houston near the Bellaire | | | | family and it has earned a stellar reputation as a |
| community and is easily accessible from I-10. | | | | presenter of outstanding live theater performances. |
| If quirky sights are something you enjoy then West | | | | Many New York, LA and Broadway stars have been |
| Houston has yet another landmark attraction for your | | | | seen on the stage of Theatre Southwest. |
| viewing pleasure. Travel I-45 to the Memorial Drive exit | | | | The William Reaves Fine Art Gallery is open on |
| and then drive west for approximately a mile. You will | | | | Fridays and Saturdays and it is a good idea to check |
| go past the N. Shepherd Drive turnoff and then go | | | | with the gallery beforehand if you plan to visit. This |
| right onto Malone Street where you will discover a pop | | | | establishment is located in the west Houston area at |
| culture icon known as "The Beer Can House". Yep, it's | | | | 2313 Brun Street. The current exhibit being featured at |
| a house made from nothing but beer cans and their | | | | William Reaves is one created by a regional artist and |
| pull tabs. Even the curtains and fencing around the | | | | it is titled "Roads Less Traveled: Jon Flaming's Texas." |
| yard are constructed from these materials, and the | | | | With a great variety of restaurants, hotels and family |
| original owners of the home reportedly drank the beer | | | | friendly activities to experience it is quite easy to see |
| from each can used to create this very unique | | | | why West Houston is such a popular area for both |
| structure. Worth the trip? Of course, after all how | | | | tourists and local residents. |
| many beer can homes are there in the world? | | | | |