| off interstate 45, this unfussy, low-rise hotel is 10 miles from both the space center houston museum and the kemah boardwalk, which overlooks galveston bay. complimentary amenities include a continental breakfast buffet and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres also an outdoor pool and a hot tub. kids age 17 and under stay at no charge with a parent. suites add in-room whirlpool tubs and/or sitting areas with sofabeds. accessed via exterior corridors, the modern rooms have free wi-fi, tvs and desks, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers
William P. Hobby Airport 27 min
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Inc. (15 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting NASA (14 min)
NASA's 1,700-acre facility used for mission control & training shuttle & space station astronauts. Walter Hall Park (12 min)
Expansive park with soccer fields & tennis courts, plus a creek pier & boat ramp. Clear Lake (20 min)
Lake, sailing, and outdoor recreation Magical Winter Lights (9 min) Independence Plaza at Space Center Houston (15 min) Challenger Seven Memorial Park (13 min)
Challenger Space Shuttle disaster memorial & learning center in a 300-acre park with wetlands. Lone Star Flight Museum (17 min)
Home of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, with vintage aircraft & rides on war planes. Armand Bayou Nature Center (25 min)
Vast nature preserve with walking trails & many educational activities, such as guided canoe trips. Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center (15 min)
148-acre site of undeveloped wetlands, offering native flora & fauna & public walking trails. Helen's Garden (11 min)
Serene garden popular for walks, picnics & other low-key activities, plus outdoor photography. Space Center Houston (15 min)
Educational center highlighting all eras of U.S. space travel via exhibits, tours & attractions. Kemah Boardwalk (20 min)
Family-friendly entertainment including retro rides, a wooden roller coaster & two-story carousel. Bayou Wildlife Zoo (12 min)
Visitors ride trams to see more than 500 animals and 60 species, plus a petting zoo & pony rides. Butler Longhorn Museum (12 min)
Museum tracing the history of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed with Western artifacts, art & a video. | 
