| suites feature whirlpool tubs. some add kitchenettes. parking is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. accessed by exterior entrances, the informal rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minibars and microwaves. along a commercial street, this unpretentious hotel is half a mile from state highway 146, a mile from galveston bay and 4 miles from kemah boardwalk theme park
William P. Hobby Airport 37 min
Armand Bayou Nature Center (22 min)
Vast nature preserve with walking trails & many educational activities, such as guided canoe trips. Challenger Seven Memorial Park (23 min)
Challenger Space Shuttle disaster memorial & learning center in a 300-acre park with wetlands. Bayshore Park (4 min) Space Center Houston (21 min)
Educational center highlighting all eras of U.S. space travel via exhibits, tours & attractions. Boardwalk Bullet Roller Coaster (10 min)
Roller coaster Bayou Wildlife Zoo (26 min)
Visitors ride trams to see more than 500 animals and 60 species, plus a petting zoo & pony rides. Magical Winter Lights (19 min) Sylvan Beach Park (24 min)
Park featuring sandy beach areas, play equipment, a fishing pier & a pavilion for events. NASA (17 min)
NASA's 1,700-acre facility used for mission control & training shuttle & space station astronauts. Kemah Boardwalk (9 min)
Family-friendly entertainment including retro rides, a wooden roller coaster & two-story carousel. Deep Hole Park (12 min)
This small grassy park features a gazebo, playground & waterfront boardwalk for fishing. Independence Plaza at Space Center Houston (20 min) Butler Longhorn Museum (15 min)
Museum tracing the history of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed with Western artifacts, art & a video. Clear Lake (14 min)
Lake, sailing, and outdoor recreation | 
