David Lintner, MD

Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, where you can enjoy five miles of nature trails winding through native prairie, savanna, wetland, woodland, riparian habitats, and have ample opportunities for exciting wildlife sightings. Explore The Nature Center building, which features a Nature Shop filled with items for nature lovers of all ages, an interactive Discovery Room, Educational Exhibits, hands-on activities, live ambassador animals, biofacts, and a weekly botany display.

Explore the origins of earth and man at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where more than a dozen permanent exhibits explore the worlds of astronomy, space science, Native Americans, chemistry, energy, paleontology, and Texas wildlife. There are also several displays of dinosaur skeletons, natural gems, and other attractions that will keep you occupied for hours. Special sections of the museum include the Wortham IMAX Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Burke Baker Planetarium, and the George Observatory.

Explore a world of science and adventure at Moody Gardens, where there's always something new and exciting to discover. The tourist attraction features three main pyramids with an aquarium, rainforest, and discovery center. There's also an IMAX Theater, a paddle-wheel cruise boat, a hotel, and a convention center. As one of the premier educational and leisure facilities in the Southwest, it provides horticultural therapy, education, and employment for individuals with a wide range of physical and emotional disabilities.