Batten down the hatches and prepare for the Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Texas' largest canoe and kayak race open to paddlers ages 12 and up and who are encouraged to compete in the most memorable race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou that is a longstanding Houston tradition that begins near San Felipe Street and concludes at Allen's Landing. Free shuttle services are provided for all participants for the 15-mile exciting race that concludes with festivities, including live zydeco music, food and drinks, and trophies for the top three paddlers in Teams, Recreational Canoe, Recreational Kayak, and Unlimited Divisions.
Ready for a challenge to gain access to one of the best-known places for being hard to find, hard to access, and hard to beat when it comes to having a great party? FAO encourages you to check out their selection of fun with some expertly crafted cocktails, local craft draft selection, and bartenders that enjoy hosting people that love to attend a good party. Whether you are looking to lounge, belly up to the bar, or grab a table with your friends, they created a comfortable space to take your break between playing some of the most enjoyable interactive games you will find.
Take a tour through history at The Printing Museum, chronicled by the advent and modernization of printing methods, and learn how the printed word transformed modern culture. Your tour starts with the development of ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets, then the invention of moveable type and Gutenberg's printing press. Along the way, gain a better understanding of how newspaper accounts of major wars, the distribution of the Gutenberg Bible, the Declaration of Independence, and other pivotal documents chronicle the printing revolution and its impact on society.