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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.
Astroville Tours is a locally-owned touring company based in the heart of Downtown Houston. They have been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor for four years running and continue to dedicate themselves to making Houston a tourist-friendly city. Guests will discover the must-see hidden gems, including the most extensive downtown tunnel system in America, the original Astrodome, and the largest medical district in the world. Through their sightseeing tours and corporate and social event experiences, Astroville Tours is the perfect choice for you and your loved ones, business associates, and friends to enjoy the best sights, food, and views.
The Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 animals, with more than 900 species representing the seventh most-visited zoo in the nation. Explore the featured attractions, which include the Kipp Aquarium, The Fischer Bird Gardens, the Tropical Bird House, a Children's Zoo with a petting zoo and water playground, the World of Primates, the Wildlife Carousel, the McNair Asian Elephant Habitat, and the Reptile & Amphibian Building.
Bask in the sweet sounds of jazz music at the Houston International Jazz Festival, which makes its annual return by celebrating a remarkable run of music, artists, education, and history. The festival, benefitting Jazz Education, Inc., a nonprofit organization, starts the summer with live music and a host of musicians and bands worldwide. The focus of the festival always seeks to honor the legends, the music, and the standards of tradition, shaping young minds and educating them for the future.