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Clear Lake, Texas Article by Lisa
Ferguson Clear Lake is an
extraordinary place to live or visit. A city within a city that has much to offer.
Friendly
people, sunny weather, beautiful sunsets and cool, clear water. So get ready to set sail and have the time of your life! Not to mention, the shopping at the countless antique and souvenir shops and dining at the delicious seafood restaurants and luxurious hotels or just relaxing under the nearest shade tree. Boating enthusiasts can choose from 19 marinas and over 7,000 boat slips in the Clear Lake area, the third largest concentration of pleasure boats in the United States. |
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| Kemah Boardwalk Children and adults a like will love the 36-foot Carousel, 65-foot Ferris Wheel, CP Huntington train, Pharaoh’s Fury, rock climbing wall and the high speed boat thrill ride, Joe’s Boardwalk Beast!
Plus! You don’t want to miss the newest rides The Kemah Boardwalk Tower (right photo), Inverter, Aviator, Balloon Wheel, Red Baron, Boardwalk Bouncer and Crazy Submarine. |
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Situated on West
shoreline of Galveston Bay sits the greater Clear Lake area, a community
of 10 small cities plus the south end of Houston, with a population
over 400,000.
"Our region now extends well beyond the shores
of Clear Lake", says Jim Reinhartsen, president & CEO of the Clear Lake
Economic Development Foundation. " We decided to change the name to Bay
Area Houston, which gives a clearer image of our territory".
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Once dependant on NASA and
the Johnson Space Center for much of it's economic growth & development,
the Clear Lake area ( now part of Houston ) has a much broader and diverse group of business.
A recent report by Angelou Economics indicates that aerospace, technology and specialty chemicals have been the strongest contributors to Bay Area Houston's economy. However, tourism, recreational boating and biotechnology are broadening the region's economic
base. Recreational boating accounts for about 10 percent of all gross sales in the Bay Area - more than $200 million annually. |
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| Bay Area Park located
in the heart of Clear lake, offers many recreational activities, kayaking,
fishing, birding are just a few of the things to do at the park.
Baseball and softball fields dominate
the interior of the park, two boardwalks meander into the marsh area,
picnic tables with bar-be-que pits are located throughout. |
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The Houston Space
Center is one of Clear Lake's most popular tourist destinations, kids love the amusement
park like atmosphere while adults enjoy the educational
aspect, there really is something for everyone.
Exhibits, attractions, special presentations and hands-on activities, make the Houston Space Center a premier educational experience. The $70 million, 180,000-square-foot, Disney-designed facility
is something to behold, a truly spectacular complex, filled with
incredible rides, exhibits and attractions. |
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| Kemah Shopping
All About Interiors, 501 9th Street,
281-478-5725 |
Refreshments &
Bars Boardwalk Fudge,
605 6th Street, 281-538-4165 Dining Aquarium Restaurant, 281-334-9010 Accommodations Awhite Texas Pelican, 408-A Bay
Avenue, 281-538-3900 |
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