Blaffer Art Museum Welcome to the Blaffer Art Museum, one of the most cutting-edge art facilities in all of Houston. Located within the Arts District on the University of Houston campus, this museum aims to 'further understanding of contemporary art through exhibition, publications, and public programs'. The museum considers itself to be the 'Gateway' between…
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Miller Outdoor Theater
Miller Outdoor Theater One of the best spots to visit for quality entertainment while in Houston is the Miller Outdoor Theatre, the outdoor Performing Arts Center in Hermann Park. This attraction is unique in that it is ALWAYS free for guests, being the largest of its kind in the U.S to offer such an opportunity. The theater is open…
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Travel Feature Friday with Michelle: St. Louis City Museum
This week our AST staff vlogger, Michelle, is going to tell you all about one of our favorite places to stop in St. Louis, the St. Louis City Museum! Housed in a recycled 600,000 square foot shoe company, this constantly evolving “museum” is a wonderful, eclectic fusion of post-apocalyptic playground, midway funhouse, surrealistic treehouse pavilion,…
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A Teacher’s Guide to Student Travel
Are you a chaperone just beginning the process of planning your big group trip? If you are, you have come to the right place! Adventure Student Travel strives to assist you in all areas of your trip planning needs. We are going to take you through the first steps of your planning process and make…
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Williams Waterwall
Williams Waterwall The Williams Waterwall, also known as the Geral D. Hines Waterfall Park, is one of the most interesting (and FREE) landmarks you can visit while in Houston. This multi-story sculptural fountain serves as the cornerstone of Uptown Houston, sitting just opposite of Williams Tower (trust us, you can't miss it). Incredible to gaze…
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center [caption id="attachment_32126" align="alignright" width="425"] Houston Arboretum Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to one of Houston's finest free attractions, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. This 155-acre wildlife sanctuary was one of the first nature education facilities for children in the state of Texas, serving over 200,000 people annually, 10,000 of them specifically school groups. The Arboretum is located within…
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5 Keys to Fundraising Success
Here at Adventure Student Travel, our job isn't merely to sell student group trips. Our job is also to ensure all students get the chance to embark on an educational journey in an unfamiliar place, regardless of their personal situations. Moreso, our job is to allow a complete education for students of all ages, sending them…
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Broadway Class Experience for Students
Ah, Broadway. When my thoughts turn to Broadway they turn to bright lights, the red curtain, dazzling costumes, and the amazing actors and actresses who make the show happen. You probably think of similar things. What if I told you that you could experience a small taste of that, would you be interested? If so,…
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