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| Great source of family fun! |
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| The skates are comfortable.. just make sure you remember socks! |
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| You're never too old for a visit from Santa! |
Staying in Houston over Winter break and looking for something to do? Looking to blow off some steam and relax after studying for finals? Or just looking for something fun to do outdoors as the weather gets chillier? Look no further than Discovery Green's outdoor ice skating rink! The downtown Houston skyline is the perfect backdrop for outdoor skating on a rink that uses recycled water from Kinder Lake and is powered by renewable energy.
I must admit, I'm not very graceful when it comes to walking around in regular old tennis shoes. So, thoughts of taking my somewhat clumsy self to the ice on thin blades was enough to make my already quivering knees, weak with nerves. But the outdoor scenery and the excitement from fellow skaters, not to mention the delicious hot cocoa and the holiday music and cheer, was enough to put me in the skating spirit!
Here's what I LOVED about skating at Discovery Green:
- Fun for all ages! There were families, young couples, kids, and teenagers all having a blast!
- It's a workout! I have to admit, after about 10 laps or so, I was tuckered out!
- No experience necessary! Whether you're brand new to skating, or whether you can skate backwards like a pro, everyone is welcome on the ice.
- Refreshments! There's nothing like a hot cocoa or a mint chocolate latte to warm you up on a chilly day.
- You may get to see Santa! We arrived at the rink around 4:30 on a Saturday, and about 45 minutes into our skating experience, Santa himself came out for a spin on the ice.
Discovery Green is located at 1500 McKinney St.
Houston, Texas 77010
The skating rink is open daily from November 25, 2010 – January 17, 2011
Admission is $10 plus tax, and this includes rental skates.
Hours of Operations:
- Monday - Thursday (School Days) 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Fridays, Saturday, School Holidays 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sundays 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
I love that Santa has to be escorted but he still managed to get bum-rushed by a fan! haha Looks fun!
ReplyDeleteHe was such a trooper! He stayed out on the ice for about 45 minutes and was super willing to pose for everyone's photos! :)
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