Whether you are looking for an activity or attraction to fill a few hours, or if you are planning your summer vacation around the EDNF Conference, Houston has so much to offer. There is plenty to see and do.

Places to go and things to see close to the Renaissance Hotel  Greenway Theatre:  The city has the finest art film house located just a few steps away, accessible by elevator or escalator, in the Greenway underground shopping area. 

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/houston/greenwaytheatre.htm Edwards Grand Stadium (movie theater): Boasting of first-run movies, the Edwards is a 24-screen multiplex less than a mile from the hotel at 3839 Weslayan.  

Galleria: A three-story retail/entertainment area and indoor ice rink, the Galleria teams with numerous upscale shops and restaurants. Hotel will provide transportation. http://www.houstoncl.com/shopping/galleria.htm

 Memorial Park/Houston Arboretum & Nature Center:  A 1466-acre urban park about three miles from the hotel, Memorial Park offers an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, 3-mile jogging course, trails for mountain biking and inline skating. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is onsite for a peaceful getaway. http://texashiker.com/Memorial_Park_Houston.htm; http://www.houstonarboretum.org/.

Memorial Park Golf Course:  Known as one of the best municipal golf courses in the country, you cannot miss this opportunity. Located at http://houstontx.gov/municialgolf/memorial/

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens (just outside Memorial Park): This exquisite home and gardens of Miss Ima Hogg, Bayou Bend, was donated to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in 1957 and opened to the public in 1966. It houses an extensive collection of American antiques and decorative arts.  It is a must-see for lovers of fine antiques and stunningly beautiful gardens. Price: $10.00/adults; $8.50/ Seniors (65+) and college students with ID; $5.00/children 10 to 17. Guided tours available for ages 10 and over. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend/main.asp?target=home

Places to go and things to see downtown and just a few miles away from hotel 

Downtown Aquarium: An adventure for kids of all ages, the Aquarium mixes family fun, fine dining, spectacular sea creatures and gorgeous views of the city. The 500,000-gallon underwater adventure complex includes a Ferris wheel, aquatic carousel and Shark Voyage, and a passenger train that tunnels through a huge fish tank. And you cannot miss the new White Tigers of the Maharaja Temple exhibit, featuring four of the captivating big cats. Located at

Theater District: Although many venues will be on hiatus during July, please visit http://www.houston-guide.com/guide/arts/artsschedule.html as we near the Conference to see what is happening in our