Houston launches tourism pass scheme

Holidaymakers heading to Houston this summer can now take advantage of discounts on admission to some of the city's most popular attractions.

The CityPass scheme enables passholders to gain low-cost entry to sights such as the NASA Space Centre, the Downtown Aquarium, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Zoo.

Other pass options enable tourists to visit the Health Museum, George Ranch Historical Park, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Children's Museum of Houston.

The pass comes in the form of a booklet that also provides maps, facts and relevant information on each attraction. It is valid for nine days in total and also includes a host of special offers at the Galleria shopping centre and Landry's Restaurants.

"Every museum and attraction is unique and worth seeing, which is why they are part of CityPass," remarked Mike Gallagher, co-founder of CityPass.

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