Formerly known as the Hotel de Ville and rebranded as the People’s Committee Hall, the City Hall is a strikingly beautiful French colonial building and an important monument to the Vietnamese. The entrance is a popular place to have your photograph taken by the statue of Uncle Ho. Location: Nguyen Hue Street, District 1 &nbs...
This is a private art collection of John and Dominique de Menil. The collection includes astronomical instruments, antiquities, ceremonial masks, Byzantine art and tribal art amongst others. The pieces were amassed by the prominent couple through years of travel. 1515 Sul Ross Street, Museum District Tel: (713) 525 9400. Website: www.menil.org Opening hours: Wed-Sun 1100...
This outdoor theme park is a treat for children and adults alike. It was opened in 1994. A number of wonderful and adventurous rides can be opted for here. These include rollercoaster rides, go karts, bumper cars, trampolines and carousels. Also included is a video games arcade. Over twenty different rides are available here. Most visitors throng to the thunderbolt rollercoaster which zooms forth ...
The Museum of Military History is a small museum dedicated to the military history of South Africa and showcases items like the South African built G-6 artillery piece, to small arms, aircraft, and even a submarine! Address: 22 Erlswold Way, Saxonwold Telephone: +27 (0)11 646 5513 Website: http://www.militarymuseum.co.za/ Opening hours: Daily 0900-1630 Admission charge &nb...