Haven't been to one of these in a while, and though it is smaller than the one I used to frequent,…read morethe hospitality of the crew is as welcoming as the one I used to go to. The place is very small, and it's definitely on the low-key side, but the food is as good as I remember, and the staff is willing to put out any kind of pizza you want after paying the buffet entry fee. The place has even daily deals and decently sized game room for the kids to pass the time! A good place to have a family time.

I loved Gattis as a kid and come here often now with my kids. It's the best pizza buffet around…read morewith fresh pizza and salad bar. Their salad items are legit, and their dressing, potato salad, and olives are my fav. It's always clean and the employees are friendly. Highly recommend the pizza! The only negative is the game room. It used to be reasonably priced and we could spend a while in the room playing, but they got rid of the tokens and tickets and replaced them with electronic cards that cost way too much! It literally takes 2 minutes to spend a $5 card. The prizes are also unreasonable and everything requires a ton of tickets. You don't see the physical tickets anymore so the whole experience just isn't the same. I wish they would bring back their old games, token and ticket experience, otherwise the game room isn't worth it imo.

Football is king in Texas, so it's not all that surprising stadiums the size of palaces can be…read morefound in every town statewide. Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) has a gridiron gem of its own in Challenger Columbia Stadium. While the venue has been around for at least a decade, the 2024 commencement exercises for Clear Springs High School on June 1, 2024, were my first time there. My friends who I accompanied told me the stadium is considered one of the top high school football venues in the Lone Star State, and it was easy to see why. There's ample seating, a superb audio system, a crystal clear video board, nice sight lines, a very accommodating field house. I commend the district for commemorating the fallen astronauts of the 1986 Challenger explosion and the 2003 Columbia tragedy. The atmosphere at graduation was festive, but I can imagine being more than that during a football game.

Challenger Columbia Stadium is a multi-use stadium for Clear Creek ISD (CCISD). After many weather…read moredelays, it finally opened for Track & Field events in the Spring of 2015. The 2016-2017 school year is the first season of football. The stadium will hold 10,000 people. It is much nicer than the older Veterans Memorial Stadium on the east side of League City. It is much nicer than what we have had before but still not as nice as other stadiums in the Houston area. However, since I pay taxes in this district, I'm happy that it is not the most expensive stadium in the area. The fans are quite a distance from the field and sound from the stands does not seem to carry as loudly as it did in Veterans Memorial Stadium. It could be that the fans are more spread out and so it doesn't seem as loud. Parking is easy and in abundance. Coming to the game from the Gulf Freeway is a nightmare. You would be better off coming the back way from Friendswood on FM 528. Also, getting out of the parking lot when the game is over is also a nightmare. It is much better to park further from the stadium and walk to your car. You'll get out sooner parking closer to the street and walking to/from your car. Parking close to the stadium can end up being a 30-60 minute wait getting out afterwards.

Now located off of 96 in League City! We love Contempo and encourage everyone that would like to…read moredance to check them out!!!

What a quaint and beautiful club. The grounds are gorgeous and kept beautifully manicured and…read moreclean. The club house is cute and welcoming; the pool is perfect for a dip or to swim laps. The staff and members are friendly and hospitable. We were there for Texas Youth Race Week and just loved this club!

Thank you Liz and staff! Your professional and your always being available to answer any question…read moreno matter how big or small is much appreciated! If you are looking for a beautiful setting to host your wedding, we highly recommend Bay Area Museum!

So here's the thing, I'm really torn on how to rate this place. This is my conundrum: I'm all about…read moresupporting local historical landmarks (especially when I know they're run on peanuts). I see immense value in the upkeep of these places and I know they bring value to the community. The problem with this place is it just kind of sucked as a "museum". There was really no rhyme or reason to the "artifacts" it was a motley crew of random odds and ends that locals had donated. Even the woman working (although I bet she just volunteered), didn't have a lot of info or insight on the displays. There were some random tea pots, a display with some NASA posters, an old Chinese robe, and some ceramic buildings. According to the plaque outside this spot had been the location for a pretty cool archeological find but I didn't see that very prominently displayed inside. The high point was probably just walking around this old church which had been built in 1901 (I'm pretty sure on the date but could be off). It was really gorgeous for being so tiny. There's a small chapel to the left as you walk in and the right is where the displays are, in what probably served as a hall. The building can be rented out for events. Price of admission is free and donations are accepted. If you're even mildly interested in history and old buildings and you happen to be in the area I'd definitely recommend stopping by for a few minutes (trust me, a few minutes is all you'll need). Just keep your expectations semi-low and you might be pleasantly surprised.

I tagged along with my daughter on a field day. Besides the long drive all the way down to League…read moreCity, it was a lot of fun and was definitely worth the trip. The whole program went from about 1 to 3:30 or 4. It started off with a tour through time explaining how folks lived life back in the day, and letting the kids experience old timey PE games and exercises. It ended with a real lesson in the Old School complete with old ink pens, inkwells, primer books, soap stone and slate boards. Highly recommend for the 6-12 year old crowd.

This is a nice little gem hidden in Brazoria County. I'd recommend this place to anyone who is a…read morebaseball fan, admirers of the hall of famer, or just those interested in the history of the area. Yes, it's called "an exhibit center", but it is essentially a historical museum for the local hero. It's located on the campus of Alvin Community College, which Nolan Ryan attended at one time. Its creation and donation to the college was the first major project of the Nolan Ryan Foundation, and its revenue goes back to the foundation to fund other charitable projects. I arrived at Alvin Community College's campus, and luckily came across a map to find the museum, which is sort of in its own location on the edge of campus. Parking was easy, and they have plenty of spaces. Inside you'll find a clean, comfortable-looking lobby, and a ticket office to buy admission to the museum. Upon my visit, I was greeted by a polite woman, who quickly got me in. Five bucks admission! Cheap! Inside the museum are some pretty cool things on display. I saw lots of photos of Ryan as a little leaguer, his letterman jacket from Alvin High School, a scouting card from the New York Mets, baseballs from important games, letters and photos from other famous people, etc. The list goes on, and you won't be disappointed if you are actually interested in the subject. For those of you who like videos, audio commentaries, etc., you'll find a small theater in the center with a looping video detailing an overview of Ryan's life. It could stand a bit of updating at this point, but I guess that's okay. There are other videos around the museum that detail different eras of his life from the minor leagues onward. Not bad. There were some other interactive-looking displays, but they appeared to be out of order. Bummer. Heading out to Alvin from Houston definitely feels like a trip because it is a fairly small town compared to many other Houston suburbs. The museum is located along Texas State Highway 35, which can be a crawl with traffic and lights. Unfortunately, alternate ways to get there, such as the aptly named Nolan Ryan Expressway (SH 288) with SH 6, aren't much better. Expect a 35+ minute drive outside of Downtown Houston in the best conditions. However, it is definitely worth the travel hassle. The place is lacking as much of a souvenir shop. There were some Mitchell and Ness jerseys for sale, but nothing much else of note. I think this could also be improved.

An incredible athlete and person, Nolan Ryan's life and career is wonderfully documented in the…read moreNolan Ryan Center on the campus of Alvin Community College. Proceeds from the center and museum fund the Nolan Ryan Foundation which supports youth, education and community development. The local YMCA was funded by the Foundation among other projects. The museum is a treasure of memorabilia such as uniforms, baseballs, awards, cards. photos, score cards, wedding invitation and photos and childhood pictures. They have a scouting report filled out when he was in high school which was very interesting.They have a small theater where a video illustrating Nolan's character and history towards success is shown. Kiosks are setup showing highlights of Ryan's career as a Met, Angel, Astros and Ranger. A display shows each of the career record 5,714 strikeouts and who they were against was very interesting to me. The center is interactive and probably one of the best interactions is the simulator which allows you to experience a Nolan Ryan pitch. You but your face in the catcher's mask and hand over the glove to experience a variety of pitches. The fastball is impressive. For an adult fee of $5, students and seniors $2.50 and children under 6 free, it's a great bargain for baseball fans and your helping the Nolan Ryan Foundation do great work. We need more great American stories like the Nolan Ryan story.

Since 2010- Friendswood Fine Arts/FFAIonline has been putting on this fun family friendly event…read more The goal of the event is to provide a voice to the local art community! This is a sponsored event which allows it to be free to the public with all sponsored proceeds going back into the local art community! One weekend out of the year this event visits Stevenson Park located in Friendswood, Texas. "Art in the Park" offers multiple art demonstrations, community art projects, music entertainment and children's activities for the public to enjoy. Most of the art on display is available for purchase. Be on the lookout for the "Tree of Life"! The "Tree of Life" is a nine foot tall walking tree! Inside that tree you will find Michael Shaffer who travels the world educating people of the importance of trees. Your jaw will drop if you have the pleasure of seeing this beautiful tree! Side note- he does not mind posing for a photo with you so get your camera out!