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Discovery Green

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Houston, TX - April 22, 2018: View of downtown skyline from Discovery Green Houston Texas.

Your place to frolic downtown. This 12-acre park has a lake, playground, fountains to splash in, outdoor art, restaurants and a performance space. The Green has become a hub for festivals and activities such as movies on the green, nighttime flea markets – even a Christmas-time ice rink. Check the online calendar for more.

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