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With an average temperature of about 80 degrees Celsius, Houston's easy access to water attractions provides a welcome respite from city heat. Located fifty miles off the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is home to fun spots like Six Flags AstroWorld and the Aquarium, which holds over two million gallons of water. The city also houses impressive museum collections, including The Southwest Museum of Fine Arts--the oldest and most extensive museum in the Southwest, and The Menil Collection, one the largest private art collections in America. |