Convict Lumber Yard was once an industrial workplace for prisoners. This museum now houses sculptures and charts that will bring you back about a hundred years and show you what a convict's life was like. You can also get an insight into the development of the local settlement.

Taipei Zoo is a very nice place for families with children, there are lots of things to see and a wide variety of animals to admire. The zoo is very big with plenty of room for the animals, and you can easily wander around the whole day. Taipei Zoo is, in fact, one of Asia's largest zoos.

The Audubon Aquarium is adjacent to the French Quarter, right on the Mississippi River, which adds to the Aquarium's intrinsically inspiring aura. It displays, among other things, a vibrant world of Caribbean coral reef with a walk-through tunnel, sea otters and penguins engaging in play, and a 400,000 gallon Gulf of Mexico Exhibit which allows you to visit the gigantic sharks, tarpon, and rays. Guests are even encouraged to feed the parakeets, and get up close and personal with a sting ray.

Known affectionately as “The Meyerson,” this symphony center consistently beckons both Dallas residents and visitors — even those without previous experience or taste for orchestral music. Possessing exquisite acoustics and breathtaking architecture, The Meyerson plays host to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, the Turtle Creek Chorale, and countless others. With a large repertoire of musical and non-musical events, it is sure to impress even the most seasoned aficionado.