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A Gulf Coast Juneteenth


Directions to Miller Outdoor Theatre

From I-45 North
From I-45 South
From Highway 59 North
From Highway 59 South
From Highway 288 South


Hermann Park Area Map

The above map shows the location of Houston's Hermann Park (in the center of the map) southwest of downtown. Miller Outdoor Theatre is located within Hermann Park. Directions from major area freeways are provided below.

Hermann Park Map

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The above map shows the location of Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park and the close proximity of Highway 288 on the right side of the map. Rice University is on the right. Directions from major area freeways are provided below.


From I-45 North
From I-45 South
From Highway 59 North
From Highway 59 South
From Highway 288 South

From I-45 North

Take I-45 South Take exit #46B/LAKE JACKSON/FREEPORT/VICTORIA onto TX-288 S - go 0.7 mi

Take the VICTORIA exit onto US-59 S - go 0.8 mi

Take the FANNIN ST exit onto FANNIN ST - go 0.6 mi

Turn Right on BISSONNET - go 1 block

Turn left on MAIN ST - go 0.2 mi

At the Fountain, bear LEFT on MONTROSE BLVD - go 0.1 mi

At HERMANN CIRCLE DR, take second exit onto GOLF COURSE DR - go 0.3 mi

Parking is to the right or ahead to the left.


From I-45 South

Take I-45 North

Take LEFT exit #46B/LAKE JACKSON/FREEPORT/VICTORIA onto TX-288 S - go 0.9 mi

Take the VICTORIA exit onto US-59 S - go 0.8 mi

Take the FANNIN ST exit onto FANNIN ST - go 0.6 mi

Turn Right on BISSONNET - go 1 block

Turn left on MAIN ST - go 0.2 mi

At the Fountain, bear LEFT on MONTROSE BLVD - go 0.1 mi

At HERMANN CIRCLE DR, take second exit onto GOLF COURSE DR - go 0.3 mi

Parking is to the right or ahead to the left.


From Highway 59 North

Take US-59 South

Take the FANNIN ST exit onto FANNIN ST - go 0.6 mi

Turn Right on BISSONNET - go 1 block

Turn left on MAIN ST - go 0.2 mi

At the Fountain, bear LEFT on MONTROSE BLVD - go 0.1 mi

At HERMANN CIRCLE DR, take second exit onto GOLF COURSE DR - go 0.3 mi

Parking is to the right or ahead to the left.


From Highway 59 South

Take US-59 North

Take the MAIN ST exit - go 0.3 mi

Turn RIGHT on MAIN ST - go 0.8 mi

At the Fountain, bear LEFT on MONTROSE BLVD - go 0.1 mi

At HERMANN CIRCLE DR, take second exit onto GOLF COURSE DR - go 0.3 mi

Parking is to the right or ahead to the left.


From Highway 288 South

Take Highway 288 North

Take the S MacGREGOR WAY/N MacGREGOR WAY/TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER exit - go 0.2 mi

Continue on FREEWAY ACCESS - go less than 0.1 mi

Turn LEFT on N MACGREGOR WAY - go 0.2 mi

Continue on HERMANN LOOP DR - go 0.6 mi

Bear RIGHT on HERMANN LOOP DR - go 0.1 mi

Turn RIGHT on GOLF COURSE DR - go 0.5 mi

Parking is available at the Houston Zoo or ahead to the right.



What to Pack

If you plan to come to Hermann Park early, to picnic before the concert, bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

Lawn chairs are permitted on the Miller Theatre hill. Those using lawn chairs should sit to the left of center when looking at the stage. Those using blankets will be right of center to have an unobstructed view.

Refreshments are sold at the park. Visitors are permitted to bring their own picnic baskets and coolers. Please do not leave litter behind.

Glass containers are not permitted in any City of Houston parks, including Hermann Park and Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Get more information on the Miller Outdoor Theatre
Website.


A Gulf Coast Juneteenth

When and Where

June 19, 2009, 7:00pm

Miller Outdoor Theatre
100 Concert Drive
Hermann Park
Houston, Texas 77030
(South of the Houston Museum of Natural Science)

Free and open to the public. Miller Outdoor Theatre is wheelchair accessible.


For More Information

Phone: 713-521-3686
General Info: 281-373-3386 (Miller Outdoor Theatre)
Email: info@houstonculture.org

Metro Rail Service: www.ridemetro.org



A Gulf Coast Juneteenth is produced by Houston Institute for Culture with support from the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board and National Endowment for the Arts.

Partners include the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Community Artists Collective, Expressions-EWCOC, Houston Area Urban League, Houston Blues Society, Jazz Institute of Houston, and Talking Back Living History Theatre.


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