This Giant Astronaut In Front Of A Texas McDonald’s Is An Out-Of-This-World Photo-Op
Houston, we have a…quirky roadside attraction? Next time you find your self on Nasa Parkway in Nassau Bay, you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from the larger-than-life astronaut posted up in front of a McDonald’s. This fun photo-op is so worth pulling over for – it just might be one of the best roadside attractions in Texas!
Nassau Bay is a small city of around 5,000 in the Clear Lake area of Houston, just outside the city proper. It is a fairly affluent suburb, with beautiful homes overlooking the pristine lake waters.
The city is best-known for its adjacency Johnson Space Center, a 100-building complex that serves as NASA's center for human spaceflight. Nassau Bay is also only about a mile away from Space Center Houston, the official Visitor Center for the Johnson Space Center.
While there are plenty of photo-ops to choose from inside Space Center Houston, a free roadside attraction outside of a Nassau Bay McDonald's just might be the quirkiest of them all.
A larger-than-life astronaut (holding a box of fries, no less) stands - or floats, rather - tall and proud in front of the restaurant, garnering looks from anyone who passes by.
Nassau Bay encourages locals and visitors alike to stop by and check out this out-of-this-world (pun intended) sight. Don't forget your camera - you'll definitely want to snap a few photos for posterity's sake.
Have you seen this quirky photo-op? Are there any other roadside attractions in Texas worth stopping for? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby ocean-themed restaurant that’s fun for the whole family.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
