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Old MacDonald's Farm gives children (and adults!) the opportunity to interact with dozens of different animals. This 15 acre farm includes a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides and more. Fans love the diversity of animals in the petting zoo. Apart from the expected cows, goats, sheep and pigs, visitors will also have contact with deer, llamas, emus and a tortoise. If you want to feed the animals, you can purchase a bag of feed for a dollar. Otherwise, bring your own bread and feed the ducks in the pond. The farm also has plenty of picnic tables. Pack a lunch and make a day of it!

The hours at Old MacDonald's Farm vary with the seasons, so be sure to call before heading over from Harbor Cove.

Old MacDonald's Farm
3203 Fm 1960 Road East
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-4001
http://oldmacdonaldshumble.com/index.html
http://www.yelp.com/biz/old-macdonalds-farm-humble

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Chicago pizza like the kind you can get at Christopher’s Italian Restaurant isn’t just a pie – it’s a meal. Deep dish Chicago style pizza is a specialty at Christopher’s, and it’s done right. The dough is the foundation, and it is made fresh every day at this Humble, Texas restaurant that's just a short trip away from Harbor Cove. The result is a thick crust that’s crispy on the bottom, and fluffy on top, a perfect platform for sauce, cheese, and other great ingredients. If thin crust is your thing, that’s on the menu too! You can get an individual pie or a large pie for a big group. Whether you get a pizza, salad, sandwich, or entrée, you can be sure that everything at Christopher’s is made fresh, from the best ingredients, and everything on the menu is available for take out.

Christopher’s Italian Restaurant
5324 Atascocita Road
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 359-9949
http://www.yelp.com/biz/christophers-italian-restaurant-humble

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