Houston Attractions
Things to do in Houston
Houston is the fourth biggest city in the United States and has many attractions to keep everyone in the family entertained.
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As you’re in Space City, make sure you don’t miss Space Center Houston, where you can experience what it’s like to work at NASA and learn all about the universe.
Also check out Houston’s world-class Downtown Aquarium and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Don’t-miss the Museum of Fine Arts, where you can see some of the world’s finest Renaissance painting and French Impressionism.
At the Houston Zoo, you can see one of only 14 leucistic American alligator exhibits in the world. Albino gators ...
Other attractions include Reliant Park, a top NFL stadium, and Memorial Park, which offers golf, cycling, running and swimming.
If you and the kids are looking for some thrills and have lots of energy, go to the Kemah Boardwalk. There, you can go on rides like The Beat, a thrilling boat ride, or go to arcades, education aquatic exhibits and concerts.
If you’re looking for something a little more relaxing, stroll on over to Market Square Park, the latest urban park to pop up in downtown Houston. It of course isn’t as impressive as another award-winning park in Houston – Discovery Green – but it is another great addition to the city.
For museum lovers, browse walls of art at the University of Houston’s Moores Opera House, or go to the Museum of Natural Science, one of the most attended museums in the U.S. and one of the most attended venues in the city of Houston.
If you’re looking for some tranquil sightseeing, head over to the Chapel of St. Basil. Located in the Montrose neighborhood, it offers a quiet place of inspiration and the potential for spiritual insight. It has striking architecture conceived by world-renowned architect Philip Johnson. Go to the northeast end of the property to see contemplative spaces defined by strong geometric shapes and sharp contrasts between light and dark.
With all to see and do in Houston, you’re sure not to be bored.
Bayou Bend, the Southern plantation style home contains a memorable collection of American decorative arts that spans the 17th century and beyond.
Fine arts lovers will find art on and off the stage at the University of Houston’s Moores Opera House.
The crowds that pack the Toyota Center during various events couldn’t be more different – from the Carrie Underwood wannabes in jeans and flat-ironed hair who lined up to see the former American Idol winner perform recently – to the loud, boisterous fans who pack into the stadium for Houston Rockets’ or Aeros’ athletic competitions with their game-day faces on.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston has impressive collections, but perhaps the most impressive thing about it is how it manages to be a repository of great art while simultaneously exuding an "everyone is welcome" vibe.
Houston's Downtown Aquarium offers a mix of activities that just might span an extended family's diverse set of needs. Educational exhibits for the young scholar? Check. Theme park rides for the adventurous child who needs to work off some energy? Check. Air-conditioned comfort for the grandparents? Check. Something other than aquatic creatures to look at for the teen with a notoriously short attention span? Check.
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a favorite getaway on 300 plus acres in north Houston.
Kemah is one of those places you expect to leave worn out but happy. There is a lot to do here, from experiencing The Beast, a crazy fast boat ride; to midway attractions and arcades, to educational aquatic exhibits, concerts and good food.
There may be a lot of talk in Texas lately about a certain stadium opening up near Dallas, but Houston’s Reliant Park – which includes Reliant Stadium, Reliant Arena and Reliant Center --has its share of devoted fans.
Tucked into a corner of downtown Houston beneath the shadow of towering skyscrapers, the Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park is a quaint throwback to Houston as it used to be.
Residents of Fall Creek, Summerwood and Eagle Springs are among those just minutes away from Alexander Duessen Park. But the park, just off the southern tip of Lake Houston, draws people from a much broader area.
The Woodlands, a planned community in the Piney Woods north of Houston, has its detractors, but most concert-goers will agree that the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion outdoor amphitheatre there is one of the best places, if not the best place, to see a show in the Houston area.
The latest urban park to pop up in downtown Houston isn’t as big and impressive as its predecessor, Discovery Green. But given time – and especially during lunch hours when the weather is nice, or when there are special events – the revitalized Market Square Park seems like another very positive addition to the downtown scene.
Pirates Bay Water Park -- with surfing, lazy river and more -- opened in June.
Deep in the heart of Montrose, the Chapel of St. Basil and its outdoor labyrinth, part of the University of St. Thomas campus, offer a quiet place of inspiration and the potential for spiritual insight. With its striking architecture conceived by world-renowned architect Philip Johnson, the Chapel of St. Basil on the northeast end of the campus offers contemplative spaces defined by strong geometric shapes and sharp contrasts between light and dark.
Old Town Spring, Texas, may be the only place you’ll find deep fried Oreos, a doll hospital and a boutique and bakery for dogs, all in one spot.
Sometimes, shopping is all about the thrill of the hunt, and the art of negotiation. At Traders Village Houston, shoppers will find roasted corn, vendors willing to haggle and an international feel.
Memorial Park, in the heart of Houston, has something for everyone: golf, running, cycling, swimming and more.
Here’s a piece of information every parent traveling in West Houston should know: Bear Creek Park offers more than 2,000 acres of green space, making it an ideal getaway when your little ones need a place to run around.
Headquartered in a quiet neighborhood, The Menil Collection museum showcases the art acquisitions of Houston philanthropists Dominique and John de Menil, characterized as “The Medici of Modern Art,” by
New York Times Magazine.
Shoppers’ at the Houston Galleria will find 375 stores within an impressive structure designed with suspended glass balconies, a dozen types of wood and stone, glass skylights and ample seating.
Deep in the heart of Montrose, the Chapel of St. Basil and its outdoor labyrinth, part of the University of St. Thomas campus, offer a quiet place of inspiration and the potential for spiritual insight. With its striking architecture conceived by world renowned architect Philip Johnson, the Chapel of St. Basil on the northeast end of the campus offers contemplative spaces defined by strong geometric shapes and sharp contrasts between light and dark.
In a city with no shortage of top-notch theaters, the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is easily the most flat-out impressive.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of the most attended museums in the U.S. and one of the most attended venues in the city of Houston, and it’s easy to understand why.
Houston’s stunning skyline, visible from all over the city, is a tantalizing hint of what the downtown holds. And, like Houston, it is diverse, hard to define and uniquely its own.
There are few places in Texas as significant from a historical standpoint as the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site – the place where Texas earned its independence from Mexico after troops led by General Sam Houston defeated a Santa Anna-led Mexican army.
Bayou Place is a high energy complex with several restaurants, bars, and a pool hall, not to mention Verizon Wireless Center. It's within walking distance of Hobby Center and The Wortham Center, and other popular downtown destinations.
The Houston Museum District is one of the biggest in the country, with 18 museums (one of them actually a zoo) within a 1.5-mile radius of the Mecom Fountain in Hermann Park.
How many stores can you visit in one day? It may be a question to ponder as the holidays approach and Houston Premium Outlets in Cypress, just keeps getting bigger.
Holocaust Museum Houston’s mission is to educate visitors about the destruction wrought by prejudice and hatred.
One of the best ways to experience all Minute Maid Park has to offer -- whether you're interested in history, baseball, or both -- is to take a tour of the park. Tours are given year-round, but The Early Bird pre-game tour is of course only led through out the baseball season. This year the last home game is Oct. 3.
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