Things to do in Houston
Popular picks: Visit the Space Center Houston · Explore the Houston Museum District · Walk through the Houston Zoo · Enjoy the exhibits at the Houston Art Museum · Stroll in Hermann Park · Check out the Houston Galleria for shopping · Attend a show at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts · Visit the historic district of Old Sixth Ward · Enjoy a game at Minute Maid Park · Explore Discovery Green park · Visit the Menil Collection museum · Take a tour of the Houston City Hall · Explore the Buffalo Bayou Park · Visit the Houston Aquarium · Relax at the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Brazos Bend State Park$4.8A sprawling Texas nature haven famous for alligators, hiking, and stargazing
The Cockrell Butterfly Center$$4.8Walk through a vibrant tropical rainforest filled with hundreds of butterflies
The Museum of Fine Arts$$4.8Explore world-class masterworks across multiple buildings in Houston's Museum District.
The National Museum of Funeral History$$4.8Explore the fascinating history and heritage of memorial traditions in Houston
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic SiteFree4.7Explore historic battlegrounds and the world's tallest monument near Houston
Buffalo Bayou Park CisternFree4.6Discover a mesmerizing underground historic reservoir turned immersive art venue.
Children's Museum Houston$$4.6Interactive hands-on learning hub filled with engaging exhibits for kids
Heritage Society MuseumFree4.6Discover Houston's historic past through preserved homes in Sam Houston Park
Karbach Brewing Co.$$4.6Lively Houston craft brewery serving draft beers and gastropub food
Space Center Houston$$4.6Discover NASA's official visitor center featuring real spacecraft and interactive exhibits
The Menil CollectionFree4.6A world renowned Houston art museum with free general admission
The San Jacinto Monument$4.6Towering monument and historical museum commemorating Texas independence near Houston
Tomball Museum CenterFree4.6Discover regional Texas history through restored 1800s homes and vintage artifacts
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens$$4.5Discover premier American decorative arts set within historic estate gardens.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier$$4.4Experience nostalgic boardwalk thrills along the scenic Galveston Gulf coastline
The Houston Museum of African American CultureFree4.4Explore Black culture, art, and history in Houston's Museum District
The Houston Police MuseumFree4.4Explore the rich history of law enforcement at Houston Police headquarters
The Health Museum$$4.3Explore interactive human body exhibits in Houston's Museum District today
Downtown AquariumFree4.1A six-acre aquatic entertainment complex featuring marine exhibits and dining
George Bush Intercontinental AirportFree4.0A major international travel hub connecting Houston to global destinations daily
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo$$3.9Experience thrilling rodeo action, livestock shows, carnival fun, and live concerts.
Battleground Golf Course$$3.5Enjoy an eighteen hole public golf course located in Deer Park
Astroville Underground Tunnel Tour$Explore downtown Houston's extensive subterranean network on a guided walking tour.
Lake Livingston State Park$$A piney woods lakeside retreat featuring camping, boating, hiking, and fishing
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