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
Houston Museum of Natural Science$$4.8Discover massive dinosaur halls, ancient Egyptian artifacts, and immersive planetarium shows.
The Cockrell Butterfly Center$$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
Buffalo Bayou ParkFree4.7A vibrant 160-acre urban park featuring stunning Houston skyline views
Old Town SpringFree4.7A historic Victorian shopping district featuring unique boutiques, antiques, and dining.
Rice UniversityFree4.7Explore Houston's prestigious research university set within a lush oak campus
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$$4.6Interactive hands-on learning hub filled with engaging exhibits for kids
Cullen Sculpture GardenFree4.6A tranquil outdoor gallery featuring masterworks in Houston's Museum District.
Heritage Society MuseumFree4.6Discover Houston's historic past through preserved homes in Sam Houston Park
Houston Zoo$$4.6Explore thousands of animals in lush habitats at Hermann Park
Karbach Brewing Co.$$4.6Lively Houston craft brewery serving draft beers and gastropub food
Sam Houston ParkFree4.6Explore historic nineteenth century buildings inside a tranquil downtown Houston park.
Space Center Houston$$4.6Discover NASA's official visitor center featuring real spacecraft and interactive exhibits
The Houston Center for Contemporary CraftFree4.6Discover contemporary craft exhibitions and working artist studios in Houston
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.
The Orange ShowFree4.5Discover Houston's eccentric folk art monument built in honor of oranges.
Lyndon B. Johnson Space CenterFree4.4NASA's iconic hub for human space exploration, astronaut training, and research.
The Art League Houston$4.4A vibrant Montrose cultural space featuring contemporary art exhibitions and community classes
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