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Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

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Enchanting Houston: A Romantic Urban Adventure

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Trill On Wheels (2-Hour Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour in Houston)

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Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions

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Drip Bear Paint & Sip Experience

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What to do in Houston

Popular places to visit

George R. Brown Convention Center

4/5(3 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.

Daikin Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

NASA Johnson Space Center

5/5(14 reviews)

After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Toyota Center

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Rice University

Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

University of Houston

4/5(1 review)

Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Houston Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.

Space Center Houston

4.5/5(17 reviews)

This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.

Westheimer Rd

You can enjoy the entertainment at Westheimer Rd during your travels to Houston. Visit the shops and lively bars in this trendy area.

Areas of Houston

Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Downtown Houston

4/5(25 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

The Galleria

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

Texas Medical Center

Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

Menil Collection featuring interior views and art

Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.

Houston which includes a skyscraper and a city

Houston Central Business District

If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.