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Places to visit in Houston Texas

Houston combines culture, science, and entertainment. The Space Center showcases space technology, while museums present art and natural sciences. Parks and sports facilities complement the urban offerings. The city features theaters, an aquarium, and historical architecture in the Heights district.

Space Center Houston

Clear Lake, United States

Space Center Houston

An educational facility featuring space exhibits, astronaut training equipment and full-scale replicas of NASA spacecraft.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Hermann Park, United States

Houston Museum of Natural Science

A museum featuring exhibits on dinosaurs, gemstones, local wildlife and a planetarium offering astronomical presentations.

Houston Zoo

Hermann Park, United States

Houston Zoo

A 55-acre park featuring animal enclosures, a children's zoo, a water park and daily animal feedings.

The Menil Collection

Neartown, United States

The Menil Collection

A museum containing 17,000 artworks from antiquity to present, including a significant collection of surrealist art.

Buffalo Bayou Park

Tinsley, United States

Buffalo Bayou Park

A 160-acre park containing art installations, running paths, and observation points overlooking downtown Houston.

The Houston Museum of Fine Arts

Hermann Park, United States

The Houston Museum of Fine Arts

A collection of 64,000 artworks spanning seven millennia housed in two main buildings with a sculpture garden.

NRG Stadium

McNair, United States

NRG Stadium

Sports stadium with 72,000 seats and retractable roof hosting NFL games, rodeos, and large music events.

Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Houston, United States

Downtown Aquarium

A marine museum containing 200 aquatic species in 500,000 liters of water and a restaurant with underwater views.

Houston Heights Historic District

Greater Heights, United States

Houston Heights Historic District

A 19th century district featuring restaurants, retail stores and Victorian-style houses along tree-lined streets.

Minute Maid Park

Downtown Houston, United States

Minute Maid Park

Baseball stadium with 41,000 seats, retractable roof and home field of the Houston Astros since 2000.

Museum of Contemporary Craft in Houston

Houston Center, United States

Museum of Contemporary Craft in Houston

A museum displaying modern design, crafts and applied arts from the Texas region.

The Health Museum

Hermann Park, United States

The Health Museum

Museum containing anatomical models, medical exhibits and educational programs about the human body and health.

Discovery Green

Downtown Houston, United States

Discovery Green

Urban park known for its sustainable practices and programming that includes natural habitats.

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Downtown Houston, United States

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Multi-purpose performance center home to the Houston Society for the Performing Arts.

Miller Outdoor Theatre

Hermann Park, United States

Miller Outdoor Theatre

An inclusive outdoor theater featuring an array of cultural performances and entertainment.