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Things to Do in Houston, TX
Discover H-Town's top attractions, from world-class museums and NASA's Space Center to the Houston Zoo, downtown nightlife, and family-friendly fun.
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Houston: Big City Energy, Endless Things to Explore
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and home to some of the most iconic attractions in the South. From world-class museums and NASA's Space Center to a 55-acre zoo and colorful street art, there's something for every age and every interest.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or just moved to town, you'll find Houston's cultural richness, its museums, restaurants, green spaces, and neighborhoods, rewards exploration at every turn. You can even combine a Houston trip with a visit to nearby Galveston for a mix of big city and island life.
- 19-museum Museum District
- Space Center Houston & NASA
- Houston Zoo at Hermann Park
- Museum of Natural Science
- Downtown Aquarium
- World-famous street art
Top Attractions
The Best Things to See & Do in Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Established in 1909 and attracting two million visitors annually, the HMNS houses dinosaur skeletons, space station models, a planetarium, and a breathtaking six-story butterfly center. One of the most family-friendly destinations in the city.
Space Center Houston
Walk through the replica of Space Shuttle Independence, visit the Johnson Space Center where astronauts train for real missions, and see NASA's Mars project exhibits. A must-see for anyone visiting Houston.
Houston's Museum District
19 museums in one walkable district, and most are free to the public. The Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Moody Center for the Arts, and Houston Center for Photography are all within short walking distance of each other.
Houston Zoo
Housed at Hermann Park, the 55-acre Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and nearly 2 million visitors per year. Feed giraffes, visit Western lowland gorillas, and cool off in the Katherine McGovern Water Play Park during summer.
Houston Street Art
Houston's walls are covered in world-class murals and street art that most tourists overlook. The "Houston is Inspired" mural in the heart of H-Town is one of the most photographed pieces of street art in the world. Walk it, photograph it, get lost in it.
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