Houston's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrLions & tigers & bears... and more!
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyClose-up look at the U.S. Space Program.
Complex with a renowned art collection.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StComplex with a renowned art collection.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrRenowned dinosaur hall & butterfly house.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StAquatic destination with touch pools.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveHouston skyline, views, a fountain, & more!
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGreen space with gardens, golfing, & more!
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StLively kid haven with hands-on exhibits.
Neighborhoods
The Museum District is Houston’s cultural heart, with venues exploring subjects ranging from natural science to the African-American experience. The vast collection at the Museum of Fine Arts encompasses Egyptian antiquities, Impressionist art and American sculpture, while Houston Zoo is home to rhinos and cheetahs. Hermann Park is popular for its pedal boats and miniature railway, and also has a Japanese garden.
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
The Museum District is Houston’s cultural heart, with venues exploring subjects ranging from natural science to the African-American experience. The vast collection at the Museum of Fine Arts encompasses Egyptian antiquities, Impressionist art and American sculpture, while Houston Zoo is home to rhinos and cheetahs. Hermann Park is popular for its pedal boats and miniature railway, and also has a Japanese garden.
Downtown is a bustling business hub and home to major attractions like the Houston Aquarium, with touch pools and a shark tank. It also has a vibrant theater scene, with the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presenting musicals and dance shows. Large-scale sporting events and concerts take place at the Toyota Center. Local dining includes upscale grills, casual taquerias and sushi spots.
325 locals recommend
Downtown Houston
Downtown is a bustling business hub and home to major attractions like the Houston Aquarium, with touch pools and a shark tank. It also has a vibrant theater scene, with the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presenting musicals and dance shows. Large-scale sporting events and concerts take place at the Toyota Center. Local dining includes upscale grills, casual taquerias and sushi spots.
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdHigh-end stores, ice-skating, & dining.
Sizable plaza with eateries & stores for apparel, kitchen goods, art & spa, with free valet parking.
112 locals recommend
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray StSizable plaza with eateries & stores for apparel, kitchen goods, art & spa, with free valet parking.
Entertainment
Houston FunPlex
13700 Beechnut StLarge complex with bowling, rides, & more.
Typhoon Texas Waterpark
555 Katy Fort Bend RoadSizable waterpark with serpentine slides.
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome ballpark of the Houston Astros.
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StModern park with many activities.
Huge arena with a retractable roof hosting Houston Texans football games, rodeos, concerts, & more!
771 locals recommend
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHuge arena with a retractable roof hosting Houston Texans football games, rodeos, concerts, & more!
Major League Soccer stadium of the Houston Dynamo with innovative architecture & seating for 22,000.
293 locals recommend
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveMajor League Soccer stadium of the Houston Dynamo with innovative architecture & seating for 22,000.
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StModern arena with all the amenities, home to the Houston Rockets!