Popular places to visit
Shell Energy Stadium
Catch an event at Shell Energy Stadium during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention center in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
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.
Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
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Other neighborhoods around East Downtown Houston
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 the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
Midtown
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Midtown. Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around the larger area.
Downtown Houston
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Houston. Top attractions like Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Central Station Main or Theater District Station to see more of the city.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theaters and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Buffalo Bayou Park while you're exploring the area.
Texas Medical Center
Restaurants, museums, and shopping highlight some notable features of Texas Medical Center. Make a stop by Houston Zoo or Hermann Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to get around town.
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Toyota Center
- George R. Brown Convention Center
- NASA Johnson Space Center
- Houston Zoo
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Downtown Aquarium
- CityCentre
- Willowbrook Mall
- Discovery Green
- Humble Civic Center
- Golf Club of Houston
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Sam Houston Race Park
- Memorial Park
- Baybrook Mall
- Hermann Park