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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

￥7,306
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88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

￥4,064
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Color Factory Houston Ticket

Color Factory Houston Ticket

￥4,714
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Color Factory Houston Ticket
Discover Houston Self Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

￥183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket

From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket

￥3,519
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100% of travellers recommend
From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket
Houston: Color Factory Houston General Admission Ticket

Houston: Color Factory Houston General Admission Ticket

￥5,590
per adult
Houston: Color Factory Houston General Admission Ticket
Meow Wolf's Radio Tave in Houston

Meow Wolf's Radio Tave in Houston

￥6,502
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Meow Wolf's Radio Tave in Houston
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Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

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Hip Hop and R&B Paint Party Experience

Hip Hop and R&B Paint Party Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
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Price is ￥5,690 per adult
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Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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The previous price was ￥555 and current price is ￥183 per adult
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Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions

Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions

Activity duration is 9 days
9.0 out of 10 with 303 reviews
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Price is ￥13,331 per adult
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Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

Viral Drip Bear Painting Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
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Price is ￥5,688 per adult
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What to do in Houston

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NRG Stadium

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Home to the Houston Texans, NRG Stadium revolutionized design as the NFL's first retractable-roof venue. Experience the electric atmosphere during football season or the legendary Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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Where to stay in Houston

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Downtown Houston

Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Houston. Top attractions like Daikin Park and Toyota Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Central Station Main or Main Street Square Station to see more of the city.

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Museum District

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. You can visit top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum, and jump on the metro at Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U Station to see more of the city.

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Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theaters and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.

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Houston Heights

Visitors to Houston Heights like its coffeehouses and live music, and The Heights Theater is a sight worth a stop.

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Old Town Spring

The restaurants and live music are just a few features travelers like about Old Town Spring. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and Regal Benders Landing are a few top places to visit.

Popular day trips from Houston

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Alvin

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Pasadena

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League City

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Sugar Land

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The Woodlands

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Webster

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Baytown

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Frequently asked questions

Is Houston worth visiting?
Known for its nature and dining, discovering cool things to do in Houston is a cinch. Don't forget to add Houston Zoo to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Houston?
Start your adventures with a visit to Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Then, explore different parts of Houston for a bite to eat and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Houston?
Houston Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in Houston and deserves a place on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Houston?
You can easily visit leading attractions like Houston Zoo, Downtown Aquarium and Houston Natural Science Museum with a three-day getaway in Houston. On average, most travelers plan two days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a little longer and venture to Humble.
Is Houston a walkable city?
Some top sights in Houston, like Downtown Aquarium and Houston Natural Science Museum, are within walking distance. You can also discover several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Just 0.64 kilometers from the city center of Houston is Houston Central Business District and Houston Convention District is 0.97 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Houston with kids?
Deciding what to do in Houston with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're traveling with teenagers or toddlers, there's a range of family-friendly attractions to keep them entertained here.

What to do in Houston for adults?
Karbach Brewing and Saint Arnold Brewery are just a couple of the things to do in Houston. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Houston?
One of the top ways to discover free things to do in Houston is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on hip neighborhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without opening your wallet. Menil Collection is one sight that doesn't charge an entrance fee.

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