Things to do in Houston, TX
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Top things to do in Houston
NASA's Space Center plus Houston's Official City Tour
￥9,600
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston CityPASS: Admission to Top 5 Houston Attractions
￥7,339
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip
￥11,881
Per adult
The Escape Game Houston - CityCentre: Epic 60-Minute Adventures
￥4,591
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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Houston must see attractions
1. Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston is the official visitors’ center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. This was Mission Control for many significant space flights since the 1960s, including the first moon landing. Today, visitors can take a tour of the grounds and learn about life in space. It’s the number one tourist destination in Houston.
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2. Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo is 55 acres (22 hectares) that houses more than 6,000 animals. There are snakes, Komodo dragons and white alligators in the Reptiles & Amphibians center; grizzly bears, jaguars and wolves in the Carnivores exhibit; and rhinoceros and Masai giraffes in the African Forest. It’s easy to see why more than 1.5 million people visit this diverse and entertaining zoo each year.
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3. Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk is a bustling destination with a charming yesteryear atmosphere. Hop aboard an old-fashioned wooden roller coasters or carousels, and then check out the many arcade games. Both tourists and locals come here at night to take in the Texas BBQ and a wide selection of other cuisines. There are live bands both in the bars and restaurants as well as on an outdoor stage. All of this overlooks Galveston Bay, just a short drive south of Houston.
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4. Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
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5. NRG Park
Catch an event at NRG Park during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Popular places to visit in Houston
Space Center Houston
4.5/5(1,083 reviews)
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Houston Zoo
4.5/5(998 reviews)
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
Kemah Boardwalk
4.5/5(1,135 reviews)
This old-school boardwalk on Galveston Bay is a dining, shopping and amusement park paradise.
Minute Maid Park
4.5/5(907 reviews)
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
NRG Park
4.5/5(929 reviews)
Catch an event at NRG Park during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Discovery Green
4/5(1,075 reviews)
There’s much to do at this bustling downtown park, but it’s also a great place to come and do nothing at all.
Downtown Aquarium
4/5(804 reviews)
This multi-level aquarium in downtown Houston also has outdoor entertainment.
Johnson Space Center - NASA
4.5/5(1,214 reviews)
Explore the exhibits at Johnson Space Center - NASA, a favorite museum in Houston. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Memorial City Mall
4.5/5(346 reviews)
With a visit to Memorial City Mall, a favorite shopping spot in Memorial City, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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