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Popular places to visit in Houston

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Space Center Houston

This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.

Space Center Houston
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Houston Zoo

Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.

Houston Zoo
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Kemah Boardwalk

This old-school boardwalk on Galveston Bay is a dining, shopping and amusement park paradise.

Kemah Boardwalk
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Minute Maid Park

Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Minute Maid Park
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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.

NRG Park
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Rice University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Rice University
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Discovery Green

There’s much to do at this bustling downtown park, but it’s also a great place to come and do nothing at all.

Discovery Green
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Downtown Aquarium

This multi-level aquarium in downtown Houston also has outdoor entertainment.

Downtown Aquarium
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Johnson Space Center - NASA

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.

Johnson Space Center - NASA

Areas of Houston

Discovery Green which includes a city, central business district and a high rise building

Downtown Houston

4.5/5Wonderful!(2,299 area reviews)

Tour the beautiful green spaces, buzzing theater district and professional sports arenas nestled beneath a dramatic cityscape of gleaming skyscrapers.

Downtown Houston
The Galleria, Houston, Texas, United States of America

The Galleria

4.5/5Wonderful!(1,957 area reviews)

Travelers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Westheimer Rd and Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.

The Galleria
Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Texas Medical Center

4/5Very Good!(566 area reviews)

Well-liked for its restaurants, museums, and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Maritime Museum is a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

Texas Medical Center
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Willowbrook

4/5Very Good!(327 area reviews)

Willowbrook is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Willowbrook Mall and Aerodrome while in the area.

Willowbrook
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center which includes a park and landscape views

Memorial

4/5Very Good!(728 area reviews)

Memorial is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to CityCentre and Memorial City Mall while you're in town.

Memorial
Midtown, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Midtown

4.5/5Wonderful!(43 area reviews)

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.

Midtown

Day trip destinations from Houston

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Pasadena

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League City

Sugar Land

Sugar Land

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The Woodlands

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Tomball

Splashtown which includes signage

Spring

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Pearland

Kemah Boardwalk which includes signage and rides

Kemah