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Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Southwest Houston

George R. Brown Convention Center

4/5(961 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention center in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Toyota Center

4/5(967 reviews)

Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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 lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Rice University

4.5/5(356 reviews)

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

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.

University of Houston

4/5(392 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Houston, during your travels in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Downtown Aquarium

4/5(804 reviews)

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

NRG Park

4.5/5(929 reviews)

After visiting NRG Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Westheimer Rd

4/5(12 reviews)

You can enjoy the entertainment at Westheimer Rd during your travels to Houston. Check out the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southwest Houston

The Galleria

4.5/5(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 The Galleria and Williams Tower.

Texas Medical Center

4/5(566 area reviews)

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.

South Central Houston

4.5/5(74 area reviews)

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.

Southeast Houston

3.5/5(579 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Southeast Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Hermann Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.