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Q: What are the top things to do in Houston?

The top things to do in Houston are: Space Center Houston Downtown Aquarium Houston Museum of Natural Science Market Square Park Minute Maid Park

Q: What are the top activities in Houston?

Top activities in Houston include: Houston CityPASS NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour Houston's Official City Tour Houston Woodlands Indoor Skydiving with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate Astroville Air-Conditioned Underground Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston

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Welcome to Houston

Houston earns all of Texas’ superlatives: biggest, hottest, and—thanks to the NASA Space Center—most out of this world. A guided tour of the city offers insider insight into the city’s wacky and wonderful attractions, from the old-school amusement park rides at Kemah Boardwalk to the USS Texas and San Jacinto Monument commemorating the Texas Revolution with a 220-ton (200-metric ton) star. Spend some time browsing the 60,000 works on display at the Museum of Fine Arts; travel underground on a tour of the city’s vast tunnel system; or eat and drink your way through the day on pub, brewery, and food tours that showcase the city’s historic, haunted, and straight-up honky-tonk charms. Those who prefer fashion to food can explore funky thrift stores and high-end boutiques on a shopping tour, while those looking to beat the heat can fill an afternoon of family fun at the Downtown Aquarium or the Houston Museum of Natural Science. For a fully customized itinerary, choose a private tour; or save money on a group sightseeing tour, including options to roll in style on Segways or hop-on hop-off buses. Finally, be sure to check out nearby haunts such as historic Galveston Island, known for its Victorian mansions and white-sand beaches.

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Space Center Houston

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Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, offers visitors some out-of-this-world experiences. Watch astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock, and tour NASA’s control center. Anyone with an interest in aeronautics and space will appreciate Space Center Houston’s interactive exhibits, presentations, and attractions that dive into the past, present, and future of our universe.More

Downtown Aquarium

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Houston’s Downtown Aquarium is a fun and educational attraction, especially for families. Children can get up close and personal with more than 200 types of underwater creatures, including myriad fish, eels, rays in a touch tank, sharks, and white tigers. Kids also love the amusement rides and dining in the underwater aquarium restaurant.More

Houston Museum of Natural Science

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Located in Houston’s sprawling Hermann Park, Houston Museum of Natural Science features four floors of exhibit halls; a planetarium; giant-screen theater; and a butterfly center. The museum is known for its stellar lineup of special exhibitions, which cover topics far beyond the scope of traditional natural science.More

Market Square Park

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Set in the heart of downtown Houston at the site of the city’s original founding, Market Square Park is the greenest, hippest, and most historic square block in town. The urban park is popular with picnickers, cyclists, and anyone looking for quiet reflection in the middle of the bustling city.More

Minute Maid Park

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Minute Maid Park opened in 2000 as the home of the Houston Astros baseball team. Hitters love how the left-field wall is only 315 feet (96 meters away, and spectators enjoy a retractable roof to create ideal conditions for a game, no matter the weather. A train chugs along the outfield every time the Astros hit a home run.More

Houston Zoo

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Located in Hermann Park, the 55-acre (22-hectare) Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals that span hundreds of species. Spacious enclosures, educational activities, and seasonal events have earned Houston Zoo the accolade of one of the US’ most-visited zoos.More

JPMorgan Chase Tower

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If "everything is bigger in Texas," JPMorganChase Tower in central Houston is no exception. This skyscraper stands 75 stories tall and tops out at just over 1,000 feet (305 meters), making it the tallest building in Texas. It boasts a unique five-sided design, built with expansive 85-foot-wide (26-meter) glass, and serves as a Houston icon.More

Children's Museum of Houston

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Whether carrying out science experiments, discovering foreign cultures, or constructing elaborate LEGO inventions—kids will be in their element at the Children's Museum of Houston. Designed as a ‘Playground for the Mind’, the museum focuses on child-centered learning through hands-on workshops, interactive exhibitions, and fun activities.More

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) displays some 6,000 years of art history through a collection of nearly 70,000 works from six continents—one of the largest museums in the United States. The collection is spread across seven facilities plus two nearby house museums showcasing the decorative arts.More

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Houston City Hall

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A prime example of southwestern architecture of the late 1930s, Houston’s City Hall was built to house the local government and state officials who do business within the city of Houston – but its long history doesn’t stop there. Originally built above a crowded fish market, City Hall has always entertained a lively commercial market, and today the towering structure sits relatively small among downtown's massive skyscrapers. Remnants of that long and lively history can be seen at the City Hall Farmers' Market located just outside the City Hall Reflecting Pool on Wednesdays in the spring from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where local farmers sell everything from coffee to broccoli.Inside Houston City Hall you’ll find various notable items all harkening back to the great lawgivers that came before us. From the aluminum medallions featuring Julius Caesar, Moses, Charlemagne, Thomas Jefferson and more, to the great marble stairways and specially cast aluminum doors, City Hall is both a step back in time and a contemporary look at modern law making.More

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Tranquility Park

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Since Houston is known as “Space City” for its affiliation with NASA, it only makes sense that a downtown park commemorates the day that U.S. astronauts first landed on the moon. Named after the lunar Sea of Tranquility—a basaltic plain on the surface of the moon where the Apollo astronauts landed—the park today features a replica of a footprint that Neil Armstrong left on the moon.The first words that the astronaut transmitted from up there are posted in 15 languages, so nearly everyone who visits can read the phrase: “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The eagle has landed.” Most impressive is the park’s fountain, which is designed in large, cylindrical formations to resemble the rocket boosters used on Apollo to get the men to the moon. The park also features craters and mounds meant to mimic the moon’s topography. Although, all lunar connections aside, this is a peaceful place for a pensive moment in the middle of bustling, downtown Houston, just steps from City Hall.More

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Sam Houston Park

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Texas has a history as long as fascinating as the United States itself, and Sam Houston Park is where history and green space combine in the heart of Houston. Established back in 1900, Sam Houston Park is not only the oldest park in the Houston, but also a time portal to the 1800s when the city was first being founded. Wander past the Kellum Noble house that dates to 1847, and is believed to be the oldest brick house in the entire Houston area. Even older is the Old Place Cabin that dates to 1823, and was relocated to the park to join the collection of preserved, historic buildings. Credit for all of the preservation can be attributed to the Heritage Society—a group that was founded in 1954 to preserve the city’s heritage. If visiting the park in the middle of the day, stop in to the The Heritage Society Museum for a look at artifacts and memorabilia from Houston’s lengthy past. The museum is modeled after a 19th-century, small-town general store, and tells the story of how the largest city in Texas started from small town roots.More

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Houston Museum District

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Whether you want to delve into World War II history, admire contemporary art masterpieces, or spot lions and elephants at Houston Zoo—the Houston Museum District has something to suit all ages and interests. The district is home to 19 museums, galleries, and cultural centers, linked by tree-lined boulevards and leafy parks.More

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Kemah Boardwalk

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Bordering Galveston Bay, Kemah Boardwalk transformed what was once a small fishing community into a popular tourist destination: today, it’s home to an amusement park, and frequent live music and festivals enhance the lively atmosphere.More

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Downtown Tunnels

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Take a walk through downtown Houston in the summer, and you might find the streets oddly deserted. That’s due to a series of interconnected, air-conditioned tunnels running below the streets and sidewalks of Downtown Houston—connecting 95 city blocks’ worth of office buildings, restaurants, and shops.More

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Haunted Houston Ghost and Pub Walking Tour

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lanisha, Jul 2022

Astroville Air-Conditioned Underground Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston

Was amazing to see a parallel city flourishing underground.

Summer Conference Fun

Crystal_H, Jul 2022

Houston Scavenger Hunt: Houston's Museum District

We did this event as part of an explore Houston excursion for our summer conference.

Overall whole gday very good.

Barbara_M, Jun 2022

NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour

Please let people know the entrance fee does not cover all the activities inside the hall.

A most do in Houston

Joao_P, May 2022

Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

You really need 5+ hours to see it all and do the free tour rides.

Great day out

marc_s, Apr 2022

Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Easy to see all in a couple of hours or spend the whole day.

“Reconnecting”

Brenda_L, Mar 2022

Houston's Official City Tour

It was a great activity to see Houston after many years of living here.

Great, worthwhile experience

Michele_J, Feb 2022

Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Houston

We got to see a lot of Houston and learn interesting facts & history.

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Samuel_R, Jul 2022

Houston CityPASS

The lineup of places to visit is great and worked out perfect for my family of nine 💙 We would definitely book again on another Houston trip.

Will definitely use this again!

Monica_G, Jul 2022

Houston CityPASS

We had to pay extra to ride the rides at the aquarium outside and the train to see the sharks but not much.

We loved the tour.

samara_d, Jun 2022

2.5-Hour Houston City Tour

I loved it and would recommend it to anyone wanting to see the city.

Excellent tour a must do.

kenpkarenp, May 2022

Astroville Air-Conditioned Underground Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston

She knew everyone's name and followed up after the tour by sending the pictures she snapped and text with tips on what other things to do in Houston.

Spectacular Houston

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2.5-Hour Houston City Tour

It’s a fabulous cosmopolitan , clean, safe in MOST areas, fun, friendly city with countless beautiful parks , museums and numerous events, restaurants and attractions to explore.

Great tour!

Deborah_M, Mar 2022

Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Houston

This tour is great because you get to stop and get out of the van to see things better and take pictures.

Great Idea…. Went Too far out of town

Laura_C, Feb 2022

The Best of Houston Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Great way to see Houston at your leisure!

Photo ops!

Christina_W, Dec 2021

The Cockrell Butterfly Center Admission in Houston

One of my favorite places to visit when I come to Houston!

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Miriam_V, Jun 2021

Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission

Houston for the weekend and decided to visit the museum.

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Yasmeen, Mar 2021

Private Houston Mural Instagram Tour by Cart

This was me and my boyfriend’s first time in Houston so it was nice to see all the beautiful murals and street art.

Instagram mural tour

Victoria_C, Feb 2020

Private Houston Mural Instagram Tour by Cart

It was so amazing to see the beautiful street art of Houston.

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CorieV_C, Oct 2018

NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour

That is NOT ENOUGH TIME to see everything.

The tour guide was very informative...

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Houston's Official City Tour

Nearby places to visit are the zoo, museum and restaurants.

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Spring in Houston is packed with events such as the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Southeast Texas State Fair, and Bayou City Art Festival—all of which are made even more enjoyable by the pleasant weather. While summer brings higher temperatures and more crowds, it's a great time to discover Houston's Gulf Coast beaches.

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