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HOUSTON ATTRACTIONS

Here are hundreds of things to do in the Houston area. Are you looking for things to do in Houston for guests that are coming to visit? Are you new to the Houston area and want to know which attractions are must-see? Here’s the list.

1. Bayou Place

Located in the heart of Houston’s Downtown Theater District, this 130,000 square foot entertainment megaplex is comprised of theaters, bars, lounges, and restaurants. Start the evening off with dinner at the legendary Hard Rock Café or the authentic Italian trattoria, Mingalone. Enjoy box office hits or catch the latest indie flick at the Angelika Film Center followed by drinks and dancing at ROCBAR, Houston’s largest rock and roll nightclub.

2. Galleria Mall

The Galleria Houston, Texas’s largest mall, is an upscale shopping mall centrally located just outside the 610 loop in Houston’s Uptown District. The retail center is anchored by Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, and occupies such high-end tenants as Tiffany and Co., Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent. The mall is also home to two separate Westin hotels.

3. Johnson Space Center

4. Houston Zoo

5. Museum District

The Houston Museum District refers to the collection of museums, galleries, and cultural centers located within a 1.5 mile radius of Herman Park. The Museum of Fine Arts which also houses the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, boasts a collection of over 56,000 pieces. Just a few blocks away is the John P. McGovern Health Museum which is home to Houston’s first and only 4D theater. Other area attractions include the Holocaust Museum, Houston Center for Photography, and the Lawndale Art Center.

6. Kemah Boardwalk

Since the closing of Six Flags Astroworld, Kemah Boardwalk is now Houston’s nearest and largest amusement/entertainment park. Largely occupied by hotels and restaurants, Kemah Boardwalk is an ideal place to entertain the entire family. Dining options include Landry’s Seafood House, the Cadillac Bar, and Saltgrass Steakhouse. Attractions such as a Ferris wheel, train ride, and a carousel are all individually priced.

7. Splashtown

This family water park is located in North Houston (there’s also a location in Galveston) and features several slides, a wild wave pool, and a lazy river. Younger guests can visit Crocodile Isle, a fully interactive children’s play area complete with a pirate ship and kid-friendly slides.

8. The Neighborhood of Montrose

One of Houston’s most demographically diverse regions, Montrose has become the city’s hub of vintage shopping, live music, and gay and lesbian activism. Restored mansions and bungalows, tree-lined boulevards, and an antique mall make this neighborhood a unique, pedestrian-friendly tourist spot.

9. Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium

Discover over 400 species of marine life and dine alongside a 150,000 gallon two-story tank at Downtown Aquarium. Witness White Tigers lounging about, pet a stingray, or go on an exhilarating train ride through the Shark Voyage. Wrap up the evening by feast on seafood entrees, steaks, and decadent desserts.

10. Old Town Spring

Located in North Houston, Old Town Spring is a community of shops, restaurants, and museums designed to resemble America during the early 1900’s. Enjoy a nostalgic walk through the town’s many Victorian-style antique shops, or catch a live music performance at the Jailhouse Saloon. Lodging options include two hotels and an RV resort.
From the everyday to the esoteric, Houston attractions are sure to satisfy almost any curiosity. The Houston Space Center, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Zoo and surrounding parks offer family-friendly activities, and the Houston Museum District is sure to please even the most discerning art patron. Sports fans will marvel at the modernity of Minute Maid Park and Reliant Park, as well as the recently constructed Toyota Center. For those seeking attractions off the beaten path, Houston sights such as the Orange Show Monument and the National Museum of Funeral History will undoubtedly appease a desire for the unusual. Any way you slice it, Houston has something for everyone.