Houston is Space City in Texas, home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a dynamic cultural scene with world-class museums and diverse international cuisine. Its massive Texas Medical Center, thriving arts district, and legendary BBQ scene make it a city of unexpected depth.
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Top spots in Houston
Downtown Aquarium
Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
Space Center Houston
Educational center highlighting all eras of U.S. space travel via exhibits, tours & attractions.
Water Wall
Sam Houston Park
Historically focused park featuring guided tours of old structures dating back to the 1800s.
Holocaust Museum Houston
This somber museum documents the Holocaust through exhibits of artifacts, photographs & film.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
American decorative arts & paintings displayed in a historic home set in a serene 14-acre garden.
Smither Park
Urban green space with a quirky collection of large mosaic sculptures created by local artists.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
Market Square Park
Historic public space with outdoor movies, walkways, a dog run & an open-air Greek restaurant.