Houston, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 2.3 mil. (2019)Area: 665.85 mi²Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°44'46"N, 95°23'25"W
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Houston Attractions - What to See and Explore

Houston offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Space Center Houston, Downtown Aquarium, The Galleria, Museum of Fine Arts. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • john c freeman weather museum houston
  • discovery green houston
  • houston museum of natural science
  • houston zoo
  • blaffer art museum houston
  • sam houston park
  • nrg stadium houston
  • mcgovern lake houston
  • uss texas houston
  • scanlan fountain houston
  • toyota center houston
  • jpmorgan chase tower houston
  • menil collection houston
  • co cathedral of the sacred heart houston
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Things to See and Do in Houston by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Houston.

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  • discovery green houston

    Discovery Green

    Inner Loop, Houston
    ParkPlaygroundEntertainmentDowntown Houston
  • houston museum of natural science

    Houston Museum of Natural Science

    South Central HoustonRenowned dinosaur hall and butterfly house
    MuseumScience museumThe Museum District
  • houston zoo

    Houston Zoo

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Outdoor activitiesParkZooMedical Center
  • sam houston park

    Sam Houston Park

    Inner Loop, Houston
    MuseumParkHistorical placeDowntown Houston
  • bayou bend houston

    Bayou Bend

    Inner Loop, HoustonAmerican art museum
    MuseumArt museumRiver Oaks
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Art museum

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    Museum of Fine Arts

    South Central HoustonComplex with a renowned art collection
    MuseumArt museumThe Museum District
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    Blaffer Art Museum

    South Central Houston
    MuseumArt museumGreater Third Ward
  • menil collection houston

    Menil Collection

    Inner Loop, HoustonVast assembly of private art and artifacts
    MuseumArt museumNeartown - Montrose
  • rothko chapel houston

    Rothko Chapel

    Inner Loop, Houston
    ChurchArt museumSacred and religious sitesNeartown - Montrose
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    Bayou Bend

    Inner Loop, HoustonAmerican art museum
    MuseumArt museumRiver Oaks
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Monuments and statues

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Historical place

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    Sam Houston Park

    Inner Loop, Houston
    MuseumParkHistorical placeDowntown Houston
  • uss texas houston

    USS Texas

    HoustonVeteran vessel open for exploration
    Specialty museumShip
  • bayou bend houston

    Bayou Bend

    Inner Loop, HoustonAmerican art museum
    MuseumArt museumRiver Oaks
  • beer can house houston

    Beer Can House

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Monuments and statuesHistorical placeMuseum
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    First Presbyterian Church

    South Central Houston
    ChurchHistorical placeSacred and religious sitesThe Museum District
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Sport venue

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    Minute Maid Park

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Sport venueSportDowntown Houston
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    PNC Stadium

    South Central Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsEast Dowtown
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    NRG Stadium

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsAstrodome
  • toyota center houston

    Toyota Center

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsDowntown Houston
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    Astrodome

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsAstrodome
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Arenas and stadiums

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    PNC Stadium

    South Central Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsEast Dowtown
  • nrg stadium houston

    NRG Stadium

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsAstrodome
  • toyota center houston

    Toyota Center

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsDowntown Houston
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    Astrodome

    Inner Loop, Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsAstrodome
  • tdecu stadium houston

    TDECU Stadium

    South Central Houston
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsGreater Third Ward
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Music and shows

  • miller outdoor theatre houston

    Miller Outdoor Theatre

    Inner Loop, Houston
    NightlifeMusic and showsMusic venueMedical Center
  • revention music center houston

    Bayou Music Center

    Inner Loop, Houston
    NightlifeMusic and showsMusic venueDowntown Houston
  • cullen performance hall houston

    Cullen Performance Hall

    South Central Houston
    NightlifeMusic and showsMusic venueGreater Third Ward
  • lambert hall houston

    Lambert Hall

    Inner Loop, Houston
    NightlifeMusic and showsMusic venueGreater Heights
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    Walter's

    Inner Loop, Houston
    NightlifeMusic and showsMusic venueNorthside Village
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History museum

  • sam houston park

    Sam Houston Park

    Inner Loop, Houston
    MuseumParkHistorical placeDowntown Houston
  • bayou bend houston

    Bayou Bend

    Inner Loop, HoustonAmerican art museum
    MuseumArt museumRiver Oaks
  • holocaust museum houston

    Holocaust Museum Houston

    South Central HoustonExhibits documenting the Holocaust
    MuseumHistory museumThe Museum District
  • the printing museum houston

    The Printing Museum

    Inner Loop, Houston
    MuseumSpecialty museumHistory museumNeartown - Montrose
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Day trips

Houston – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Houston, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (Galveston), Kemah Boardwalk (Kemah), Moody Gardens (Galveston).

  • galveston island historic pleasure pier48 milesSE
  • kemah boardwalk26 milesSE
  • moody gardens galveston46 milesSE
  • san jacinto monument la porte19 milesE
  • the woodlands mall29 milesN

Best Time To Visit Houston

Learn when is the best time to travel to Houston weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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March, April and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and March. Most of it rains in June and September.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Best Ways to Experience Houston

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Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

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Famous works of special cultural and artistic value related to this location.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Houston?

What is the best time to visit Houston?

March, April and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and June. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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