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Things to do in Houston

Experience the exhilarating love for space in Houston at NASA's Space Center or take time to admire contemporary art at the Menil Collection!

Top 10 things to do

#1
Downtown Aquarium Houston

Enjoy family-friendly rides and see 300+ species including sharks, tigers, stingrays, and more!

4.5 (541 reviews)
#2
Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston lets visitors learn the history of NASA and manned space flight. It is located in Houston, Texas, close to Nassau Bay.

4.7 (1,432 reviews)
#3
Houston Museum of Natural Science

Squeeze in some educational fun on your next trip to Texas

4.8 (621 reviews)
#4
Kemah Boardwalk

Located just 30 minutes outside of downtown Houston, you'll find the sprawling Kemah Boardwalk. With rollercoasters, attractions, arcades, retail stores, and waterfront restaurants, it's the perfect escape for anybody who wants some fun!

4.4 (64 reviews)
#5
Houston City Cards

Explore Houston like a local with a City Card!

4.5 (51 reviews)
#6
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. Pleasure Pier is one of the few spots in the world that has this many rides over the water. You’ll be flying over guests on the Pier, soaring over the Gulf of Mexico and anticipating your next ride. It is located in Galveston, Texas, United States.

4.7 (46 reviews)
#7
Sloomoo Institute - Houston

Check out Houston's ultimate slime destination

#8
Beer Can House

Located in Houston, Texas, the Beer Can House is a local landmark in the Rice Military neighborhood. Its history dates back to 1968, when a local man began covering his yard and house in repurposed materials – chiefly beer cans and other beer-related objects. Over the years, the Beer Can House has become a popular attraction for visitors to Houston, and is estimated to feature over 50,000 beer cans.

4.6 (58 reviews)
#9
Houston City Tours

Explore Houston like a local – take an unforgettable city tour!

5 (1 review)
#10
The Bryan Museum

Discover a collection of over 70,000 treasures, including rare books and documents

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Menil Collection Visit

Book your free ticket to enjoy the de Menils' incredible Houston art museum
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Hand-picked combinations in Houston

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The Houston Pass

  1. Space Center Houston
  2. Houston Museum of Natural Science
  3. Cockrell Butterfly Center
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