Things to Do in Houston

There are 18 attractions in Houston. Houston Museum of Natural Science, large natural history museum with extensive exhibits, is the most popular.

1

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Large natural history museum with extensive exhibits

Museum

2

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Major Houston art museum with diverse international collections

Museum

3

Blaffer Art Museum

University art museum exhibiting contemporary visual art

Museum

4

NRG Stadium

Houston domed stadium with retractable roof hosting sports

Stadium

5

Toyota Center

Houston arena home to NBA's Rockets

Stadium

6

JPMorgan Chase Tower

Houston's tallest skyscraper and major office tower

Building

7

Wells Fargo Plaza

Houston skyscraper and major downtown office tower

Building

8

Shell Energy Stadium

Houston soccer stadium and major sporting venue

Stadium

9

Lakewood Church

Houston megachurch and large non-denominational congregation

Religious Site

10

San Jacinto Monument

Tall monument near Houston commemorating 1836 battle

Park

11

Houston Zoo

Large urban zoo featuring global wildlife exhibits

Zoo

12

Lake Houston

Reservoir northeast of Houston supplying local water

Reservoir

13

Brazos Bend State Park

Texas park with wetlands, alligators, and birdwatching

Park

14

Hermann Park

Urban Houston park featuring gardens, museum district access

Park

15

Discovery Green

Downtown Houston park hosting events, lake, and greenspace

Park

16

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Houston performing arts complex hosting theatrical productions

Theater

17

Children's Museum of Houston

Hands-on museum for children in Houston, Texas

Museum

18

Houston Fire Museum

Museum preserving Houston's firefighting history and artifacts

Museum