Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston
The first municipal art museum in Texas is most well-known for its Impressionist
and Post-Impressionist art, and also includes Baroque and Renaissance art,
African tribal art, a sculpture garden and a teaching wing, where the works of
students and top Texas artists are displayed.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
1001 Bissonnet
Houston, Texas 77005
Tel: 713-639-7300
Space Center Houston, Houston
Houston's top attraction is the official visitor's center for NASA, where
simulations allow you to experience what it's like to walk in space or land on
the moon. Visitors can also tour the NASA control center.
Attraction type: Science museum; Amusement/theme park; Government building;
Tour; Other
1601 NASA Road One
Houston, Texas 77058
Tel: 800-972-0369
Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston
This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral
specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a planetarium, IMAX
theater and a six-story butterfly center in which these beautiful creatures land
delicately on outstretched arms.
Attraction type: Natural history museum; Observatory/planetarium; Science
museum; Theater; Museum
One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, Texas 77030
Tel: 713-639-4600
National Museum of Funeral History, Houston
This museum, owned by a funeral company, houses the largest collection of
funereal artifacts in the U.S., traces the history of funeral services, displays
historic hearses and provides memorabilia from funerals of the famous, such as
Dwight Eisenhower, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley.
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum
415 Barren Spring Drive
Houston, Texas 77090
Tel: 281-876-3063
Fax: 281-876-4403
Menil
Collection, Houston
One of the greatest private art collections in the U.S. features such surrealist
works as those by Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, and offers visitors a sign-free
and simply-designed environment in which to experience the art in a more
personal way. The main building is accompanied by four satellite buildings.
Attraction type: Art museum; Art gallery; Architectural building; Museum
1515 Sul Ross St.
Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-525-9400
Hermann Park, Houston
The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas,
running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking areas, the Houston Zoological
Gardens, a public golf course and an outdoor theater featuring plays and live
music.
Attraction type: Park
Bayou Bend Gardens, Houston
This museum contains one of the finest collections of 18th and 19th century
decorative arts in the country.
Attraction type: Art museum; Garden; Historic home; Other
The Orange Show, Houston
A celebration of everyone's favorite citric fruit: art and memorabilia of and
about the orange.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Specialty museum
Byzantine Chapel Fresco Museum, Houston
Chapel Museum is the repository in the United States for the only intact
Byzantine frescoes in the entire western hemisphere.
4011 Yupon at Branard
Houston, Texas 77006
Open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Telephone: 713-521-3990
Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit, non-collecting
institution dedicated to presenting the art of our time to the local, regional,
national and international public.
San Jacinto Battleground, Houston
The San Jacinto Monument is dedicated to the "Heroes of the Battle of San
Jacinto and all others who contributed to the independence of Texas."
Site of battle resulting in Texas's independence from Mexico.
Attraction type: Historic site; Monument; The Battleship TEXAS. The first
battleship memorial museum in the U.S.
Rothko Chapel, Houston
A tribute to contemporary art: this beautiful building contains 14 paintings by
the famous artist Mark Rothko and a sculpture by Barnett Newman. The Rothko
Chapel is a place alive with religious ceremonies of all faiths.
Attraction type: Religious site; Art museum
Memorial Park, Houston
Dubbed “the largest urban park in Texas".
Popular among bikers, hikers, roller bladers, ball players and spoiled dogs (on
leashes, please!). Memorial Park Golf Course is known as one of the best
municipal courses in the nation.
Attraction type: Park; Golf
Museum of Health and Medical Science, Houston.
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science is Houston's only
interactive science center and a member institution of the world-renowned
Texas
Medical Center.
Interesting science center that creatively explains the workings of the human
body.
Attraction type: Science museum
Heritage Society Museum, Houston. Complete
history of the community and region. The Heritage Society was the first museum
in Houston to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Attraction type: History museum
Houston Underground, Houston. A
6-mile system if underground pedestrian tunnels and sky walks that includes a
variety of shops and more than 100 restaurants. Connects 55 buildings with three
hotels in the downtown area. The underground area is usually open Mon.-Fri.
7a.m.-6p.m. and is wheelchair accessible. Tours available by calling
713/840-9255. Maps available in banks along route and at Visitors Information
Center.
Attraction type: Mall
Museum of Printing History, Houston.
Hands-on demonstrations, exhibits and artifacts focusing on the importance of
printed words and art in the full sweep of history since the invention of
printing in Asia and Europe.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; History museum
The Galleria, Houston
Sprawling network of hotels, restaurants, and shops circling a giant indoor ice
skating rink.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Mall; Other
Holocaust Museum Houston, Houston.
Focuses on the stories of Holocaust survivors living in the Houston metropolitan
area. The Museum also includes two changing galleries for art and photography
exhibits.
Attraction type: History museum
Houston Zoo, Houston. 55-acres, the Zoo is
home to more than 3,100 exotic animals representing more than 500 species.
Attraction type: Zoo
The Bayou Bend Collection, Houston.
The former estate of Ima Hogg. The Bayou Bend Collection is one of the nation's
foremost assemblages of American decorative arts dating from 1620 through 1870.
Not only are the objects in the collection fine examples of American design and
craftsmanship, but they also reflect the tastes, values, and aspirations of
ordinary Americans.
Attraction type: Art museum; Historic home
The Children's Museum of Houston, Houston
Hands-on interactive exhibits in the areas of science and technology, history
and culture, health and human development, and the arts.
Attraction type: Children's museum
Theatre under the Stars, Houston
Outdoor Broadway shows put on in Hermann Park are very high quality with a big
orchestra and lots of singers and dancers.
Attraction type: Park; Theater
La Carafe, Houston. 2001 Editorial Winner Best
Romantic Bar.
A historic building and a mysterious interior make for a great romantic
hideaway.
A wine bar located in the oldest building in Houston, Texas.
Attraction type: Bar/club; Other
813 Congress St, Houston, TX
Art Car Museum, Houston
Museum that displays classic cars in unique and artistic ways.
Attraction type: Art museum
Sam Houston Park, Houston
Park containing seven historic homes, an oasis of antiquity in the heart of the
bustling modern city.
Attraction type: Urban park
Rienzi Mansion, Houston. Those who appreciate the
European decorative arts will eventually find their way to this mansion in the
River Oaks district. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and tall trees on five
acres, the mansion is elegantly furnished in the Italian, English and Roman
styles.
Attraction type: Historic home; Other
1406 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77019
713-639-7800
Downtown Aquarium, Houston
Houston's Aquarium features sea life from around the world.
Attraction type: Aquarium
Detering Book Gallery, Houston
A unique book store with an international reputation among collectors, Detering
Book Gallery sells rare and out of print books as well as regular used stock.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
1324 W. Clay St.
Suite #4
Houston, TX
713-526-6974
Houston Grand Opera, Houston
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
Attraction type: Opera
500 Texas Ave
(Wortham Center)
Houston, Texas 77002
Minute Maid Park, Houston
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
Houston Symphony, Houston
Attraction type: Symphony
Museum District, Houston
Attraction type: Museum complex
Nina Vance Alley Theatre, Houston
A local theatre offering play and musicals.
Attraction type: Theater
Adventure Bay Water Theme Park, Houston
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Water park
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, Houston
Attraction type: Nature center
Armand Bayou Nature Center, Houston
Not-for-profit wildlife refuge and wilderness preserve on the southeast side of
Houston.
Attraction type: Nature center
Downtown Historic District Market Square, Houston.
The revival of this park area where the Allen Brothers arrived over 150 years
ago to start a new business venture, has been exciting and stimulating for the
downtown area. Surrounded by four primary streets (Travis, Milam, Congress and
Preston), the area features restored historical buildings, fine restaurants,
entertainment and nightclubs all within walking distance of each other. Lovely
painted benches, artifacts and pictures line the walkways, combining the old
with the new for all to enjoy. Different "points of view" can be discussed
freely in a friendly atmosphere under the aptly named sculpture by James Surls.
Historic and hip bar/restaurant and entertainment neighborhood in Houston.
Attraction type: Neighborhood
Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston
A performing arts hall home to the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera and the
Houston Ballet.
Attraction type: Symphony; Opera; Ballet
Moody Gardens, Houston
Attraction type: Aquarium; Garden
1 Hope Blvd
Galveston, Texas 77554
Tel: 800-582-4673
The Mercury Room, Houston
Jazz and blues club featuring stunning Art Deco staircase.
Attraction type: Jazz bar
1008 Prairie Street
Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-225-6372
Six Flags AstroWorld, Houston
Different theme areas offer entertainment and fun for the entire family.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
9001 Kirby Drive
Houston, Texas 77054
Tel: 713-799-1234
Stelzig's Western Wear, Houston
The "Most Western Store in Houston" offers western apparel, boots and
accessories.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
3123 Post Oak Blvd.
713-629-7779
1513 Indiana Street
713-521-3863
Houston, Texas
Tunnels, Houston
To avoid the hot sun Houstonians get around through underground tunnels that
connect 55 buildings.
Music Hall, Houston
A large, renovated theater housing musical and theatrical productions.
Attraction type: Theater
810 Bagby St
Houston, TX 770
(713) 247-2592
Wortham Center, Houston
This majestic theater houses the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand Opera.
Attraction type: Theater
Albert Thomas Convention Center, Houston
Houston's convention center.
Attraction type: Convention center
Ho Chi Minh Trails, Houston
Four to eight miles of dirt trails popular for running and mountain biking,
located within Memorial Park.
Attraction type: Jogging path/track
Allen Parkway Loop, Houston
5-mile running trail bordering
Memorial Park.
Attraction type: Jogging path/track
Rice University Trail, Houston
3-mile running path around the Rice University campus.
Attraction type: Jogging path/track
Bray's Bayou Trail, Houston
Thirteen-mile trail towards the southwestern part of Houston perfect for
long-distance running.
Attraction type: Jogging path/track
Astrodome USA, Houston
Attraction type:
Arena/stadium/field
8400 Kirby Drive
Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-799-9595
Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Houston
Attraction type: Brewery
775 Gellhorn Drive
Houston, Texas 77029
Tel: 713-675-2311
E-mail: budmaster@budweiser.com
Glazed Over Ceramic Studios, Houston
Attraction type: Specialty shop
14627-B Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77079
Tel: 281-497-7272
Texas Rock Gym, Houston
Indoor rock-climbing facility offers more than 6,000 square feet of climbing
walls.
Attraction type: Health club; Game/entertainment center
9716 Old Katy Road
Suite 102
Houston, Texas 77573
Tel: 713-973-7625
Shrine of the Black Madonna Museum, Houston
Attraction type: History museum
5309 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-645-1071
Houston Sports Museum, Houston
Attraction type: Sports museum
4001 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-221-4441
Houston Speedway, Houston
Attraction type: Race car track
11620 North Lake Houston Parkway
Houston, Texas
Tel: 281-458-1972
Fax: 281-458-2052
Cockrell Butterfly Center, Houston
Attraction type: Wildlife park
1 Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-639-4629
Military Museum of Texas, Houston
Attraction type: Military museum
6030 Brittmore
Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-466-0901
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