THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Houston, TX (2025)
Places to Visit in Houston
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Space Center Houston, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, City Tours, Nature & Wildlife Areas. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Private and Luxuryfromper adult₹2,664
Private and Luxuryfromper adult₹8,785
4WD Toursfromper group (up to 15)₹4,439- fromper adult₹2,220
Theatre Showsfromper adult₹3,197- fromper adult₹4,083
Museumsfromper adult₹2,575
Ghost Toursfromper adult₹2,753- fromper adult₹888
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult₹2,897
Speciality Museums
Admission tickets from ₹2,741
Interactive space center tour featuring historic mission control and exhibits on space exploration, complete with tram tours and rocket displays.
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Museum with diverse exhibits from Egyptian treasures to dinosaur bones, nestled in scenic parklands. Features include a planetarium and interactive butterfly habitat.
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Vast shopping center with a range of high-end to budget-friendly stores, diverse dining options, and an ice skating rink. Features a festive atmosphere and attracts a global clientele.
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Art Museums
Zoo in a lush neighborhood setting with a diverse array of animals and interactive experiences like giraffe feeding. Notable for its Galapagos and South American exhibits amidst scenic grounds.
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Arenas & Stadiums
Modern ballpark with a retractable roof and climate control for a comfortable viewing experience, complemented by diverse food choices and unique architectural features.
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Science Museums
Speciality Museums
Historic funerary museum showcasing an eclectic collection of hearses, caskets, and unique death-related artifacts from various eras, with educational exhibits.
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Children's Museums
Admission tickets from ₹1,676
History Museums
Arenas & Stadiums
Modern venue with retractable roof for sports and concerts, featuring a variety of refreshments and comfortable seating. Known for hosting large events and providing a spacious atmosphere.
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What travellers are saying
- Fiona LTulsa, OK13 contributionsThis is the second time we went with family. Nice experience. Last time was 8 years ago and we found the tree our kids climbed on near the entrance of the Saturn V exhibit place. I still enjoy seeing the huge rocket and read the history of the Apollo missions. I remembered there's a huge rocket upright outside there and my little on took a picture with it 8 years ago. But this time, it seems not that big (The little Joe II) I guess my kids have grown up so much. Time flies. Anyway, recommend to anyone interested in science.Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bgerman20242 contributionsThe HMNS is a fabulous museum. The exhibits are well worth the time and effort. Children and adults of all ages will surely be captivated and inspired. The HMNS offers unique learning experiences. If you are in Houston, this is a state-of-the-art facility, which benefits from professional leadership.Written 6 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CHARMED.experiences96 contributionsThe Galleria is such a grand and fashionable experience. It has all the stores I wanted to visit. Being able to see the hotel in the mall was really cool as well! The ice rink adds the cherry on top. It makes the galleria a unique experience that families and friends would love to visit!Written 16 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- volcanogirlHouston, TX16,599 contributionsThe MFAH is one of our favorite museums. Their collection is spread across three large buildings, and there's really something for everyone here. It would be hard to see everything in a day; I'd recommend taking a look online and planning ahead on what you'd like to see most. We're museum members and enjoy their rotating exhibits which change frequently. For this visit, we came to see the Gauguin exhibit and really enjoyed it. I like that they showed a quick movie about Gauguin's life and also provided audio headsets that described the paintings as we wandered through the exhibit. You can park in the attached parking garage for a fee. The museum sent us a complimentary parking pass to use since we're members, and we appreciated that. There's a nice cafe where you can have lunch and also an outdoor sculpture garden to enjoy. They're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The permanent collection is free on Thursdays. This was a great way to spend a winter day and escape the cold. We look forward to coming back.Written 22 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bobbi BHouston, TX9 contributionsGreat elephant exhibit. Galapagos is really cool. Lots of food places and restrooms. During the holidays, Zoo Lights is awesome. Parking can be tough on the weekends and the gift shop is just okay.Written 4 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael ULas Vegas, NV49,257 contributionsRegardless your opinion of the Houston Astros "The Juice Box" is an impressive place to watch baseball. Opened in 2000 with a retractable roof Minute Maid Park sits downtown with plenty of parking and there really isn't a bad seat in the place. Loaded with local concessions plus wide concourses seats also seem larger than most, though a few more access points to upper levels would be ideal.Written 16 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BrendaH40Alvin, TX594 contributionsI love this butterfly garden. You can go as slow or fast as you want. We got to release a butterfly on our visit. Good experience.Written 23 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John E7 contributionsOutstanding piece of history, you don’t normally think about. Worth the visit. Explore the funeral of presidents, Popes, and other memorable people throughout history.Written 22 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SanderPaap15 contributionsVery impressive museum. Beautiful collection dino’s and other fossils. Great modern exhibition about new technology. Nice planetarium. Beautiful King Tut-exhibition.Written 2 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LiztravelsandeatsHaarlem, The Netherlands1,060 contributionsWinner of multiple awards like best thing to do worldwide and America’s can’t miss children’s museum our expectation were high and we were not disappointed. This museum has lots to do for all ages. Not only does it have your usual kids science museum floors and exhibits they also have a Kidtropolis a city for kids ran by kids, an outdoor area with an interactive water exhibit and at the top floor a Tot Spot designed specifically for ages 0-2 to explore and have fun. You can easily spend a whole day here.Written 24 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Meagan W5 contributionsI am a huge world war 2 history buff and have visited other holocaust museums in other cities. The opening houston is grey with amazing testimonies from local houston survivors. Worth checking it out.Written 22 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA19,441 contributionsThis is one of the very big stadiums in this sports-loving town. Big games and big events happen here and there can be huge crowds. We drove by several times, nothing was going on, so we were not troubled by traffic jams, which can be formidable.Written 7 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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