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  • TDaddy4457
    Midland, TX38 contributions
    Review of: The Houston Museum of Natural Science
    Great Fun and Info
    Excellent museum for kids and adults. Toured as a multi-generational family group. Egypt and Gold exhibit was a highlight, as well as the ongoing butterfly exhibit/room.
    Written 19 March 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • SwansFanSydney
    Rockdale, Australia71 contributions
    Review of: Minute Maid Park
    Amazing Houston Experience
    Minute Maid Park is a great place to watch the baseball! Good food, plenty of scope and a great team store.

    Not Covid safe though - huge crowds and no social distancing.
    Written 4 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • volcanogirl
    Texas13,334 contributions
    Review of: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
    A Wonderful Place to Spend the Day
    We've been MFAH museum members for years and always enjoy their rotating exhibits. For this visit we saw Incomparable Impressionism and the M.C. Escher exhibit. Both were excellent. Enjoyed seeing all the Monet and Renoir paintings full of beautiful gardens, rosy-cheeked children, people dancing, and just enjoying life in general. M.C. Escher's art by contrast was mathematical, measured, brooding, and full of symmetry. Nice to see such variety. Museum signage could be improved a little bit. Adding temporary signs directing guests toward the exhibits would be really helpful. The museum has grown so much and is now spread across three large buildings. Parking is available for a fee in the MFAH parking garage. There's also a good indoor/outdoor cafe where you can enjoy lunch and a pretty sculpture garden across from the museum. This is a wonderful place to spend the day.
    Written 26 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • JessieGirl65
    Houston, TX8 contributions
    Review of: Children's Museum Houston
    go for your kids or yourself!
    My family and I love this museum. We have a great time every time we go (about twice a year thanks to school trips), and we have a great time. Lots to do and interact with. My youngest is starting to grow out of the age most kids want to be here, which is sad. But still, it's a great time for the family.
    Written 17 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Alan R
    Birmingham, UK9 contributions
    Review of: Houston Zoo
    Lovely zoo..
    Had a very enjoyable day at Houston Zoo with family and friends. Plenty for the children to do and see. They fed the giraffes and went on the carousel. A nice day out for young and old.
    Written 10 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Torlus
    Port Talbot, UK417 contributions
    Review of: Space Center Houston
    Grounds Control is excellent
    The restaurants get very busy but the coffee shop not so. Coffee (latte) was good and not exorbitant. The best drink though is the frozen Stargazer. Loved it!
    Staff were very friendly.
    Written 25 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Shantel S
    3 contributions
    Review of: The Galleria
    The BEST place in HOUSTON!
    This mall has everything you need from lower price point stores to your luxury brands! It is also covered parking, so it is a bonus for me, especially if it is raining. Nordstrom- yellow garage has the best parking. Lately Galleria has added more experiences to their already awesome ice skating rink! They have added TFTI experience which is a selfie museum and also an escape room. The food choices are phenomenal and also range in prices from Canes, chick-fila- to Shake Shack to Nobu, joey uptown, fig and olive, All inside or walking distance from the mall. With Houston being so big, Galleria is a one stop shop that you can spend hours. They also have the waterwall which is walking distance!
    Written 20 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Donna R
    Galena, OH128 contributions
    Review of: Cockrell Butterfly Center
    Neat display
    This is a nice environment and you do see butterflies, not as many as you would expect to, but we did see some unique ones.
    Written 10 February 2022
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  • Richard Wright
    Oklahoma City, OK6 contributions
    Review of: Toyota Center
    Memorable experience
    Had a great time at the Toyota Center for spurs-rockets game. It was pretty full because rivalry game but east entrance and we didn’t have to go up any escalators. The arena food was expensive but chicken tenders were good and fresh. The ambiance and arena shows were great and the arena was more modern that what we have in OKC.
    Written 11 March 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • AlanSemsar
    Los Angeles, CA141 contributions
    Review of: Rodeo Houston or Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
    super fun
    Super fun time and some really amazing acts get tickets upfront and good parking too to make it even a better experience
    Written 1 April 2022
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  • Josh Bailey
    Lynchburg, VA13 contributions
    Review of: NRG Stadium
    Rodeo time
    Had an unbelievable time visiting Houston’s football stadium for the Rodeo. Complex is texas-sized and has some unbelievable amenities as well as ample spacing despite it being nearly sold out for Gwen Stefani concert. The rides outside and Astrodome provided a nice setting for photos.
    Written 7 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Chedzas
    3 contributions
    Review of: Discovery Green
    Excellent place
    We attended Earth Day and learned about birds and really enjoyed the Native American participation. It is nice to have activities and a clean area.
    Written 15 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • DavidWB95
    Beaumont, TX130 contributions
    Review of: National Museum of Funeral History
    GREAT IF YOU ARE CURIOUS
    Admit it, you have to be curious to visit this museum. It is not morbid at all. Very informative as to all aspects of the funeral business.
    Written 11 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Torlus
    Port Talbot, UK417 contributions
    Review of: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
    Pleasant experience
    Pleasant way to sepnd a few hours.
    Buy your ticket at the top and then walk or drive down to the Bayou. Cross the very bouncy, swinging wooden bridge for the house and Gardens.
    You get to see most of the house (no kitchen or bathrooms) and in comparison to similar houses in Europe you get to really go into each room, not just stand in the door. Nice gardens, green but not much flowers yet (Apr). Still really nice.
    Peaceful and quiet.
    Written 16 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • PoindexterTownsend
    Los Angeles8 contributions
    Review of: The Menil Collection
    The Nicest Museum Space In The Country
    This is not only a great space, its size allows you to visit the entire museum in one non-fatiguing trip. And the eclectic collection is excellent! A very very good museum. And it's free!
    Written 14 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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