Things to Do in Houston

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๐Ÿ“ 1601 NASA Pkwy, Clear Lake

Space Center Houston

Official NASA visitor center. Tram tours through Johnson Space Center, moon rocks, Mission Control. Houston's #1 bucket-list experience.

From $30 / person
โญ 4.8 ยท 3-5 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ 5555 Hermann Park Dr

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Gems, dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies, planetarium, and IMAX. One of the most visited natural science museums in the US.

From $25 / person
โญ 4.7 ยท 2-4 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ 1533 Sul Ross St

The Menil Collection

One of the world's finest private art collections โ€” and completely free. Surrealism, antiquities, African art. A Houston treasure.

Free admission
โญ 4.9 ยท 1-3 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ 6200 Hermann Park Dr

Houston Zoo

6,000+ animals across 55 acres. Africa Forest, Asian Elephant Habitat, Children's Zoo, and seasonal events.

From $20 / person
โญ 4.7 ยท 3-5 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah

Kemah Boardwalk

Rides, waterfront dining, and marina views 30 minutes from downtown Houston. A classic Gulf Coast experience.

From $20 / person
โญ 4.5 ยท 2-4 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ Downtown Houston

Houston City Tour

Theater district, Discovery Green, historic Market Square, and the famous 95-block underground tunnel system.

From $25 / person
โญ 4.6 ยท ~2 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ Montrose / Midtown

Houston Food Tour

Taste Houston's incredible diversity on a guided food tour. Multiple cuisines in one delicious experience.

From $65 / person
โญ 4.9 ยท ~3 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ The Heights

Houston Craft Brewery Tour

Visit 3-4 of Houston's best craft breweries with transportation. Houston's brewery scene is one of the best in Texas.

From $75 / person
โญ 4.8 ยท ~3.5 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ International District

Houston International Food Tour

The incredible diversity of Houston's International District โ€” Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, and more.

From $55 / person
โญ 4.8 ยท ~2.5 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ Downtown / Midtown

Houston Cocktail Bar Tour

Houston's craft cocktail scene with a guided tour through downtown and Midtown. Expert mixologists and exclusive tastings.

From $65 / person
โญ 4.7 ยท ~3 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Kayak Tour

Paddle through the heart of Houston with stunning skyline views. Beginner-friendly, all equipment provided.

From $45 / person
โญ 4.8 ยท ~2.5 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ Needville โ€” 45 min from Houston

Brazos Bend State Park Tour

Wild alligators, incredible wildlife, and dark-sky stargazing. One of Texas's most spectacular state parks.

From $35 / person
โญ 4.9 ยท ~4 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ Memorial Park

Houston Bike Tour

Houston's beautiful parks and Museum District on a guided bike tour. A spectacular urban cycling experience.

From $40 / person
โญ 4.7 ยท ~2.5 hrs
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๐Ÿ“ Galveston Island โ€” 1 hr away

Galveston Beach Day

Gulf Coast beach day โ€” dolphin cruises, history, seafood, 32 miles of shoreline. The perfect Houston day trip.

From $45 / person
โญ 4.8 ยท Full day
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