No matter your taste in entertainment – be it sports, art museums or theater – Houston offers something for everyone. Get your heart beating by racing an antique warbird at Texas Aviation Hall of Fame; or explore outer space by stopping by Space Center Houston.
Houston’s music scene is alive with artists of all kinds – hip hop artists and rappers to grungy rock bands and worldwide superstars alike! Don’t leave without enjoying an exciting concert performance during your stay here.
Toyota Center
Houston offers plenty of family fun activities without breaking the bank, with budget-friendly attractions aplenty.
Take time out for leisure in Discovery Green, an urban oasis featuring a mist tree and splash pad to provide cooling relief on hot days. Kids will especially love Buffalo Bayou Park’s Giraffe Feeding Platform while animal enthusiasts will appreciate seeing blubbery sea lions or touching one of Nature Play Area’s Horned Toads!
At the Theater District, you can catch world-class performances at theaters such as Hobby Center for the Performing Arts or Alley Theatre – don’t forget Groupon for discounted tickets!
The Galleria
Houston offers a vibrant comedy scene. Laughter can be an excellent stress reliever, and Houston boasts some of the top comedians around.
At Space Center Houston, you can visit the Saturn V rocket or enjoy a peaceful contemplative moment at Rothko Chapel (free admission!). Children will love taking a spin on the two-story carousel or playing in Frolic’s Castle indoor playground while older kids will appreciate visiting Aquarium Restaurant or taking Shark Voyage train ride!
Explore Houston’s Museum District to enjoy iconic attractions like the Museum of Fine Arts and Contemporary Arts Museum Houston as well as new immersive art galleries. There is also a flourishing art scene, with murals and public artwork all around town.
Minute Maid Park
Houston may be a bustling metropolis today, yet it still retains the small-town charm that characterises Texan communities. When visiting museums or fine-dining restaurants here you are bound to encounter warm hospitality from native Texans and Texas’ welcoming culture.
Watch the Houston Astros battle it out at Minute Maid Park and also see free shows at Miller Outdoor Theatre (depending on weather). Animal enthusiasts will adore Houston Zoo, with sea lion feedings or feeding lettuce to giraffes among many other activities available there. Little Beakers Science Lab also provides fun scientific experiences while enjoying Buffalo Bayou provides scenic walking and bike ride routes for everyone to experience.
Theater District
Located at the heart of downtown, the Theater District is an artistic hub that attracts artists of every discipline imaginable. Within its 17-block area you’ll find ballets, operas, plays, symphonies and concerts – making it one of the few cities worldwide where resident companies span every major performing art discipline.
Art enthusiasts will delight in Houston’s world-renowned museum district, home to such world-class institutions as the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and Menil Collection and Cy Twombly Gallery – two free offerings not to be missed!
Experience Broadway live or visit Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), an organization providing musical theatre experiences. Before taking younger children, be sure to consult age recommendations as some performances contain mature themes.
Museum District
The Museum District has earned global renown as the home of 18 art and cultural centers all within walking distance of each other. Explore Menil Collection’s array of surrealism or find peace at Rothko Chapel inspired by Mark Rothko paintings.
Explore nature at Buffalo Bayou Park, from native prairie restorations to an urban forest with walking trails and the Waugh Bridge bat colony. Plus, witness why Houston is known as the art car capital of the world by attending Houston Art Car Parade each year or visit police horses at Houston Police Department stable throughout the year!
Groupon deals make Museum District visits more affordable, making a trip to this inner loop neighborhood close to retail and entertainment hotspots all within your reach.
Water Wall
Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed Houston’s Water Wall fountain in 1985; today it remains an essential destination. Standing 64 feet tall and pumping out 78,500 gallons of recycled water every three hours 20 minutes, its stunning postmodernist sculpture makes an impactful statement about Houston. A must-see destination for visitors of all ages, the Water Wall makes Houston unique.
Houston offers something for every taste – foodies, art enthusiasts and sports fans alike will all find plenty of activities in Houston that fit their interests. Explore Houston’s diverse neighborhoods while eating out or shopping! With numerous festivals taking place throughout the year and live sports events happening regularly all year round it is no secret why Houston is known as an eclectic melting pot with a distinct Texan character.
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