Here are 20 of the best things to do in Houston on your next trip.
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Houston, Texas,Americas fourth-largest city, is home to more than two million people.
Visitors can spend days on end exploring the streets and never see it all.
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Here are 20 fun things to do in Houston, Texas.
Dont miss the Everyday Faberge exhibit for something luxe.
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Get fresh air in Hermann Park.
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Delve into science at Space Center Houston.
Get inspired by paying a visit toSpace Center Houston, where science comes to life.
Take a peek under the sea at Downtown Aquarium.
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Hang with the fishes in a good way by visiting theDowntown Aquarium.
Do some laps around Speedys Fast Track.
Shop til you drop at The Galleria.
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Looking for some retail therapy?
Just verify to wear comfortable shoes, as this place is absolutely massive.
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Root for the home team at Minute Maid Park.
If youre visiting during baseball season, snag tickets to a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park.
With a total capacity of 41,000 fans, its always a good time.
Find a little peace and quiet at Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Learn about the lifecycle of butterflies at theCockrell Butterfly Center.
The center is currently closed for renovations, so check the website for reopening details.
Get cultured at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Flex your artistic knowledge with a visit to theMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Or see outdoor art at Hines Waterwall Park.
Let out a deep, meditative exhale as you gaze upon the cascading water atHines Waterwall Park.
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See a show at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Want to see a show without spending a dime?
See its schedule and plan a trip around a theater performance, musical act, ballet, and more.
Dig into the history of flying at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum.
Pay homage to aviation past at the1940 Air Terminal Museum.
Built in 1940, the building once acted as the Houston Municipal Airport.
Now it features exhibits on everything from the history of planes to crew member uniforms.
Get a little Houston style at Pinto Ranch.
Pick up some fine Western wear atPinto Ranch.
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See the stunning Twilight Epiphany Skyspace.
Find more free outdoor art at Rice University with the gorgeousTwilight Epiphany Skyspace.
Find a little bit of everything at Discovery Green.
Learn about local history at the San Jacinto Monument and Museum.
TheSan Jacinto Monument and Museumis hard to miss.
Discover how your body works at The Health Museum.
We all have them, and in Texas, you’re free to learn more about them.
Smell the flowers at the McGovern Centennial Gardens.
One more must-see garden space in Houston is theMcGovern Centennial Gardens.
Watch a lively show at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
See real cowboys at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
If you visit in late February or early March, don’t miss theHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
