Houston is the fourth-most populous city in the nation, so there are already enough people to keep it busy. There is something for everyone when it comes to Houston’s greatest things to do, which is especially excellent news for visitors passing through town.
Consider their cultural offerings alone: there are over 150 museums there. Including the NASA Space Center Houston, a museum devoted to the history of funerals (you read that right), and enormous art exhibitions. Even in the sweltering summers, there are vast outdoor areas for nature enthusiasts to explore, as well as a bustling restaurant culture that equals (and, some would say, even surpasses) Dallas and Austin (particularly when it comes to Asian cuisine and brunch).
It attracts tourists due to its proximity to the Space Center Houston, the NASA astronaut training and flight control facility, and numerous other fascinating sites. Planning a fun-filled, interesting vacation with your family will be easier for you. So read through the list of the top things to do in Houston.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Museum District and is on the edge of Hermann Park. In terms of size and amenities, the four floors of galleries and halls are impressive. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the two-story Morian Hall of Paleontology, which is brimming with both enormous and minute scientific wonders, such as petrified dinosaur feces and giant reproductions of ancient creatures. You’ll squeal with excitement when one of the fluttering insects falls on you in the three-story Cockrell Butterfly Center. Where the humidity is constantly maintained at a level that would be appropriate for a tropical rainforest. With model trains that travel through the geology of several sections of Texas. They will present a Trains over Texas exhibit around Christmas.
James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace
A bi-level outdoor sculpture by American artist James Turrell called “Twilight Epiphany”. It is located on Rice University’s scenic campus and features an aperture. Viewers may view a LED light show that is synced to sunrise and dusk. Seating is available, but reservations are not necessary for advance online. During the approximately 45-minute performance, you can choose to sit in the pavilion on the lower level or go upstairs to the viewing area. Curved concrete benches that are incorporated into both floors provide places to relax and enjoy Turrell’s sequence. Which bathes the roof in vibrant hues that shift with the position of the sun.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One sculpture garden and two buildings make up the vast museum known as the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. A new Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, built by Steven Holl Architects, opens on November 21, 2020. Dedicated to showcasing works from the museum’s rapidly expanding global collections of modern and contemporary art and photography. The buildings are majestic works of architecture, and the Sculpture Garden is a beautiful walk with Anish Kapoor’s “Cloud Column,” replete with the prototype for his more renowned “Bean.”
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH)
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), made of stainless steel, is prominently located in the Houston Museum District. It is always free, making it a favorite of just about everyone. Tourists making a fast circuit of the changing exhibitions to more seasoned art fans. The two floors of this non-collecting museum are home to changing exhibitions that feature a variety of works by foreign and local artists. In contrast to other Museum District behemoths, this one has a more focused, manageable scale. It is ideal for being taken in on a single visit.
Bravery Chef Hall
The enormous, spacious, and airy Bravery Chef Hall is impressive. If not for the vivacious bustle of the audience, the décor would be somewhat bland. Although at first glance it could appear to be just another food market, its elegance sets it apart from most. The food selection is extensive, which is one element it has in common with other well-established markets. Eggrolls, spicy tofu bowls, and “Rubbish Apple Pie,” which Gordon Ramsay once lauded, are all available at The Blind Goat. Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori offer sashimi, Hokkaido scallops, and makimono. While BOH Pasta & Pizza bakes Roman-style pizzas in a Marra Forni oven.
Memorial Park
The 1,466 acres of public property that make up Memorial Park are 75% unmanicured. Which sets it apart from most other metropolitan parks. A golf course, a public pool, croquet, tennis, and numerous sports grounds for softball, baseball, soccer, and flag football are among the more than 40 recognized park activities. A three-mile jogging circle is also highly well-liked. There are more than 30 miles of woodland paths for mountain biking, cycling, and hiking. For the first significant project since 2015, the park recently launched the Clay Family Eastern Glades in 2020. Picnic places, native wetlands, savanna, and pine-hardwood woods. An expansive green spaces may be found in the 100-acre region that has undergone a transformation.
Houston Botanic Garden
A lush oasis can be found within the 132-acre Houston Botanic Garden, which debuted on September 18, 2020. The sheer variety of vegetation, including coastal prairie and woodland glades, that depict different Texas Gulf Coast environments makes it worthwhile to explore. It’s amusing and serious at the same time. With six outdoor galleries featuring examples from the tropics, the subtropics, and the desert regions, and 2.5 miles of walking trails. Children will appreciate the many interactive features, such as the boardwalk maze around a lagoon. You can think, relax, and learn some interesting facts about plants here.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
As part of its free productions season, this great theater presents a variety of daytime children’s programming that is both culturally and artistically diverse. In addition to a large number of other free plays, concerts, dances, and performances for audiences of all ages. As you might expect, the theater, which is located in Hermann Park on 7.5 acres of land, is a very popular facility that is open from the middle of March to the middle of November. You have the choice of either bringing your own chair, blanket, and food (you can also bring alcohol as long as it is in a container) or buying seating there. If it rains, the seats are rain-proof.
