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Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
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Trill On Wheels (2-Hour Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour in Houston)
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What to do in Houston
Popular places to visit
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Rice University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Downtown Aquarium
This multi-level aquarium in downtown Houston also has outdoor entertainment.
Areas of Houston
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Jesse H. Jones Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
The Galleria
Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
Texas Medical Center
Restaurants, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Texas Medical Center. Make a stop by Houston Zoo or Hermann Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to get around town.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Buffalo Bayou Park while you're exploring the area.
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Hermann Park or Houston Zoo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
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