Texas Gulf Coast Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Texas Gulf Coast

Hermann Park showing landscape views and a garden

Battleship Texas which includes military items

Memorial Park which includes a memorial, landscape views and a pond

Hermann Park which includes a park, a monument and a statue or sculpture

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What to do in Texas Gulf Coast

Popular places to visit

George R. Brown Convention Center

4/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

NASA Johnson Space Center

5/5(14 reviews)

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.

Galveston Seawall

5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Galveston when you take a trip to Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Minute Maid Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Space Center Houston

4.5/5(17 reviews)

This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.

Rice University

Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Houston Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.

South Padre Island Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, South Padre Island Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South Padre Island. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Areas of Texas Gulf Coast

Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Downtown Houston

4/5(25 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Minute Maid Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

The Galleria

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Crystal Beach

Travellers come to Crystal Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Crystal Beach and Bolivar Peninsula while you're in town.

Hermann Park which includes a park and landscape views

South Central Houston

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Continental Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.