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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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Polaris Catapult Guided Tour in Houston
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Houston: Haunted Outdoor Escape Game
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The Art of Fufu Cookbook Experience: Paint & Fufu Tasting
Popular places to visit
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Kemah Boardwalk
This old-school boardwalk on Galveston Bay is a dining, shopping and amusement park paradise.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Areas of Houston
Downtown Houston
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
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 Houston Zoo 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.
Memorial
Memorial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Memorial City Mall or Town and Country Village.
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.
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