9 Historic Sites in Houston That You Shouldn't Miss

June 5, 2021 Madelene Haan

Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
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1. Washington Cemetery

2911 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007-6034 +1 713-864-7886 http://washingtoncemetery.org/
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2. St. Paul's United Methodist Church

5501 Main St, Houston, TX 77004-6917 +1 713-528-0527 http://www.stpaulshouston.org/history
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3. Sam Houston Park

1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002-2504 +1 713-655-1912 [email protected] http://www.heritagesociety.org
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Sam Houston Park

Park containing seven historic homes, an oasis of antiquity in the heart of the bustling modern city.

Reviewed By AdriZaAst - Milan, Italy

It's really staggering to see the difference between the original houses of Houston and the new gigantic skyscrapers. This park does a good job of presenting some of the original housing through the years.

4. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

1 Westcott St, Houston, TX 77007-7009 +1 713-639-7750 [email protected] http://www.mfah.org/a/christmas-village-at-bayou-bend
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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Bayou Bend is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882-1975), the collection is one of the finest showcases of American furnishings, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world. The house is situated on 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston's historic River Oaks neighborhood.

Reviewed By larryd1941

Comparing the Bayou Bend American furniture rooms to DuPont's Winterthur Museum is unfair, as they both have excellent collections of American furnihings but Bayou Bend has a less comprehensive view of 18th and 19th century furnishings than Winterthur. It is still high on my list of National "must see" Museums. Its grounds are enchanting and the Museum feels more like a visit to a wealthy friend's home (a la Marjorie Merriweather Post's Hillwood in Washington, DC) than to a major Museum of American furniture (Winterthur in Delaware)

5. First Presbyterian Church of Houston

5300 Main St, Houston, TX 77004-6811 +1 713-526-2525
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6. Rienzi Mansion

1406 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019-1412 +1 713-639-7800 [email protected] http://www.mfah.org/rienzi
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Rienzi Mansion

The Rienzi, an offshoot of the Museum of Fine Arts, houses a collection of European decorative arts. Stroll the formal and Texas woodland garden. The mansion is in the exclusive River Oaks neighborhood.

Reviewed By prh_intl - Houston, United States

Rienzi is a beautiful Manse in Houston with an extensive collection of antiques from around the world collected by the owner over many years. Tours are available in several different languages. Well worth the trip

7. Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007-8322 +1 713-752-0314 [email protected] http://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/
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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

The Cistern was one of the City of Houston’s first underground drinking-water reservoirs. Built in 1926, it provided decades of service until it was decommissioned in 2007 due to an irreparable leak. The 87,500-square-foot expanse includes 25-foot tall concrete columns set row upon row, hovering over two inches of water on the reservoir’s floor. Recognizing the significance of the highly unusual space and with generous support from The Brown Foundation, Buffalo Bayou Partnership repurposed the Cistern into a magnificent public space. In addition to tours highlighting the history and architecture of this unique industrial site, the Cistern houses periodic art installations.

Reviewed By c3a3m3

An interesting talk that is underground and talks about the water supply for Houston. You can see how dark it is and also hear echos.

8. Cullen Performance Hall

4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204-2610
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9. Beth Yeshurun Cemetery

3502 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019-1810 +1 713-854-6457 http://bethyeshurun.org/life-cycles/time-loss
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