Things to do in Houston, Texas (TX): The Best Sights & Landmarks

July 1, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

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.
Restaurants in Houston

1. Sam Houston Park

1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002-2504 +1 713-655-1912 [email protected] http://www.heritagesociety.org
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

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.

2. Minute Maid Park

501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002-2113 +1 713-259-8000 http://houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/ballpark/index.jsp
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,164 reviews

Minute Maid Park

Reviewed By 249SusanB249

Minute Maid Park is not only home to our champion Astros , it is also home to thousands of Houstonians and guests who love this super clean, upbeat beautiful ballpark which features occasional fireworks and a fantastic train that blows its whistle and chugs across the far side of the ballpark every time a member of the Astros makes a home run. Completed in 2000, Minute Maid Park is in an extremely handsome structure with a retractable roof that is opened or closed depending on the weather conditions. You can be sure there will be no cancelled ball games because of weather. In busy downtown Houston, police officers direct traffic to minimize congestion around the park, but allow sufficient time to drive your car through crowded streets, park, and walk several blocks before you find your seat and, if you're an American, place your hand over your heart just in time for the National Anthem. Whether you're an American or a most welcome International guest, there just couldn't be any better place to watch a ball game and all the sideline entertainments than Minute Maid Park.

3. Christ Church Cathedral

1117 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002-3183 +1 713-222-2593 http://www.christchurchcathedral.org/
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Christ Church Cathedral

4. Toyota Center

1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002-7130 +1 713-758-7200 http://www.houstonarena.net/
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 899 reviews

Toyota Center

Reviewed By ronaldd405 - Evanston, United States

This is a great place to watch a basketball game or a concert, every time I've gone it's been for a concert

5. First United Methodist Church

1320 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-6803 +1 713-652-2999 http://www.fmhouston.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
9%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

First United Methodist Church

6. City Hall

901 Bagby St Downtown, Houston, TX 77002-2526 +1 713-437-5559
Excellent
17%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
10%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 42 reviews

City Hall

7. Bayou Place

500 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002-2737 +1 713-221-8883 http://www.bayouplace.com/
Excellent
31%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
10%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 39 reviews

Bayou Place

In the entertainment district, a new development of theaters, clubs and dining.

Reviewed By Stephen7Continents - Ashbourne, United Kingdom

The Bayou Place complex includes a number of leisure and entertainment premises including dining and bars. The Hard Rock Cafe is adjacent. It also contains a concert venue, called the Verizon Center (since re-named?). I have seen Oasis, Alice Cooper and Megadeth there. Tickets are usually quite easy to get and as a small venue, it is easy to get a great view / close to the stage if you want to. I really like this venue, and I’m pleased to recommend it to you.

8. Sesquicentennial Park

400 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002 +1 713-845-1000
Excellent
29%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 14 reviews

Sesquicentennial Park

9. Tranquility Park

Between Walker and Rusk Sts. east of Smith St., Houston, TX
Excellent
8%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
14%
Terrible
32%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 37 reviews

Tranquility Park

10. Civic Center

Capital Ave and Bagby, Houston, TX 77002 +1 713-237-1439
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
100%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1 reviews

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