Things To Do
NASA Space Center Houston Visitor Center
Space Center Houston is the official visitor center for the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, operating as a top-tier science and space exploration museum. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it offers immersive educational experiences, featuring over 400 space artifacts, including the world's largest collection of moon rocks and NASA's iconic Saturn V rocket.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
The famous waterfall photo stop in Houston is the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, located at 2800 Post Oak Blvd in the Uptown/Galleria area. This iconic, 64-foot U-shaped sculptural fountain creates a dramatic backdrop for photos, with over 11,000 gallons of water cascading down per minute. It is free to visit and open daily.
Truck Yard
Truck Yard Houston: Live music, food trucks, and fun! Find a pet-friendly patio, enjoy happy hour, and discover the best backyard party near you.
Puttery
Puttery Houston is an adults-only (21+) immersive indoor mini-golf venue located at 1818 Washington Ave. It features themed 9-hole putting courses,, multiple bars serving craft cocktails, and a chef-driven menu in a high-energy, lounge-style setting. It is designed for socializing, corporate outings, and dates.
Chinatown
Houston’s Chinatown, often called Asiatown, is a thriving, automobile-oriented district along Bellaire Blvd in Southwest Houston, serving as a hub for authentic, diverse Asian cuisine (Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean) rather than just Chinese. It features hundreds of restaurants,, sprawling shopping malls like Dun Huang Plaza, and Hong Kong City Mall, offering everything from dim sum to Hakata-style ramen.
Color Factory Houston
Color Factory Houston, is a 20,000-square-foot interactive art museum featuring over 14 immersive, sensory installations designed to celebrate the city's culture. Highlights include a NASA-themed blue ball pit, a confetti room, and interactive photo opportunities, offering a fun, creative experience for all ages.
CITYCENTRE
A great outdoor shopping center that is perfect if you like to walk around, people watch, and also want to enjoy shopping and food. City Centre has a mix of various restaurants (including Jeni's ice cream.. yum!) and shops for everyone to enjoy!
Memorial City Mall
Who doesn't like to shop when visiting a new city? Also, let's be real. It's more common than you think to accidentally forget something. Visit Memorial City mall if you need any last minute clothes and want to get extra steps in while doing it.
