The Museum District is Houston’s cultural heart, with venues exploring subjects ranging from natural science to the African-American experience. The vast collection at the Museum of Fine Arts encompasses Egyptian antiquities, Impressionist art and American sculpture, while Houston Zoo is home to rhinos and cheetahs. Hermann Park is popular for its pedal boats and miniature railway, and also has a Japanese garden.
JSC is the home of mission control and astronaut training. In its early days, the center led the Gemini, Apollo, Apollo-Soyuz and Skylab projects. JSC was the home of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program from 1981 to 2011, and currently leads International Space Station operations and missions, development of the Orion spacecraft and NASA’s Gateway outpost program, as well as numerous other advanced human exploration projects. The center also plays an important role in NASA’s Commercial Crew program.
Houston's Main Street is a vital thoroughfare spanning four miles, linking downtown to the Houston Zoo in the south. It traverses neighborhoods like Downtown, Midtown, and Museum Park, standing out as a hub for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company, is the oldest craft brewery in Texas. It offers a menu of craft beers, food and a private tour of the distillery.
Galveston Island is home to some of the best attractions Texas has to offer, including Moody Gardens as well as Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park. Galveston also offers a plethora of unique museums, including The Bryan Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum and Galveston Railroad Museum.
The Daikin Park is the home of the Houston Astros, Major League Beisbol (MLB) team.
Authentic Venezuelan food.
The best barbecue in town.