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25 Things to do in Houston

Cowboys, astronauts, fabulous food, shopping and entertainment.  There are so many amazing and fun things to do in Houston.  And to help you decide, we have provided some must-see attractions when visiting Houston.

1. Pack your lawn chairs and your cooler, and prepare to have a relaxing good time at the Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park.  Visitors sit on the hillside or take a seat under the polygon canopy to enjoy the weekly shows that start in the spring and run through the fall.  Sponsored by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, free admission guarantees you can enjoy a lovely evening without hurting your entertainment fund. 
   
   
2. America’s favorite pastime is honored at Minute Maid Park when the Houston Astros are up to bat. 
   
   
3. Go wild for the wildlife retreat at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. 
   
   
4. For an adventure that is out of this world visit NASA and Space Center Houston. 
   
   
5. You’ll feel like a fish out of water if you come to Houston without visiting the extraordinary Downtown Aquarium. 
   
   
6.  Let Moody Gardens put you in a good mood as you enjoy the I-Max theater, indoor rainforest, and fresh water beach. 
   
   
7. Adults and children alike “Go Ape” for the Houston Zoo. 
   
   
8. It’s hard to believe something so educational can be so fun! These Houston museums are just a sample: Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Fine Arts, Holocaust Museum and the Contemporary Arts Museum. 
   
   
9. Houston is known for the best barbecue in the Lone Star State: Dine at Otto’s or Good Company Barbecue. 
   
   
10. You’ll forget you’re in the 4th largest city in the nation when you visit Memorial Park, Herman Park, and Sesquicentennial Park in Houston. 
    
    
11. Savor a variety of cuisine at Houston's world class restaurants including Noe' Restaurant, Pappa's Brothers Steak, Lynn Steak House and Brenner's.
    
    
12. Let the Houston Ballet “take you away”. The Houston Ballet is America's fifth largest ballet company and has been hailed by The New York Times as "one of the nation's best ballet companies." 
    
    
13. Visit the San Jacinto Monument and Museum, home to Battleship Texas and the 570-foot San JacintoMonument. 
    
    
14. They’re off! And you should be too, to Sam Houston Race Park to enjoy a day at the races. 
    
    
15. Houston’s Theater District takes the stage. Catch a show at Jones Hall, VerizonWirelessCenter, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, or Alley Theatre. 
    
    
16. Save some energy for the evening and experience Houston nightlife at Sambuca Jazz Café, Czar Bar, The Mercury Room, The Sam, Lobby Lounge, Deans, Slainte Irish Pub and Hush. 
    
    
17. Serious shoppers will enjoy The Galleria , Uptown Park, Highland Village, Memorial City, Katy Mills Mall, and River Oaks Shopping Center, to name a few. 
    
    
18. Bear Creek Golf World, Memorial Park Golf Course, Black Horse  and Tour 18 Golf Course are FOUR! courses to golf the day away. 
    
    
19. Allow time to be pampered at one of Houston’s many salons and day spas including; Urban Retreat, Tovas, Clarins, & Josephine's Day Spa. 
    
    
20. Take a stroll on the Boardwalk, dine by the water, ride the carousel, and listen to live music at The Kemah Boardwalk. 
    
    
21. The beach awaits at Galveston Island! 
    
    
22. Visit Reliant Stadium, home to the Newest NFL Expansion Team, the Houston Texans, and the biggest Livestock Show and Rodeo in the World. 
    
    
23. NBA and WNBA basketball...hockey...touring acts...college sports...the circus...ice shows...community events...it all happens at the dazzling new Toyota Center, Houston's ultimate entertainment venue. 
    
    
24. Visit the magnificent home of Miss ImaHogg at Bayou Bend and learn about the extraordinary legacy of a remarkable woman. Best known for her superb collection of American decorative arts, Miss Hogg was also largely responsible for Bayou Bend's innovative architecture and breathtaking gardens. 
    
    
25. Step back in time to experience more than 100 years of Texas history. Set amid 23,000 acres of working ranch and farmland, The George Ranch Historical Park shares the stories of Texas with visitors in authentic historical settings.