Popular places to visit
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention center in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
Things to do
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Houston Sunset Skyline Kayaking Tour
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Other neighborhoods around Second Ward
Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
Downtown Houston
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Houston. Top attractions like Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Central Station Main or Theater District Station to see more of the city.
Midtown
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Midtown. Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around the larger area.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theaters and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Buffalo Bayou Park while you're exploring the area.
Northside
While you're in Northside, take in top sights like The Heights Theater or Greenspoint Mall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station or Melbourne/North Lindale Station.
More to Explore
- Houston Maritime Museum
- Talento Bilingue de Houston
- NRG Stadium
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Toyota Center
- Minute Maid Park
- George R. Brown Convention Center
- NASA Johnson Space Center
- Space Center Houston
- Rice University
- Houston Zoo
- Downtown Aquarium
- University of Houston
- NRG Park
- Westheimer Rd
- Memorial City Mall
- CityCentre
- Discovery Green
- Willowbrook Mall
- Humble Civic Center
- Golf Club of Houston
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- House of Blues Houston
- Hermann Park
- Memorial Park
- Lakewood Church
- Baybrook Mall
- Sam Houston Race Park
- Deerbrook Mall
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Pearland Town Center
- Texas Children's Hospital