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Welcome to Houston
Houston at a glance: the sights worth your time, how to get there, and what to book ahead.
Attractions
- Space Center Houston: The official visitor centre of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: A large art museum with a sculpture garden in the Museum District.
- Houston Museum of Natural Science: Dinosaurs, gems, and a butterfly centre in Hermann Park.
Landmarks
- San Jacinto Monument: A 567-foot column marking the 1836 battle that won Texas independence.
- Rothko Chapel: A quiet octagonal chapel with fourteen Mark Rothko paintings.
- Buffalo Bayou Park and the Bat Colony: A long park along the bayou, with a famous bat colony under a bridge.
Things to Do
- Galveston Day Trip: A beach city about 50 miles south, with historic streets and a seawall.
- Hermann Park: A large green space with a zoo, Japanese garden, and miniature train.
- Texas Barbecue Tasting: Smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage at Houston pit-masters.
Tours & Experiences in Houston
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston
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Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems
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The Escape Game Houston: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at City Centre
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Explore Houston’s Hip Hop Culture on a 100% Motorized Party Bike
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