ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby at Memorial • Houston, TX 77002
713-223-3474
The Downtown Aquarium offers over 500,000 gallons of fun with an exhibit featuring a variety of marine life and mammals. The Aquarium Restaurant features a 150,000 gallon centerpiece aquarium. After your meal, take a ride on Shark Voyage through the center of a shark tank or enjoy many of the other fun rides and amusements. more... mapLaser Quest
13711 Westheimer Road • Houston, TX 77077
281-596-9999
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag and hide & seek. For family and group events, birthday parties or on your own, Laser Quest is interactive intense fun for ages 7-77. more... mapLaser Quest
6560 FM 1960 West • Houston, TX 77069
Located in the Champions Village Shopping Center
281-397-6612
An interactive adventure game played in a multi-level maze where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible 21st century combination of tag and hide & seek. Unbeatable fun for birthday parties, school field trips, youth groups or corporate teambuilding. more... mapSam Houston Race Park
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West • Houston, TX 77064
Located 15 Minutes from Downtown
281-807-8760
Sam Houston Race Park is Houston's premier racing, dining and entertainment destination. Enjoy live horse racing featuring 10 thrilling races per night. You can view simulcasting action from around the world. There are a variety of concessions and dining option. Live entertainment is featured at The Showgrounds outdoor concert venue. more... mapSplashTown
21300 I-45 North • Spring, TX 77373
Located Less Than 30 Minutes from Downtown Houston
281-355-3300
SplashTown offers an exciting assortment of slides & pools, family tube rides, a wave pool, raft rides, the Blue Lagoon Activity Pool, and family attractions & pools. Dining options include the Sweet Shop, the Food-n-Fun Cafe, Captain Joe's, the Dog House, Margarita's Bar & Grill with grilled specialties and alcoholic beverages for adults, Dippin' Dots Ice Cream, and Funnel Cakes. The Beach Shop has all the necessities for fun in the sun. more...Zuma Fun Centers
6767 Southwest Freeway • Houston, TX 77074
713-981-7888
Zuma Fun Center in Houston South is the place for family entertainment, birthday parties and group events, with attractions including go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats and a state-of-the-art video arcade. There is another location in North Houston at 180 West Rankin Road. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens
1 Westcott Street • Houston, TX 77007
713-639-7750
Bayou Bend, the magnificent home of Miss Ima Hogg, hosts a superb collection of American decorative arts. more...Christ Church Cathedral (circa 1839)
1117 Texas Avenue • Houston, TX 77002
713-222-2593
The Episcopal Christ Church Cathedral, built in 1839, is the city's oldest church still standing on its original site. more... map
Museums & Galleries
18 Hands Gallery
249 West 19th Street, Suite B • Houston, TX 77008
713-869-3099
18 Hands Gallery was created with the goal of bringing together the unique work of many fine clay artists in an accessible and inviting way. In addition to the work of its founding principals, the gallery represents the work of many other area artists - decorative, sculptural, figurative, fanciful, and functional. We offer monthly exhibitions (First Saturday Openings), feature shows by well-known or emerging guest artists, as well as ceramic artists' lectures and workshops. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. more... map1940 Air Terminal Museum, The
8325 Travelair Road • Houston, TX 77061
William P. Hobby Airport
713-454-1940
The Airline Galleries, Hall of Flight, and Starliner Theater feature original aviation art, stunning period photographs, scale aircraft models, artifacts, uniforms, memorabilia and documents. The Aviation Meteorology and Air Traffic Control Galleries feature vintage weather and ATC equipment such as teletypes, radios, and light guns as well as weather charts and navigational maps. The Children's Dream of Flight Gallery features vintage aviation toys, games, and books as well as an aviation play table and reading library to inspire young visitors to dream of flight. The Airport Viewing Area adjacent to the North Wing is a safe place for museum visitors to sit and watch the constant stream of air traffic at Houston Hobby Airport. more... mapAmerican Cowboy Museum
11822 Almeda Road • Houston, TX 77045
713-478-9677
Dedicated to the preservation and understanding of western multicultural heritage, the American Cowboy Museum offers a unique setting, introducing groups to the contributions of blacks, hispanics, native americans, and women to the development and culture of the west. more... mapAnya Tish Gallery
4411 Montrose Boulevard • Houston, TX 77006
713-524-2299
Anya Tish Gallery specializes in works by internationally recognized artists, with the emphasis on Central/Eastern Europe and Russia. The gallery also provides a venue for selected Houston and Texas-based artists. Exhibited artwork includes contemporary painting, sculpture, photography and video. more... mapApama Mackey Gallery
628 East 11th Street • Houston, TX 77008
713-850-8527
A green gallery located in three reclaimed shipping containers, Apama Mackey Gallery features international video artists. more... mapArader Gallery of Houston
5015 Westheimer, Suite 2303 • Houston, TX 77056
713-621-7151
This is the Texas location of the Arader multi-gallery system, with other galleries in New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco. This gallery features an outstanding selection of Texana - maps, documents and the highly prized Texas birds and quadrupeds by John James Audubon. In addition, WGA III of Houston features the full range of outstanding antique print material for which W. Graham Arader III is so well known around the world. more... mapArchway Gallery
2013 C West Gray • Houston, TX 77019
713-522-2409
Archway features the work of local and regional painters, printmakers, sculptors, fiber artists and ceramists. Monthly openings featuring resident and guest artists with a frequently-changed mix of fine art and craft. more... mapArt Car Museum
140 Heights Boulevard • Houston, TX 77007
713-861-5526
Celebrating the spirit of the postmodern age of car culture, this unique contemporary art museum features imaginative and artfully constructed art cars, as well as beautiful art exhibitions by local, national, and international artists. more... mapBarbara Davis Gallery
4411 Montrose Boulevard • Houston, TX 77006
713-520-9200
The Barbara Davis Gallery introduces new ideas from emerging and acclaimed artists. more... mapBering & James
805 Rhode Place #500 • Houston, TX 77019
713-524-0101
This gallery features contemporary art, framing, installation services, private events, and commercial art leasing. more... mapBlaffer Gallery
4800 Calhoun Road • Houston, TX 77004
University of Houston, Fine Arts Building
713-743-9521
The Blaffer Gallery sponsors a continually changing series of exhibitions, ranging from contemporary paintings, sculpture, and photography to old masters. more...Booker Lowe Gallery
4623 Feagan Street • Houston, TX 77007
713-880-1541
Features contemporary Aboriginal fine art of Australia. more... mapBuffalo Soldiers National Museum
1834 Southmore • Houston, TX 77004
713-942-8920
This museum was founded to preserve the memory of and honor African-American soldiers. more... mapByzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, The
4011 Yupon at Branard • Houston, TX 77006
713-521-3990
The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum is the repository in the United States for the only intact Byzantine frescoes in the entire western hemisphere. more... mapChildren's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz • Houston, TX 77004
713-522-1138
This is one museum where you won't hear or see the words "do not touch." There are more than 14 exhibits and it is one of the top rated in the country. The museum is packed with daily activities and invigorating performances. more... mapContemporary Arts Museum
5216 Montrose Boulevard • Houston, TX 77006
713-284-8250
Showcasing over 40 years of dynamic exhibitions of regional, national, and international art, this museum also offers a wide variety of innovative educational programs and scholarly publications. more... mapCzech Center Museum
4920 San Jacinto at Wichita • Houston, TX 77004
Located in the Museum District
713-528-2060
Czech Center Museum Houston is a non-profit educational, cultural arts organization whose mission is to preserve, record, and celebrate the language, scholarship and arts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia. The Center is open to the public for exhibits, concerts, lectures, language courses, weddings, receptions, corporate events, galas, reunions and other activities. Visitors may tour the Czech Center or shop at the Prague International Gift Shop Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more... mapDean Day Gallery
2639 Colquitt • Houston, TX 77098
713-520-1021
Dean Day Gallery features contemporary, impressionistic and representational paintings by American, European and South American artisans. more... mapDeborah Colton Gallery
2500 Summer Street, 3rd Floor • Houston, TX 77007
713-869-5151
This gallery showcases strong historical and visionary contemporary artists worldwide, whose works include paintings, works on paper, sculpture, video, photography, and conceptual future media installations. more... mapDevin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery
4520 Blossom Street • Houston, TX 77007
713-863-7097
The gallery represents artists from the US and abroad with exhibitions of prints, drawings, paintings, and sculpture. more... mapDiverseWorks
1117 East Freeway • Houston, TX 77002
713-223-8346
Known for its groundbreaking educational programs, this leading contemporary non-profit art center presents a wide variety of visual, performing, and literary art. more... mapGaleria Regina
1716 Richmond Avenue • Houston, TX 77098
Located in the Museum District
713-523-2524
Provides an inspiring atmosphere with the exhibition of contemporary arts by established and emerging artists. more... mapGallery Sonja Roesch
2309 Caroline Street • Houston, TX 77004
713-659-5424
This gallery focuses on reductive and concept-based art. They offer a program of international artists working with painting, drawing, and sculpture. more... mapGoldesberry Gallery
2625 Colquitt • Houston, TX 77098
713-528-0405
Oliver and Nancy Goldesberry established the gallery in 1991 focusing on fine art in the craft media. The gallery now presents a wide variety of three dimensional work by local, regional, and nationally known artists. more... mapHealth Museum, The
1515 Hermann Drive • Houston, TX 77004
Located in the Museum District
713-521-1515
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science, also known as The Health Museum, is an interactive science learning center and a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. more... mapHolocaust Museum
5401 Caroline Street • Houston, TX 77004
713-942-8000
Huge and unique museum that features a permanent exhibit that memorializes the Houston-area Holocaust survivors. Exhibits feature a 102-seat theater displays oral histories of survivors, an award-winning Memorial Room, a lending library with over 4,000 books, a gallery that features drawings, paintings, and artifacts on specific Holocaust related subjects, and a Garden of Hope that memorializes the 1.5 million children who perished during the Holocaust. more... mapHouston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street • Houston, TX 77002
Located in the Museum District
713-529-4848
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, a nonprofit organization, was founded with the desire to educate others on the process, product, and history of craft. Objects featured here are made primarily from fiber, metal, glass, clay, and wood. To reach others, this organization uses educational outreach programs, workshops, gallery talks, and demonstrations. The Asher Gallery features art for sale from national and local craft artists. more... mapHouston Center for Photography
1441 West Alabama • Houston, TX 77006
713-529-4755
Specializing in exhibitions of photograpic and related arts, this center features works by emerging, regional, national, and international arts in a variety of styles including photography, film, and video. more... mapHouston Fire Museum
2403 Milam • Houston, TX 77006
713-524-2526
The Houston Fire Museum was originally Fire Station No. 7, the first fire station built by the Houston Fire Department after it went fully paid in 1895. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more... mapHouston Maritime Museum
2204 Dorrington • Houston, TX 77030
713-666-1910
The Houston Maritime Museum offers exhibits of over 150 ship models, over 100 types of navigational instruments, and numerous maritime artifacts provide new and exciting learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Guided tours are available with advance reservations. more... mapHouston Museum District
1020 Holcombe, Suite 1300 • Houston, TX 77030
713-715-1939
The Houston Museum District features 18 museums. more... mapHouston Police Academy Museum
17000 Aldine-Westfield Road • Houston, TX 77073
281-230-2353
While tracing the development of the city's police department, beginning with the days when Houston was still a frontier town, the Police Academy Museum also breaks down the barriers between police and publlic by giving a realistic portrayal of police life. The museum is open by appointment only for individuals and groups. more... mapInman Gallery
3901 Main Street • Houston, TX 77002
713-526-7800
Inman Gallery was founded to showcase the work of younger artists who were underrecognized by the contemporary gallery scene in the late 1980s. Since that time, Inman Gallery has steadily grown into a nationally recognized venue that encourages innovative, thoughtful visual presentations and nurtures talent. more... mapLawndale Art Center
4912 Main Street • Houston, TX 77002
713-528-5858
Lawndale Art Center is a space for the exhibition of contemporary works in all media, unique in its focus on Houston area artists. Lawndale includes close to 500 artists annually in changing exhibitions. Over twenty exhibitions, informal talks and special events are offered yearly including annual events such as Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, the 20th Century Modern Market, and The Big Show. more... mapMcClain Gallery
2242 Richmond Avenue • Houston, TX 77098
713-520-9988
This gallery focuses on the exhibition and acquisition of museum quality, collectible contemporary and 20th century art. It exhibits works from New York, Europe, Asia and Texas artists; in a full range of media including painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography and conceptual installations. more... mapMcMurtrey Gallery
3508 Lake Street • Houston, TX 77098
713-523-8238
McMurtrey Gallery, established in 1983, primarily represents contemporary regional artists. The gallery's emphasis is on painting by both early and mid-career artists. The gallery also represents a select group of internationally known photographers. more... mapMenil Collection, The
1515 Sul Ross • Houston, TX 77006
713-525-9400
View the John and Dominique de Menil collection of 15,000 pieces of medieval art, tribal art, 20th century paintings, sculptures, photographs, and rare books that is known to be among the best in the world. more... mapMeredith Long Galleries
2323 San Felipe • Houston, TX 77056
713-523-6671
Founded in 1957, Meredith Long & Co. features 19th and 20th century American Art. The gallery represents a significant group of contemporary artists of regional and national importance. more... mapMuseum of Fine Arts
1001 Bissonnet at Main • Houston, TX 77005
713-639-7300
The oldest comprehensive museum in the Southwest United States, this museum features a permanent collection of over 40,000 works of art, as well as one of the most extensive collections of works in the world by Jasper Johns. more... mapMuseum Of Printing History
1324 West Clay Street • Houston, TX 77019
713 -522-4652
Located in the Graphic Arts Conference Center, the Museum of Printing History is a rare item - just like many of its holdings. It displays a varied collection of historical documents, fine art prints, and antique printing equipment. more... mapOrange Show Center for Visionary Art
2402 Munger Street • Houston, TX 77023
713-926-6368
To help inspire others to express their artistic talents, Orange Show Center for Visionary Art was founded in 1980 as an expansion of The Orange Show. Adults and children can enjoy workshops, music, storytelling, performances, the Eyeopener Tour program, and the Art Car Parade & Festival. more... mapPoissant Gallery
5102 Center Street • Houston, TX 77007
713-868-9337
Housed in a 19th century church, the gallery and grounds are unique. They exhibit contemporary works. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30 to 5:30, or by appointment. more... mapSicardi Gallery
2246 Richmond Avenue • Houston, TX 77098
713-529-1313
Dedicated to promoting the work of established and emerging artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Central & South America, this gallery features an array of modern and contemporary Latin American paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media items. more... mapTexas Gallery
2012 Peden Street • Houston, TX 77019
713-524-1593
The Name says Texas, but American artists from as far afield as New York and California are also represented here. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Allen's Landing
1001 Commerce Street • Houston, TX 77002
Often described as "Houston's heart" and their "Plymouth Rock," Allen's Landing is where in 1836, August C. and John K. Allen stepped ashore and claimed Houston as their own. Special features include a concrete paved wharf, promenade, a terrace overlooking the bayou, a trail/walkway, a terraced grass lawn, and text-based public artwork. mapDiscovery Green Conservancy
1500 McKinney • Houston, TX 77010
Located in Downtown Houston
713-400-7336
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Discovery Green is a 12-acre park that is close to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center. Discovery Green features a one-acre lake, children's playground, interactive water features, an amphitheater, dog runs, public art works, two restaurants, the Grove and the Lake House; natural gardens, a 10,000-square-foot green space, and much more. The Ice at Discovery Green, Holiday Skating on the Lake, presented by the Houston Chronicle; will be open from November 27, 2008 through January 19, 2009. more... mapGuadalupe Plaza Park
2311 Runnels • Houston, TX 77002
713-752-0314
Mariachi and salsa music, ballet folklorico, and seasonal festivals are among the sites and sounds that fill Hispanic-styled Guadalupe Plaza Park. Special features include a performing arts area, trail/walkway, fountain, and boat landing. mapHeritage Society, The
1100 Bagby Street • Houston, TX 77002
713-655-1912
Sam Houston Park is a Victorian delight with an old mill, a stream, a rustic bridge, and paths. Sam Houston Park has been the home of The Heritage Society since 1954. Also located on The Heritage Society campus in Sam Houston Park is a small museum dedicated to preserving Houston's history. The Heritage Society Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. more... mapHermann Park
6201 A Golf Course Drive • Houston, TX 77030
713-524-5876
Hermann Park, presented to the City of Houston by George Hermann in 1914, is one of Houston's most historically significant public spaces. Over the years, the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the United States all have added to the Park's importance as a recreational destination. more... mapHidalgo Park
7000 Avenue Q • Houston, TX713-752-0314
Since its founding in 1927 at the Turning Basin, Hidalgo Park has been at the center of the East End's cultural and civic life. Special features of the park include a gazebo, wooden playground, and baseball field. mapHouston Arboretum and Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive • Houston, TX 77024
Next to Memorial Park
713-681-8433
Enjoy the peace and serenity at this beautiful center that features a variety of Houston's native plants and wildlife, as well as a discovery room that features interactive educational exhibits and an arboretum that offers guided nature walks every weekend. more... mapHouston Zoo
1513 North MacGregor in Hermann Park • Houston, TX 77030
713-533-6500
The Houston Zoological Gardens, known more simply as the Houston Zoo, provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience. They have over 4,500 permanent residents (the animals). more...Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
20634 Kenswick • Humble, TX 77338
281-446-8588
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center features over 300 acres of pristine primary and secondary deciduous southern forest with a variety swamps, sloughs, and natural white sand beaches along Spring Creek. The park's many amenities and special features include a boardwalk & trails, a canoe launch, cypress bog, nature center, pavilion & picnic area, playground, and public restrooms.Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
22306 Aldine Westfield Road • Humble, TX 77338
281-443-8731
Located along Cypress Creek, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens offers 300 acres of East Texas Piney Woods that showcase the region's largest collection of native and cultivated plants. more...Sam Houston Park
1100 Bagby • Houston, TX713-655-1912
In 1900, Mayor Sam Brashier bought the Kellem-Noble land and house on the edge of town to create the city's first park - Sam Houston Park. Sam Houston Park has been the home of The Heritage Society since 1954. mapSesquicentennial Park
Located Along the Banks of Buffalo Bayou
713-236-5775
Established in recognition of the city's 150th birthday, Sesquicentennial Park offers a gazebo and promenade area adjacent to the Wortham Center. Features also include cascading waterfalls and distinctive lighting. Artist Mel Chin's seven 70-foot pillars pay tribute to Houston past and present. more...Spotts Park
401 South Heights Boulevard • Houston, TX 77007
713-845-1000
Features of this park include a trail/walkway, basketball court, volleyball court, children's playground, and picnic area. mapTony Marron Park
808 North York • Houston, TX713-752-0314
Located in Houston's East End Second Ward neighborhood with a trail/walkway, playing fields for soccer & baseball, picnic benches, and a children's playground. map
Science & Technology
Houston Museum of Natural Science
1 Hermann Circle Drive • Houston, TX 77030
713-639-4629
You will find a museum, planetarium, IMAX theater, Challenger Center, a butterfly tropical rainforest, an observatory, and the Strake Hall of Malacology while visiting this natural science center. more... mapJohn C. Freeman Weather Museum
5104 Caroline • Houston, TX 77004
713-529-3076
WRC exists to make a difference by helping the community learn about weather through outreach, education and research inspiring interest in math and science. more... mapSpace Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway • Houston, TX 77058
281-244-2100
Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience at this premier space center that features a discovery center for all ages, IMAX films, interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and tours of NASA's Johnson Space Center. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Asian Heritage Guided Tour
9800 Town Park • Houston, TXChinese Community Center
832-858-2788 or 713-271-6100 x113
The tours will be held weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The route will begin at the Chinese Community Center and continue to Hong Kong City Mall. Then, a dim-sum lunch will be provided at Ocean Palace Restaurant followed by a visit to the Buddhist Temple. Finally, the tour ends at the Chinese Community Center with a tea ceremony. Other featured events may be customized for your tour. mapHouston Global Solution
14207 Burgoyne Street • Houston, TX 77077
281-558-5882
Houston Global Solution is a receptive operator with many years of experience in the local market. The entire staff is bilingual. They offer interesting and informative tours in all of Houston and its surrounding areas. The experienced staff will help you select and confirm your reservations during your stay, such as actitivities and points of interest in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin. more... mapHouston Historical Tours
PO Box 262404 • Houston, TX 77207
713-392-0867
Houston Historical Tours provides tours and lectures of the sites past and present that have created and contributed to the evolution of the fourth largest city in America - Houston. more...Sam Houston Boat Tour
111 East Loop North • Houston, TX 77029
Port of Houston Authority
713-670-2416
Enjoy a waterborne tour of one of the busiest ports in the world. This is a 90-minute round-trip cruise along the Houston Ship Channel. There is air-conditioned lounge seating and standing room on the boat's rear deck. Reservations for the tour are required in advance. Closed on Mondays and holidays. more... map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Saint Arnold Brewery Tours
2522 Fairway Park Drive • Houston, TX 77092
713-686-9494
Saint Arnold Brewing Company is Texas' Oldest Craft Brewery. They brew ten different beers. Five are made year round and five are seasonal. They have public tours every Saturday at 1 p.m. more... map
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