Why Go To Houston- Best Things to Do in Houston

Posted by Sandeep Pandey on August 19th, 2019

As being the 9th largest city by land area of 599.6 sq. mi and being the home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, this beautiful city as a lot to offer to the visitors. Only you need to do is to book your flights to Houston to get there.

Things to Do!

Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston

This NASA's human spaceflight hub was opened in 1963 and still operates as one of the major space centers for personnel training and research. You need at least half a day to explore the visitor’s center adjacent to the facility, Space Center Houston.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

With a variety of permanent exhibits, the Houston Museum of Natural Science located in the Museum District near the Houston Zoo. You can explore dinosaur fossils to sparkling emeralds, rubies, and sapphires along with a few special exhibits, such as the Planetarium and the Cockrell Butterfly Center.

Minute Maid Park

Love watching Baseball? Then this is the real paradise for baseball lovers. This is the home to Major League Baseball's Houston Astros. During the summertime, it's really hard to get tickets but if you get then you get much more than a ballgame.

The Menil Collection

Filled with an abundance of collection of art gathered by Jean and Dominique de Menil, not limited to historic collections but also an impressive collection of modern art that the museum calls "spiritual aspirations in the abstract ambitions of modern art." You cannot be allowed to take photographs within the galleries but is welcomed in the foyer and corridors.

The Galleria

Do you love shopping? If yes then explore this place as much as you can. Including more than 450 stores, sprawling across 2.4 million square feet of space is the best destination for a shopaholic. You will find all upscale brands such as Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Chanel, and more. If you get tired, then relax at any restaurant have lunch as this place is also home to more than 50 restaurants.

You will find some good accommodation option in this area such as Hilton Houston Post Oak By The Galleria, DoubleTree Suites By Hilton Hotel Houston By The Galleria, DoubleTree By Hilton Houston Greenway Plaza, Sheraton Suites Houston Near The Galleria, Residence Inn By Marriott Houston By The Galleria, Towneplace Suites By Marriott Houston Galleria Area, La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Houston Galleria and Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Houston SW - Sharpstown.

Houston Zoo

From cheetahs and giraffes to otters and bats, this massive Zoo is house to more than 6000 animals. Travelers can not only feed the giraffe but also enjoy a water play park and a 4-D movie experience. The Zoo opens 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the year except for Christmas.

A Few Best Hotels in Houston

Four Seasons Hotel , Hotel Granduca, The St. Regis Hotels, The Post Oak Hotel At Uptown, Luxury Rentals Downtown, Hyatt Regency, JW Marriott , The Westin Galleria, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, Hotel Zaza Memorial City, Houston Marriott West Loop By The Galleria and Omni Houston Hotel.

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