Houston is the largest city in Texas, both in terms of area and population. From museums and zoos to fascinating art installations and aerospace artifacts, tourists can have fun exploring the many cool things to do in the city.
Houston’s most famous landmark is the Space Center, the official visitor center of the Johnson Space Center. There are educational exhibits and cool attractions: fly through space in a supersonic elevator, take a voyage of discovery to Mars, and see the Starship Gallery, where astronauts were primed for life in space.
One of the largest annual events in the city is the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. During this three-week festival in March, “H-Town” shows off its livestock and numerous events are organized to entertain the two million visitors.
Hermann Park is adjacent to the Museum District, south of Downtown. This busy city park is one of the largest urban parks in the country. It is popular both with residents and tourists alike for its recreational opportunities. Hermann Park is located a few minutes away from downtown Houston and is the green lung of the city.
Houston Zoo is located in Hermann Park and serves as an oasis in the center of Houston. Here you can admire wildlife from every corner of the world. If you are visiting Houston with kids, then we definitely recommend visiting the Houston Zoo.
The Miller Outdoor Theatre is another attraction well worth visiting. It is located in Hermann Park in the heart of the Houston’s Museum District. This outdoor theater offers about a hundred performances per year ranging from classical music, ballet, movies, and plays.