Things to Do in Houston

Home to the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer, the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League, and to Texas Southern Tigers football team, the Shell Energy Stadium is brimming with exciting sports events.

Since opening in October 2003, Toyota Center has become one of the premier live entertainment venues in the nation. This dynamic arena is home to the NBA’s Houston Rockets and hosts the nation’s top concerts and touring shows.

The Alley Theatre is a Tony Award-winning company that offers nearly 500 productions to over 200,000 audience members each season in its recently renovated, 774-seat state-of-the-art performance venue.

Named the best cabaret in the city by The Houston Press and rated #1 on Tripadvisor, The Music Box cast performs original sketch comedy acts to pop music in a storied setting accompanied by dining and drinks.

This 17-block district in the heart of downtown Houston is home to nine professional performing arts organizations, the 130,000-square-foot Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movie theaters, plazas, parks, and more.

William P. Hobby Airport is an international airport in Houston, Texas, just 7 miles from Downtown Houston.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an international airport in Houston, Texas, under Class B airspace and serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

Home to several converted warehouses that house over 300 studios of artists and creative entrepreneurs, the Washington Avenue Arts District boasts what is believed to be the highest concentration of working artists in the United States.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Houston Zoo houses over 6,000 animals from 900 species in its 55-acre park. This incredible zoo is known to be the second most visited in the US, receiving 2.1 million visitors each year.

This magnificent 500,000-gallon aquarium allows guests to get a close-up view of over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe. Explore an array of colorful exhibits ranging from the Louisiana Swamp to the Rainforests of South America.

Houston's first legal whiskey distillery, the Yellow Rose specializes in hand-crafted spirits born and aged in Space City. Throwback one of their award-winning drinks on its own, or try your hand at one of their signature cocktail recipes.

Texas' Oldest Craft Brewery, the Saint Arnold Brewing Company features public facility tours, a selection of cider and beer, and gastropub fare in a German-inspired beer garden and indoor hall clad with stained glass and classic cars.

The George R. Brown Convention Center is located in downtown Houston and covers 1.8 million square feet.

Earning its place as a Smithsonian Affiliate museum in 2014, the Space Center Houston serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. The museum provides a dynamic look inside space exploration.

Encouraging patrons to pause, reflect, and reinvigorate, this modern art museum houses the private collection of founders John and Dominique de Menil, including 17,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and rare books.

Study solar power at the EcoStation, create extraordinary objects at the Inventor’s Workshop, and improve your balance at the Challenge Course. The Children’s Museum features over 90,000 square feet of interactive exhibits for all ages.

One of the most popular museums in the United States, The Houston Museum of Natural Science has four fun-filled floors of interactive exhibits that examine everything from astronomy and paleontology to gems and native Texas wildlife.

Located in the heart of Houston's Museum District, the MFAH, as it’s affectionately called, is a beacon of artistic inspiration with more than 65,000 works of art from around the globe, ranging from antiquity to present day.

Situated in the heart of Houston, Rice University is one of the most highly regarded private universities in the country. This beautiful 285-acre campus has become a Houston landmark.

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is a leading public research university and the third-largest college in Texas. With over 46,000 students each year, UH offers undergraduate and graduate programs along with 16 sports teams.

This shopping, dining, and entertainment mecca has something for everyone. Find the latest fashions, enjoy a delicious meal, and challenge the family to a friendly bowling game at Lucky Strike

Set amidst stunning glass atriums, this upscale Houston shopping center features over 400 shops and restaurants. Ranging from high-end department stores to designer boutiques, Houston’s Galleria is the city’s top luxury shopping destination.

Home of the Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park is one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the US. Its innovative design includes a retractable roof and glass ceiling that offers up spectacular views of the Houston city skyline.

The 125,000-square-foot NRG Stadium sets the stage for exhibits, concerts, and sporting events, and is the only indoor/outdoor retractable roof stadium for rodeo shows and NFL games.

Rice Stadium is an American football stadium located on the Rice University campus in Houston, Texas.

John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium is an American football stadium on the campus of the University of Houston.