10 Must-See Destinations for Your Next Visit to Houston

The Houston Museum of Natural Science - A museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, gems, minerals, and space exploration.

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Space Center Houston - The official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center.

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - A world-class art museum with over 70,000 works spanning 6,000 years of history.

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The Houston Zoo - A 55-acre zoo with over 6,000 animals from 900 species.

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Buffalo Bayou Park - A 160-acre park with trails, kayaking, and a skate park.

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The Menil Collection - A museum with an extensive collection of art, including works by Picasso and Warhol.

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The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park - A park featuring a 64-foot-tall sculptural fountain.

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The Downtown Aquarium - A restaurant and aquarium with over 200 species of marine life.

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The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - A 155-acre nature reserve with walking trails and educational exhibits.

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - A three-week-long event featuring livestock shows, concerts, and a carnival.

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