How to Find Houston's Best Tourist Spots
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas, and the fourth largest city in the United States. With an All American flair, cosmopolitan charm, and plenty of things to do and places to see, Houston is a great destination city for tourists. Visitors can spend days enjoying all that Houston has to offer. The city definitely lives up to the "everything's bigger in Texas" slogan. If you are planning on visiting Houston, here are some of the best sightseeing spots.
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Check out the Water Wall. The Water Wall is a beloved Houston landmark that is considered a sanctuary for both tourists and area locals. The wall is an incredible wall of water that drops thousands of gallons of water 64 feet every minute! The Water Wall not only is an amazing sight, but a wonderful place to relax, regroup, and socialize with friends.
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Go to the Space Center. The NASA Space Center is perhaps one of Houston's most well-known tourist attractions, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world every year. At the Space Center, visitors can get an extensive, in-depth look at the making and evolution of space history. Be sure to check out the shuttle mock-up, which allows visitors to take a look inside a full-size shuttle replica.
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Visit Bayou Bend. Bayou Bend is a 28-room mansion that was once owned by philanthropist Irma Hogg. There are acres of beautiful woodlands surrounding her romantic and stunning mansion. The mansion also has an excellent collection of more than 4,000 art pieces, including artworks from all-time periods and eras.
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Spend some time at the Houston Holocaust Museum. The Holocaust Museum is a touching tribute to the millions of Jews who were killed in concentration camps in World War II. With many exhibits and lectures, as well as a theater and an extensive library, the Houston Holocaust Museum is a wonderful place to educate visitors about the history of Jews and the Holocaust in World War II.
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Go to the Museum of Fine Arts. Houston is an extremely educated and cosmopolitan city, and the Museum of Fine Arts definitely reflects that. With an excellent, extensive collection of both modern and ancient art, visitors can examine art from all over the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America, as well as Oceania.
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Tips & Warnings
Houston is an an incredible shopping city, with a large number of vast shopping centers and plazas. Be sure to check them out if you get a chance!
