Houston Things to Do

Reliant Park serves as Houston's top venue for trade shows, conventions, sporting events and entertainment. The complex is comprised of the Reliant Astrodome, Reliant Stadium, Reliant Arena and Reliant Center. The stadium is kn... more

The Williams Water Wall is an impressive attraction worth seeing on your next visit to Houston. Located in the Uptown District next to the Galleria and Williams Tower, this man-made waterfall is 64 feet tall and dumps thousands... more

Houston’s first Microbrewery and makers of a dozen different fine beers, the Saint Arnold Brewing Company is the place to go for beer lovers. If you’re looking for some fun on a Saturday afternoon, the public tour i... more

Built by Mr. and Mrs. John de Menil, this chapel is only one block away from the extraordinary art museum, The Menil Collection. The abstract expressionist, Mark Rothko, created 14 immense paintings for the chapel, and the medi... more

Featuring two ice rinks, this fun spot is best known as the practice facility for the Houston Aeros and Olympic gold gold-medalist Tara Lipinski. Many locals stop by here at Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex, just to see the player... more

In 1979 retired upholsterer, John Milkovish, started hanging ceiling attachments, patching fences and tacking the sides of his house with empty aluminum beer cans. Unbelievable? The staff of Ripley's Believe It Or Not thought s... more

For those traveling with kids, Houston’s Funplex is the perfect way to spend the day as a family. This place is huge and has just about everything you could want, including carnival rides, bowling, video arcade, movie the... more

One of the city's most advanced buildings, George R. Brown Convention Center is the ideal source of information on the city. From dining options, to places to stay, sports action, and cultural events – this center will ensure t... more

It is said that the Cheyenne respectfully named the African American soldiers that they fought against in the Indian Wars (1866-1891) 'Buffalo Soldiers' for their ferocity in battle. While the first official army units were not... more

Market Square has been the centerpiece of downtown Houston for over 150 years. The square was donated to the city in 1854 by the Allen brothers, originally for use as an open-air market. Home to 19th century architecture and mu... more