- Our list of the best things to do in Houston, Texas, features the top 237 nearby activities — including 79 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Houston, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Houston, TX , followed by 202 popular activities in nearby cities, including Sugar Land, Humble, Pasadena, Friendswood, Spring, Cypress, Missouri City, Pearland, La Porte, Baytown, League City, Katy, Alvin, Kingwood, Deer Park, Kemah and Tomball
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Gladiator exhibit features original artifacts from the Colosseum to illustrate the world of the athletic superstars of ancient Rome
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Occupying six city blocks, Toyota Center is a live entertainment venue for concerts and large-scale events, along with playing home to the NBA's Houston Rockets.
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Described as a golf entertainment complex, TopGolf Houston promotes a competitive driving range experience, where players attempt to land their balls as close to the targeted areas of the range as possible. Microchips in the balls keep track of scoring.
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BBVA Compass Stadium is the home of the Houston Dynamo, a Major League Soccer team. The location also hosts the American football games of Texas State University and the women's soccer games of the Houston Dash.
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A three-screen movie theater, River Oaks Theatre specializes in independent and foreign films. The theater offers digital projection and sound, a lounge with adult beverages, auditorium rentals and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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74%
205 votes
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
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The George R. Brown Convention Center hosts a variety of events that visitors can attend, including the USA Jr. National Volleyball Championships. Connected to this location is the Hilton Americas and a parking area.
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Howl at the Moon Houston offers guests the opportunity to enjoy dueling piano performances. Guests are welcome to dance at this nightlife location, which also features a band that supports the pianists.
15.2 Miles
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72 votes
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX 77064
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Sam Houston Race Park offers guests the opportunity to watch horse races and to place bets on their favorite competitors. The location's reserved seating restaurant, the 'Winner's Circle', features a buffet.
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The Theater District features a variety of performance venues that guests can visit. Additionally, the location also features a Hard Rock Café and other restaurants for guests interested in dining options.
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The House of Blues hosts a variety of concerts for visitors to enjoy, including shows from the likes of Interpol. The location also hosts a Gospel Brunch that provides guests with food offerings and spiritual music.
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The Downtown Aquarium features over 200 aquatic animals in 600,000 gallons of water. The aquarium also often hosts parties at its two restaurants, bar, and banquet facilities, which serve a variety of foods in an upscale atmosphere.