Houston is a great place to visit either for a weekend getaway or vacation.
If you are in search of culture, shopping,
wonderful dining, unique attractions, and almost unforgettable experiences,
then you will love Houston.
Houston is one of the largest cities in the US
and remains a splendid attraction for visitors due to what the city offers;
museums that give you art inspiration, famous and wonderful cuisines, beautiful
natural places and landscapes, and a nice bayou that runs through the heart of
the city.
Depending on the period you're opportune to
travel, you might even be able to participate in games or enjoy their wonderful
events.
Traveling to Houston? Then you need a list of
where to go for maximum enjoyment and entertainment when you get there. This is
our top list of attractions in Houston, and you'll surely be thankful for it.
The Museum District
The Museum District had about nineteen museums
situated in Houston's downtown beautiful area and remains one of Houston's
greatest cultural attractions. Eleven out of the nineteen museums are free to
the public.
Although the Menu and Rothko chapel are a
little far from each other, most of the other Museums are only a little
distance from each other.
The Museum District is situated at 1001
Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas, and is a place that you'll surely love if
you're a lover of arts.
The Houston Zoo
Occupying about fifty-five acres of land in
Herman park, the zoo is home to over six thousand indigenous and exotic
animals.
Part of what visitors enjoy when they visit
the Houston Zoo includes watching marine life in the aquarium, feeding the
giraffes, and looking at sea lions and otters moving about. McGovern Lake is
especially fun because you can take a boat trip, or stroll along the area.
Hermann Park is located at 6200 Hermann Park
Drive, Houston, Texas, and is a beautiful place for people who love adventure.
Houston Street Art
Although this part of Houston is often
overlooked by tourists, it's a part of Houston you don't want to miss.
Houston's street art, which is commonly referred to as graffiti, is nothing
short of outstanding. The installation of this art was done by some of the
famous names in street art throughout the United States of America and further
around the world, including Houston's Gonzo247 and COPE2 can be found there.
These colorful arts beautify the walls of
buildings in various locations throughout the city and are a breathtaking sight
especially if you take your time to drive around ok a sightseeing adventure.
The unofficial curator of the street art in
Houston is Gonzo247 a charismatic artist that is not just one of the most
famous street artists in Houston, but also the creator of the giant mural
popularly called "Houston Inspired". The Houston Inspired is in two
places, a larger one at Travis and Preston Streets, and a smaller one at
Leeland and St. Emanuel Streets.
The area that houses the smaller Houston
Inspired is also home to several beautiful installations that adorn the walls
of the area. Other graffiti of various sizes can also be found scattered across
the city on different walls.
Planning to visit Houston, take time to drive
around the city and enjoy the breathtaking art you see while also breathing in
enough fresh air that the city offers.
Buffalo Bayou Park
If you want to know more about
Houston and what the city has to offer, then the museums and
graffiti are sparingly enough, you should visit Buffalo Bayou Park.
Buffalo Bayou Park is a gorgeous green space
of about a hundred and sixty acres running through the city with slow-moving
waters as its centerpiece.
This urban park encourages extensive walking
and is home to biking trails, sculptures, a dog park, and lots of shady areas
where people can relax.
If you are in search of fun things to do in
Houston especially when you're outdoors, you can rent a canoe, a kayak, or a
stand-up paddleboard and enjoy the bayou. You have access to rentals at the
park and there are lots of tours offered to visitors. There are also guided
cycling tours available to visitors.
The Livestock Show In Houston
A visit to Houston without going to the
Livestock show is not a complete visit. Competition season is done daily often
between the end of February and the beginning of March with people crowding the
NRG Stadium to watch the show. There are various competitions and other local
events that also intrigue visitors at the show.
Part of the highlight of the show, which is
bull riding, leaves people on their toes.
This is particularly an interesting show, one
that you would not want to miss if you visit during the period when the
livestock show is taking place.
Conclusion
Houston is a wonderful place with several
intriguing attractions. These attractions are what makes Houston stand out
among other places in Texas. If you're in search of a place to go for vacation,
you should try visiting Houston, and if you have, how about those beautiful
places described in the article during your next visit.
While not everyone has the same interests and
you might not enjoy every area, some areas will surely pique your interest and
appeal to you - one way of giving you an unforgettable experience.
