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Things to see in Houston (United States): 38 places and when to go
Houston is a major city in United States with around 4,459,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (22), Museums and art (7), With kids (4). The best known are Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rothko Chapel and Houston Zoo. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 29.8219, -95.3419
- Population
- About 4,459,000
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (22) · Museums and art (7) · With kids (4) · Temples (3) · History (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,510 km as the crow flies
What to see in Houston
The places in and around Houston, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonArt museum in Houston, Texas12 km
- Rothko ChapelBuilding in Houston, Harris County, Texas11 km
- Houston ZooNon-profit organization in the USA13 km
- Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonNon-profit organization in the USA12 km
- Houston Museum of Natural ScienceScience museum in Texas, USA12 km
- Lakewood Church Central CampusFormer sports arena and current megachurch in Houston, Texas14 km
- Menil CollectionArt museum and collection in Houston, Texas11 km
- Space Center HoustonOfficial visitor center of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center38 km
- The Sam Houston HotelBuilding in Houston, Harris County, Texas7.1 km
- Bayou Bend Collection and GardensBuilding in Houston, Harris County, Texas10 km
- St. Martin's Episcopal ChurchChurch in Texas, United States14 km
- Texas Buddhist AssociationAmerican-based Buddhist organization29 km
- 8th Wonder BreweryBrewery8.3 km
- Anheuser-BuschBrewery8.8 km
- Baileson Brewing CompanyBrewery13 km
- Bellaire Town Square Family Aquatic CenterPool and water park in Bellaire, Texas, USA18 km
- Brash BrewingBrewery6.4 km
- Buffalo Bayou Brewing CoBrewery8.8 km
- City Acre BrewingBrewery4.0 km
- Equal Parts BrewingBrewery8.1 km
- Eureka Heights Brewing CompanyBrewery7.5 km
- Frost Town BrewingBrewery6.9 km
- Great Heights Brewing CompanyBrewery7.8 km
- Holler Brewing Co.Brewery6.8 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- History: Hotel ZaZa Houston
- Food and drink: Houston Cider Company, Ingenious Brewing Company, Karbach Brewing Company, Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen, Platypus Brewing, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Spindletap Brewery, Tejas Brewery, Under The Radar Brewery, Walking Stick, Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
- With kids: REDRUM Fear Park, Speedy's Fast Track
When to go to Houston
The best time to visit Houston is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:17
- FebPossible10:58
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayBest time13:30
- JunBest time13:54
- JulBest time13:44
- AugBest time13:05
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:28
- DecPossible10:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. In March, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Houston
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,510 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Katy6 places45 km
- Texas City, Texas5 places59 km
- Galveston, Texas15 places78 km
- Beaumont, Texas7 places123 km
- Port Arthur, Texas5 places137 km
- Bryan, Texas5 places137 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Houston?
The best known: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rothko Chapel, Houston Zoo, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Houston?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,510 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Houston as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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