2025 Houston Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Hi, this time we are going to explore the shining beginning of a West Coast trip - Houston! 🚀 Fly directly from ATL to IAH, let's start this trip on a whim! 🛫 Itinerary: Although the one-day trip is tight, we have carefully planned the route to ensure that you will not be disappointed! 🌟 Morning: • Arrive in Houston and head straight to Hines Waterwall Park💦 • Once you arrive in Houston, go to see the super cool giant water wall! Imagine, in the hot summer, the mist hits your face, instantly cooling you down. Isn't it exciting? 😎 The address is 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056. Remember to bring your camera and record this unique moment! • After visiting the water wall, you can go to The Galleria shopping center next door, where you can find all kinds of brands and shop to your heart's content! 🛍️ Afternoon: • Visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir🏰 • After lunch, you can visit the second largest Hindu temple in the United States. Every stone here contains the hard work of craftsmen, hand-carved in India and then shipped to the United States. It is truly amazing! Remember to wear long sleeves and pants, and take off your shoes to enter, respecting the local culture and customs. 👖👟 The address is 1150 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477. It opens at 10 am, don't miss it! • Stroll through the Chapel of St. Basil💒 • In the afternoon, we will go to a super photogenic place - the Chapel of St. Basil! It is hidden in a school, and you can park on the side of the road, which is very convenient. When you walk into the church, you will be touched by the tranquility and solemnity there. If you are lucky, you can hear the melodious piano sound, which will give your soul a baptism. 🎹 The address is Malloy Hall, 1018 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006. Remember to keep quiet and enjoy this rare tranquility! Food Recommendations: • In Houston, you can't miss the local BBQ and Mexican food! Find a highly rated restaurant and try authentic Texas flavors! 🥩🌮 Accommodation Recommendations: • Since we only have one day, it is more convenient to choose a hotel in the city center or near major attractions. This not only saves time but also allows you to better experience the city's nightlife! 🏨 Budget: • The cost of air tickets, accommodation, meals, and shopping varies from person to person, but generally speaking, if you plan reasonably, a one-day trip to the West Coast can also be controlled within the budget. Remember to book air tickets and hotels in advance, which can save a lot of money! 💰 Well, this is our one-day extreme tour of Houston! I hope you have a pleasant and unforgettable trip to Houston! 🎉 If you have any other questions or want to know more details, feel free to leave a message! 💬

The Space Center Houston and NASA Johnson Space Center are technically two separate places, but they are inseparable. The Johnson Space Center is the largest aerospace research, production, and control center in the United States. American rockets and space shuttles are launched in Florida, but all control is done here. This place is known for its rich aerospace history and interactive experiences, making it one of the best places for visitors to learn about the American space program. When you enter the NASA Space Center Houston, you can see the giant Saturn V rocket that sent humans to the moon, as well as the historic control room of the Apollo moon landing mission, as if you can hear Armstrong's famous broadcast, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Here, you also have the opportunity to touch real moon rocks. After visiting the Saturn V, you can board the Boeing 747 that carried the space shuttle to experience the internal structure of the 747 and the space shuttle, and see things from the perspective of an astronaut. This center is not only a great place to learn about aerospace knowledge, but also showcases the efforts and achievements of human exploration of space. If you want to experience an unprecedented space adventure and learn how humans conquer the stars and the sea, this is the first stop to start your exploration.

Hey friends! Today I want to recommend a super awesome hotel to you - Houston Marriott Hotel! 🌟 This is not just a stay, but a perfect encounter of luxury and comfort! 💖 Here comes the highlight! The location of the hotel is simply unbeatable! 📍 Located in downtown Houston, surrounded by bustling business districts and charming attractions, you can experience the urban style as soon as you step out! 🏙️ Whether it's a business trip or a leisure vacation, this is your best choice! Walking into the lobby, a luxurious atmosphere greets you! 👑 The high ceiling, exquisite decorations, and elegant ambiance make you feel the five-star treatment instantly! 💎 When checking in, the front desk staff is super enthusiastic, smiling as if welcoming a long-lost friend! 👋 The room is even more amazing! 🛏️ Spacious and bright space, comfortable bed, and exquisite decorations, every detail reveals Marriott's dedication and quality. 🛁 Especially the big bathtub, taking a bath is simply a pleasure! Speaking of service, the staff here are like caring little assistants! 👩‍💼 No matter what help you need, they will appear by your side at the first time, providing you with thoughtful service. 💪 Whether it's consulting attractions, arranging itineraries, or providing dining suggestions, they can give the most professional advice. The food section is not to be missed! 🍴 The hotel's restaurant offers a variety of delicacies, from authentic American steaks to exquisite French desserts, every dish is unforgettable. 🥩🍰 Especially the buffet, with a wide variety of options, allows you to taste global cuisine at once! The environment is also super great! 🌳 The hotel is surrounded by lush greenery, birds singing and flowers blooming, as if you are in a tranquil oasis. 🌳 Whether it's walking or taking photos, this is your perfect choice! In short, Houston Marriott Hotel is definitely a luxury trip worth experiencing! 💖 If you also plan to have a spontaneous trip to the United States, why not come here and experience the five-star treatment! 🏨

During the Thanksgiving holiday, I started a road trip in Texas, from Dallas to Houston🚗, and discovered this stunning black-and-white minimalist church⛪ located in downtown Houston. Its half-open curtain-style entrance design is simply a stroke of genius for photography, and the photos turned out amazing😎. Unfortunately, I went on a Saturday and couldn't get inside the church🙁. However, there is a small garden🌸 at the back of the church, and the hollowed-out cross on the wall makes for an incredible background👍, creating a perfect atmosphere. 📍It is hidden in the University of St. Thomas, and parking on the roadside is super convenient🅿️. If you plan to stay for a while, you can go to Moran Parking Center, which is only a two-minute walk away. Moreover, the church is quite close to the Museum of Fine Arts, so the artistic atmosphere is definitely there🎨. (Friendly reminder💡: Wearing a simple black-and-white dress👗 makes it easy to take great photos here.)

#travelchecklist #100waysoftravel While I was traveling to Houston for my business trip, one of my checklist is to visit the NASA Space Centre, and I have really made it!!! The Space Centre at Houston is one of the three base where the space mission is conducted, and here they showcased the sample and prototype of the equipment and rocket they launched for the space mission. For instance, they showed you the entire Saturn V rocket where they launched during the several Apollo mission, and also the space aircraft they used to carry astronauts working at the space station. There is also the capsule which went to Moon and came back during the 17th Apollo Mission. Besides, you also get to experience zero gravity which is the working condition of astronauts. It is truly an amazing and precious experience which I will never forget it.

#traveldiaries We wwre walking around CityCentre and would like to look for a cafe to sip coffee, so we walked around and found one cafe called Fellini, and we went in there. There are also gelato and pastries to be chosen from. We ordered a cup of Americano and a Frappucino, and some gelato, and they tasted great, the interior is also nicely designed to be very cozy, and there are outdoor seating as well. This is a very good place to rest our foot after a long stroll, and ee had a great afternoon due to the caffeine boost.

#traveldiaries After so many meals of Steaks, Fish, Tex-Mex etc, we would like to have some Asian fare, so we found one Thai cafe called Aroy Thai Cafe and just sit in. We ordered the Tom Yun Soup, Stir fried chicken with bamboo shoots and the Pad Thai, and surprisingly they tasted so good, which explains as the couple who runs this shop is a Thai. They offered a very generous amount of a total of 6 huge shrimps at the Pad Thai Noodles. The chicken is also very well seasoned and go excetionally well with the rice. Cravings satisfied after so much of western food.

#traveldiaries After having much of steaks and seafood, we would like to have some fast food, and so we headed to this shop called Louisiana Fried Chicken and Seafood. I ordered the chicken, fish and shrimp combo and the porrion is seriously huge. Each combo comes with bread roll and a side, so I chose dirth rice while my colleagie chose fries. The chicken is very succulent and the fish is fried just into perfection, and this is how I prefer my fish to be. The shrimp is also good and this combo meal is nice for 1 pax. It is a nice meal which I will go again.

#traveldiaries During my business trip to Houston me and my colleague was wondering around looking for dinner, and we found this nice shop called Sam's Boat, which the name implies, having the design and outlook like a boat for a restaurant. We ordered the blackened catfish with different side dishes: salads and fries respectively. The fish is grilled to perfection with very nice sauce with shrimps, crabs and crawfish. There is also a bar stand for those who would like to deink and have some booze. This is highly recommended for those who likes seafood for dinner.

#travelshopping #100waysoftravel I wanted to buy some SEE's candies and the only place to get them is at SPEC'S market, which specializes in Winrs, Spirits, and snacks for drinking. The SEE's candies store is very well equipped which I can get many types of chocolates which I wanted, and I walked around and found a huge variety of wines and spirits around, and I managed to get myself some. I find this place amazing as they have lots of choices around and I will not get bored shopping here. This will be my next shopping spot whenever I visit Houston. Address: 2020 Fountain View Drive, Houston, Texas 77057, United States

#cityscape #100waysoftravel Houston, a city existed 200 years ago named after the former president of Texas Republic, is a prominent and biggest city at the south. Downtown Houston is a bustling business hub inHouston and Texas, and has many parks and leisure area and eateries such as upscale grills, casual taquerias etc. It also has many centres like Toyota Centre, Minute Maid Park, Sam Houston Park, Discovery Green etc. There is also many instagrammable spots at the Main Street Square, and you find lots of nice eateries, bars and clubs over there. It is a very nice walk in downtown and we will do it again.

#travelshopping #100waysoftravel We traveled to Houston and visited downtown, and came aceoss this great market with so much specialty food to shop, ranging from coffees, cheese, breads and much more. The goods sold there are of the best quality and the range of choice is aplenty, so we spent quite a long time to look around. All items are arranged neatly to allow shoppers to choose their desired goods. There are also cooked food like grilled chicken, premium salads, sandwiches which you can choose from as a meal for takeouts. We ended up grabbing many chocolates, biscuits and souvenirs not available in our home country, and we will definitely return.

#hospitality #100waysoftravel We are back to Houston and we had one of our dinner back at Taste of Texas, a symbol of excellent food and hospitality in Houston. This time we had the T-Bone Ribeye, Grilles Prime Ribs and Lobster Tails with free flow of salads, Mac & Cheese and button mushrooms. This restaurant never dissapoint us and everything served is up to standard. The Ribeye is grilled at medium rare to perfection, and the prime ribs is also tender and flavourful. We custom made our salads with different condiments and cheese and they tasted excellently well. Taste of Texas will definitely be our go to place whenever we visit Houston.

#travelshopping #100waysoftravel During our trip to Houston we had the opportunity to visit the Galleria to shop for some products, and the mall is really huge!!! Besides that, they are full of boutique stores and designers shop, and there is even an Apple store too. There are also several departmental stores such as macy's where they represent many brands like Levis, Tommy Hilfiger etc. Some shops offers a very good discounts dor their products so be sure ro check them out. There is also a large ice skating rink in the middle of the mall. We love the shopping experience there and will definitely do it again.

#myhiddengems Rhere are a few things Texans agree on, and one of them is barbecue. The way Texans do it is very different from others, as they will smoke it for several hours, even overnight besides grilling it using fire wood. Roegels BBQ offers a wide range of meats. This is how you orslder it: Choose your meat (1,2 or 3 kinds), your sides and drinks. I personally will prefer the briskets and turkey ham, and they tasted very good. The meat is so tender and succulent, and the smoky flavour is just nice and appetizing. There are also many variety of sides to be chosen from, and they are very nice as well. I will definitely go there again.

What a lovely park with fountains, walking paths, gardens and activities for kids and families. Houston has been surprisingly nice for a holiday. During my long stay i frequented this park for workout and otherwise. It's got a very nice vibe with nature and families around. I always visited the Japanese gardens after. Even in the evenings this made for a very pleasant walk with nature and birds around. I had the best jogs here. The paths are gravel with tree shade all around. I have seen picnic tables and benches through out the park. The washrooms are well maintained too. I think families too can have a great time here. #usatrip #mytravelhacks #parks #localguides #summerdestinations #100waysoftravel #trip #myhiddengems

#myhiddengems I was in Houston for business and of course, we needed a place to stay as our accomodation, and we booked this hotel at Energy Corridor called Best Western Plus Hotel. Conveniently located at the Energy Corridor, it took us 5 minutes to our meeting place at Katy Freeway. This 5 storey hotel offers a very nice and cozy big room for guests, with all amenities included and the king sized bed is awesome. They offer simple breakfast but you get eggs, bacons, waffles, yoghurt and different breads. There are also a pool for usage, especially families will like it. The price is also very reasonable at around USD120 per night. Highly recommended for those traveling to Houston.

#localfood #100waysoftravel It was a pleasant Friday evening and we were having a dinner appointment with few of our guest, and we reserved this steakhouse called Brenner's Steakhouse. The entrance features a bar like seating arrangement, and the interior landscape is really alluring with a garden setting. We were brought to our seat at another house, and were introduced with cocktails of Mojito and Margaritas. We started off with appertizers like fried lobster tails and bone marrows with crackers, and we proceeded with our main course of steaks with asparagus and sea bass and shrimps in rice cooked in crab, with a bottle of Pinot Noir. Everything tastes excellent and the service is really world class. The interior design features the old style mansion with warm white lights which makes the environment more cozy. We loved the food and atmosphere and will be back again soon.

#localfood #100waysoftravel Steakhouses are very popular in Houston and is a place where people celebratss all occasions: birthdays, anniversaries etc. In Houston, the gastronomy experience will not be complete without the visit to The Taste of Texas, the all time famous steakhouse in Houston. Established in 1977, the interior is decorated with the old style Cowboy Inn and Bar, which gives diner an excellent experience of vintage dinings. In general those who order steaks will enjoy a buffet of salads and breads, which is very scumptious. We started off with the traditional quails and Nachos, then we had our salads, and we ordered the Tomahawk steak to be shared among us. The taste is heavenly as we chose the ones with the fats spread out evenly. Be sure to book early as reservations are likely to be full everyday.

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🎫 Discover a hidden gem in Houston Perfect for a weekend outing with kids😆 A full day📅 is just enough💯 Full of experience and atmosphere~ Relaxing weekend~ 🚶Route arrangement Hermann Park➡️Houston Zoo➡️Rice University 1️⃣ Hermann Park Not only does it have a Japanese garden and an open-air theater There is a huge green area and a golf course The most special is the experience of a small train touring the park🏞️ This is a real track🛤️ surrounding the park 🎫3.75 and there is a Day pass option for 7.5 There are also pedal boats🚢 on the lake to experience~ 🔥 There are also iconic statues🗿 nearby for photo ops Houston landmark Sam Houston statue📷 2️⃣ Houston Zoo Kids' favorite zoo🐒 You can find animals from Africa🌍 and Asia There are also various performances and interactive sessions❗️ Overall, there are more than 6,000 animals of over 900 species Special features🈶Bongo🦆 Call Duck 🦅 Bald Eagle ✅ It is recommended to book tickets🎫 in advance Park your car🚗 at Hermann Park and walk🚶 to the zoo At noon🕛, you can dine at the Cypress restaurant in the central area 3️⃣ Rice University The last stop is recommended to visit🔛 Rice University It is known as the Harvard of the South❗️ The open campus is very large🚶 Not only is it famous in the field of aerospace It is also one of the top universities in Texas ✅Check out the exhibit where Kennedy visited the school ✅Take photos at the Rice landmark at the visitor center ✅Experience the school🏫 library 🔥Lovett Hall 🔥Turrell's Skyspace You can enjoy the tranquility here at dusk🌇 😆 A super relaxing one-day tour is all set❗️ It is still recommended to drive🚗 in Texas On a good weather day📆, it will definitely be super photogenic📷

🦕 The Houston Museum of Natural Science is located on the northern boundary of Hermann Park, featuring a dinosaur hall, planetarium, gem and mineral hall, butterfly center, and Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, making it perfect for a 👶🏻 family trip! ⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Detailed address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr. Houston,TX77030 🚗Transportation tips: Self-driving is recommended 🕙Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 💰Ticket price: $25 per person, except for a few exhibition halls and 3D movies which require a separate ticket. The entire museum has four floors and you can wander around freely. 🌟Highlights: 🎈First floor exhibits: The first floor mainly features large dinosaur fossils and other fossils. It is recommended to spend over an hour here, and you can install google translator in advance to use the photo translation feature (after all, the English names of dinosaurs are really obscure) 🎈Second floor exhibits: One side has models of contemporary animals (very realistic, as if in a zoo), and the other side has contemporary marine life (including manta rays and giant squids, as well as many shells). There is also a gem hall on the second floor (it's quite dark inside, where you can see dazzling diamonds and jewelry, as well as raw stones) (recommended 1-1.5 hours) 🎈Third floor exhibits: Cultural halls (Indian/Amazon civilizations, as well as ancient Egyptian civilization). Key point: The pharaoh's head from Animal Crossing is there!!! (40 minutes) 🎈Fourth floor exhibits: Energy technology 📌Little Tips: It is recommended to arrive between 9-10 am, as it gets very crowded in the afternoon. Parking requires circling up the floors, and it can be painful to find a parking spot and navigate traffic when it's busy. It's much easier in the morning. When buying tickets, you can also purchase tickets for special exhibits and the theater at the same time, the theater is a 3D giant screen movie, where you can experience the underwater world, pyramids, etc., and then set the viewing time, which allows for better scheduling of your visit (requires 1 hour) Lunch: It is recommended to have lunch before 12 pm, as the museum offers fast food. The peak lunch hours are from 12 pm to 2 pm, when you have to queue up to buy food and struggle to find a seat There are no security checks for bags in the venue Entry and exit: Except for special exhibits, multiple entries and exits are allowed, and you can also go out for lunch and come back to continue your visit

Tons of families, couples, and groups of friends viewing the animals. Most animals had a buddy in their enclosure so it was nice to see the efforts they put in the make sure the animals aren't alone. I was impressed by how clean it was, and how many different types of animals were there. It was during the early afternoon, so many of the animals were laying down or trying to stay cool. Very easy to navigate with the maps and arrows all over the park. Tons of restrooms and free water refill. The Houston zoo is pretty good at keeping the animals in healthy environments, and I see them constantly working to make things better for the animals. Overall, the Houston Zoo is an excellent destination for families, friends, or even solo visitors looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of wildlife and nature. I highly recommend this zoo. #wheretogo #bestplace #bestview #awesomepic #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip #best_trip_by_trip #bestplace #recommended #besttimeever #bestdeal #awesometrip #tripcom

Absolutely stellar museum. The Paleontology, Fossilized Wood, and Gem exhibits were our favorites; but the entire museum was incredible. The exhibits were large with a plethora to see and learn about. Every exhibit has interesting things to look at and learn from. I went into every section expecting it not be nearly cool and was pleasantly surprised every time when I was wrong. The whole experience was educational, inspiring, and left us with a profound appreciation for the achievements of space exploration. I highly recommend getting there as soon the museum opens if you don't want to be stuck in crowds. #wheretogo #bestplace #bestview #awesomepic #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip #best_trip_by_trip #bestplace #recommended #besttimeever #bestdeal #awesometrip #tripcom

The Johnson Space Center, often referred to as JSC, was established in 1961 and has since been at the forefront of human spaceflight missions. JSC is also home to the Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center, named after the first NASA Flight Director. This iconic facility has been the nerve center for countless space missions, ensuring the safety and success of astronauts throughout their journeys. Additionally, the Johnson Space Center offers educational programs and public tours, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about space exploration, view historic artifacts, and even meet astronauts. The Space Center Houston, the official visitor center, offers interactive exhibits, simulators, and presentations to engage and inspire visitors of all ages. Surely, my visit here was one for the books; I knew it would be good, but I didn’t expect I would spend 6 hours exploring this center for human spaceflight. This place holds amazing information about the history and a glimpse of the future! 🚀 👩‍🚀 🌙 🪐 🌌 #MissionControl #SpaceShuttleProgram #Apollo #iAmTraveLAINE❣️

Houston Space Center is NASA's visitor center. Of course, you have to come here when you visit Space City. In addition to various aircraft and aviation models, there are also many precious souvenirs brought back from space that can be visited. There will also be science popularization explanations inside, which is very suitable for taking children. 🌎Here you can take the "NASA Tram Tour" sightseeing car to visit real work areas, including rockets🚀, launch towers🚀, the command center during the Apollo moon landing🌔🌔, space instrument testing, training bases, etc. You can also touch the real moon rocks brought back🌔🌔, which is very shocking😍😍.

📍 Address: Houston, Texas, United States 🌟 Highlights: Houston is a sprawling city with a diverse range of activities to offer. Some of the top highlights include the Space Center Houston, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green Park, and the famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. 👍🏻 Rating: Houston is a must-visit destination for travelers looking for a mix of culture, history, and entertainment. The city is filled with friendly people and great food, and there is always something to see and do. 👉🏻 Motivation: Whether you're a history buff, art lover, or just looking for a fun and vibrant city to explore, Houston has something for everyone. From the NASA Space Center to the rodeo, the city is full of unique experiences that will leave you with unforgettable memories. 🚀🎨🦒🌳🤠 #Houston #Texas #SpaceCenterHouston #MuseumOfFineArtsHouston #HoustonZoo #DiscoveryGreenPark #HoustonLivestockShowAndRodeo #TravelUSA #TravelTips #Culture #History #Entertainment #Foodie #TravelGoals #ExploreMore #AdventureAwaits #CityLife #Wanderlust

It is a breathtaking place where you will see the story of America's spacewalk program step by step, where you can see space shuttles and even space rocks. I can't tell you the reason why I went to Houston and the excitement of making one of my dreams come true. There are small simulations that we can have fun with, you can try them too.If I remember correctly, you can even participate in the dinner program with retired astronauts for a fee. #houston #Spacecenter #usatrip