Must See:
The Health Museum – a unique museum in downtown Houston displays larger-than-life exhibits on the human body. It’s fun and educational for the whole family. The museum is closed on Mondays during the spring.
Must Do:
Houston Space Center – Well worth the trip, the Houston Space Center is the visitor offshoot of the LBJ Space Center where NASA has launched countless missions to space. Learn about astronaut training and all of the high-tech equipment involved.
What's New:
Downtown – once only a bustling business district, downtown Houston has recently been revitalized with one-of-a-kind arts, performance, and variety entertainment venues for visitors of all kinds.
Don't Go Home Without:
Visiting the Houston Zoo – with over 4500 animals and countless exhibits, the Houston zoo has become one of the most nationally-accredited zoological venues in the country.
Tips:
METRORail – Fare for Houston’s light rail public transit system is $1 for a one-way trip, with stops as most major Houston attractions, including Rice University.