Hidden gems - Tourist Attractions in Houston, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Houston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. This list contains 22 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Houston Audubon Society

Non-profit organization

👍👍 The bayou runs through this medium sized park. Nice trails and a pond. You often see animals. There are several trails, so it is great for small kids. Adults can get a workout by walking multiple trails. They used to allow dogs, but there was an issue, so for now, no dogs allowed.

4.90 (128 reviews)

Glenwood Cemetery

Cemetery

Time-tested 1872 burial grounds known for its landscaped gardens & architectural elements.

4.90 (84 reviews)

Rutherford B H Yates Museum, Inc.

Museum

👍👍 Great history lessons to be learned here and so cool that you get to learn while seeing the actual homes these historic figures lived in! The RBHY group is doing awesome work to preserve the history and share it with the community. Can't wait to see how this museum grows over time!

4.90 (30 reviews)

Hermann Park Lake Plaza

Park

👍👍 A month ago I moved to Houston from NYC and I couldn't find a place in the city that I liked, this park makes me remember Central Park for its lakes and the zoo as well as its sidewalks! I would love to see people running or taking photos or sitting on the grass like in Central park but so far it i...

4.80 (128 reviews)

Marvin Taylor Exercise Trail

Park

This 2-mi. tree-shaded walking/jogging trail in Hermann Park passes by fitness equipment.

4.80 (95 reviews)

Pioneer Memorial Obelisk

Tourist attraction

Granite obelisk commemorating Houston's founding men & women & city centennial, unveiled in 1936.

4.80 (79 reviews)

Waugh Drive Bridge

Bridge

👍👍 Amazing!! Been twice. A few key points from experience: 1. Bats can come out before or after sunset so arrive 30 minutes before sunset and expect to stay for about an hour 2. Can bring a chair or blanket or just sit on edge of the sidewalk 3. Bats don't come out in the rain or cold (50 or lower) so...

4.80 (60 reviews)

Mecom Rockwell Colonnade

Scenic spot

👍👍 Majestic and emblematic, the compound is a very iconic symbol of the area and the Houston downtown altogether. With is circular shape and Greek columns, it's a very artistic background for many of our professional photography sessions for engagement, wedding and quinceaneras

4.80 (36 reviews)

The Printing Museum

Museum

Exhibits on the history of printing, from ancient clay tablets to modern presses, with guided tours.

4.70 (106 reviews)

Memorial Park Conservancy Office

Conservation department

😠 The Conservancy isn't living up to its promise to preserve the park. They're spending millions of dollars for a flashy bridge while currently destroying 30 year old natural trails! These trails have brought endless joy to so many and it's a crime that they're ruining them. If they can't save and pre...

4.70 (103 reviews)

XVRcade Virtual Reality

Video arcade

👍👍 Very cool place! Not what I was expecting (friends in one room with headsets on just Wilding). Everyone has their own space to place games. Group play is optional through VR. BYOB is cool. Will def. Be back

4.70 (86 reviews)

Shri Radha Krishna Temple

Hindu temple

👍👍 Very beautiful temple & nicely maintained. Also nice digital infrastructure been laid out to update everyone with ongoing & upcoming events.

4.70 (59 reviews)

Hogg Park

Park

👍👍 Nice clean park. The view of the city is amazing!

4.60 (138 reviews)

Gus S. Wortham Fountain

Park

👍👍 This fountain definitely caught my eye while I was visiting Buffalo Bayou Park. This fountain was gifted to the city of Houston in 1978 and was inspired by a similar fountain in Australia. It is designed to look like a dandelion and it is just so beautiful!

4.60 (85 reviews)

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

Playground

Thoughtfully designed park with a big children's play area, a skate park & skyline views.

4.60 (59 reviews)

Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Non-profit organization

👍👍 This place is so awesome because you can do alot of things here. It also got some very beautiful views some will take your breath away and some other ones will bring a big smile to your face. You can have fun with the canoes they do some events year round. Or you can simply just come and ride your b...

4.60 (56 reviews)

Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great place to feed the ducks 🦆 and turtles 🐢.

4.60 (44 reviews)

Chinatown

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Beautiful Chinatown I’m security patrolling to Chinatown 2000 to 2016

4.50 (109 reviews)

Ida Gaye Gardens

Park

👍👍 Beautiful quiet place, daughter loved it!🤗

4.50 (88 reviews)

Bayou Parkland

Park

👍👍 It is a very great Park and I really enjoyed myself.

4.50 (79 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Houston, United States