Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Houston

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Buffalo Bayou Park
Park
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
4.70 (5.2K reviews) (~2.89 km from centre)
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Galveston Seawall
Historical landmark
Listed 10-mile-long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk, street art & beach views.
4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~76.71 km from centre)
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Bishop’s Palace
Historical landmark
Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours.
4.60 (2.1K reviews) (~76.01 km from centre)
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
State park
Scenic park known as the 'Birthplace of Texas' with a visitors center, living history farm & museum.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~98.59 km from centre)
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Fort San Jacinto Historic Point
Historical landmark
👍👍 Cool spot to watch the boats and cargo ships go by. There was an entire line of them out last night. People fish here but I wouldn’t swim. There’s decent amount of parking. Relaxing spot if you need a minute to decompress and get off the beaten path while you plan your next move...or don’t plan one...
4.50 (1K reviews) (~75.91 km from centre)
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
Museum
Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration.
4.60 (999 reviews) (~74.77 km from centre)
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The Grand 1894 Opera House
Performing arts theater
Expansive theater with ornate decor hosts live theater & internationally known musicians.
4.70 (830 reviews) (~75.22 km from centre)
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Midnite Slice
Pizza restaurant
Old-school joint offering NY-style pizzas, sandwiches, wings, salads & a festive backyard patio.
$ $$$
4.40 (732 reviews) (~39.71 km from centre)
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San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Museum
👍👍 We happened to go on Stephen F Austin's birthday and they were celebrating with re-enactments!! It was so fun! There is a lot of information in the center so give yourself time to really learn the history of the area. Everyone was so helpful and looked great in the period costumes!
4.80 (437 reviews) (~70.51 km from centre)
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Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail
Park
👍👍 This neighbors Riverstone Creek retention pond where you can fine a wonderful gang of ducks turtles and one very grumpy goose. It's also known as El Franco Hike and Bike trail which is an extension to the larger El Franco Sports field and Splashpad located just off beltway 8 feeder and Hall Rd. ......
4.50 (259 reviews) (~22.79 km from centre)
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1880 Garten Verein
Event venue
👍👍 This is a historic landmark. In design of a Teutonic Club; all stockholders were of German descent. Center for city’s social life, 1876-1923, complex had an octagonal dance pavilion, tennis courts, bowling and tenpin alleys, bandstand, fountains. The complex was site of Galveston’s first underground...
4.70 (257 reviews) (~75.86 km from centre)
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1859 Ashton Villa
Event venue
Built in 1859, this restored historic brick home is owned by the Galveston Historical Foundation.
4.60 (250 reviews) (~75.47 km from centre)
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Allen's Landing Park
Park
Simple park marking the city's birthplace & site of a former port, with a trail & bayou views.
4.40 (216 reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)
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Stephen F. Austin-Munson Historical County Park
Park
👍👍 We really appreciate what the people do there at the museum Tina was very helpful in explaining all the things. They also have some nice shirts 👕 I hope more people go by there it's very interesting. We also met a pretty dog named Angie so sweet we called her Angelica ❤️. STEPHEN...
4.60 (170 reviews) (~68.11 km from centre)
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The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
Museum
Museum offering guided tours of 19th-century structures & exhibits exploring the city's history.
4.60 (167 reviews) (~0.4 km from centre)
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Historic - Santa Anna Capture Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 The stone marker was set in 1916 and it was on farmland farmed by relatives of Linda Conard. She sent a photo and reports this: “The man at the head of the bull is my great grandfather, Joseph Morgan Cruse and the woman on the side of the bull with hand on it is my great grandmother Zella Gregg Cru...
4.30 (111 reviews) (~15.44 km from centre)
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Houston Astrodome
Stadium
👍👍 Saw some awesome concerts here back in the day. The dome should be a historic landmark. I am adding a photo of me standing in the front row of the 1982 Texas Jam. I was 15 and by myself 🤘. The Texas Jam and it's crowd's were definitely not your typical concert. I remember it being so loud that I...
4.80 (109 reviews) (~9.09 km from centre)
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West Galveston Island Historical Landmark
Historical landmark
👍 This is a terrific Park. You are right on the water, as close to it as realistic. Campgrounds are wet after a rain which was a little bit of a downer.
4.60 (103 reviews) (~74.36 km from centre)
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Halfmoon Shoal Lighthouse
Historical landmark
👍👍 This place is very pretty and quiet. Nice place to just relax or walk around skyline and the dike
4.50 (94 reviews) (~61.28 km from centre)
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Niels Esperson Building
Property investment company
👍👍 A very special building with great management and breathtaking details inside. From the bronze elevators to the chandaliers to the old-school envelope slips, this building is like going back in a time machine.
4.50 (86 reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)
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