Top rated Things to dos in Houston, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Things to dos in Houston

Experience the best that Houston has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 436 places from Things to do category.

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Hines Lake

Park

👍👍 Wonderful, relaxing getaway in the city! Lots of wide trails and scenic views. Ample parking - three hours for a dollar! Great place for a picnic on the grass or a stroll by the lake. Wheelchair accessible.

5.00 (35 reviews)

Nancy and Rich Kinder Building

Art museum

👍👍 Wonderful art museum, great buildings.. beautiful new lights and exhibits to view. And love the outside sculpture garden!

4.90 (257 reviews)

Eastern Glades

Park

👍👍 This is a beautiful changing environment. From turtles to ducks to lily pads to huge toads, there’s always something fascinating to experience. There are 2 paths around Hines lake, one close to the water and another deeper into the trees that leads back to the lake’s edge. Both are a must any time i...

4.90 (130 reviews)

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)

Clay Family Eastern Glades

Park

4.90 (124 reviews)

Eastern Glades Entrance

Park

4.90 (101 reviews)

Glenwood Cemetery

Cemetery

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

4.90 (84 reviews)

Art of the World Gallery

Art gallery

👍👍 Very upper class, high end art. Interesting place to visit but don't be surprised if they give you the once over like you don't belong.

4.90 (57 reviews)

Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston

Museum

👍👍 Very well thought out and well made. We had a private tour planned by our host and the guide did a great job taking us through every area showcasing the life of Gandhi.

4.90 (47 reviews)

Little Beakers - Katy/Memorial

Educational institution

4.90 (32 reviews)

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Art museum

Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.

4.80 (9.8K reviews)

Levy Park

Park

This classic green space features a softball field & playground, plus a community garden & dog park.

4.80 (5K reviews)

McGovern Centennial Gardens

Garden

An 8-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30-foot mount with city views.

4.80 (4.3K reviews)

Water Wall

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Definitely a fun spot to check out if you are in Houston! It’s a touristy spot because it has an insane amount of water that falls from the great heights, it is a man-made waterfall that is pretty spectacular to see. It’s also really close to the Galleria which is fun to be close by. Highly recommen...

4.80 (2.7K reviews)

Lone Star Flight Museum

Science museum

Home of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, with vintage aircraft & rides on war planes.

4.80 (2.3K reviews)

Cockrell Butterfly Center

Exhibit

Hundreds of butterflies in a walk-through rainforest habitat, plus insect displays in Brown Hall.

4.80 (1.5K reviews)

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Catholic cathedral

👍👍 Spectacular cathedral. Sunday Mass was invigorating, inspiring and restorative. We attended 11am high mass on New Years day, led by the Cardinal. Such a treat as we are from out of town. Good to see they offer many opportunities for confession all week long. We need more churches like this!

4.80 (1.1K reviews)

Menil Park

Park

30-acre urban gathering spot offering open lawns, trails & sculptures surrounded by shady oak trees.

4.80 (704 reviews)

Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

Nature preserve

Privately-owned forest reserve & wildlife haven spanning 18 acres with an educational nature trail.

4.80 (704 reviews)

Cullen Running Trails Center

Park

👍👍 Regular stop to get a “loop” in. Just over three miles if starting at the Trails Center. Great place to start stop a run though. Can get a locker, towel, and shower for cheap if needing to clean up after a run. There are also a lot of trails in the “woods” if wanting something more secluded / less...

4.80 (481 reviews)

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Top rated Things to dos in Houston, United States