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Popular places to visit

Rice University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

University of Houston
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.

Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Bursting with works of art by international artists, this architecturally unique museum is one of Houston’s top cultural attractions.

Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Things to do

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center

Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide
Top hotels in South Central Houston

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

InterContinental Houston by IHG
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston

Greater Third Ward
While you're in Greater Third Ward, take in top sights like TDECU Stadium or Eldorado Ballroom, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.

Midtown
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Midtown. Continental Club and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around the larger area.

Houston Museum District
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. You can visit top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston, and jump on the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.

Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.

Houston Convention District
If you're looking for things to see and do in Houston Convention District, ample dining options and great live music are highlights. You might also check out Kinder Lake while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Convention District Station to get around town.

Downtown Houston
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Houston. Top attractions like Toyota Center and Daikin Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Central Station Main or Theater District Station to see more of the city.
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