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What to do in Southwest Houston
Popular places to visit
Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.
NRG Park
After visiting NRG Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
NRG Center
Learn about the events happening at NRG Center during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hermann Park
Home to the Museum of Natural Science and Houston Zoo, this large city-centre park is perfect for exercising, relaxing or enjoying a picnic.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
The Galleria
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Galleria during your trip to Houston. While in this vibrant area, find time to visit its shops.
Greenway Plaza
After visiting Greenway Plaza, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Though MD Anderson Cancer Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston while you are here.
Areas of Southwest Houston
The Galleria
Travelers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby
Travelers come to Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lakewood Church and Color Factory Houston while you're in town.
Uptown
A noteworthy feature of Uptown is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Galleria and Uptown Park.
South Main
While you're in South Main, take in top sights like NRG Park and jump on the metro at Fannin South Station to see more of the city.
Braeswood Place
While Braeswood Place might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like NRG Stadium and NRG Park.
West University Place
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about West University Place. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Lakewood Church and Main Street Theater - Rice Village are a few top places to visit.
