Best places in Houston, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places in Houston

Discover the best places in Houston, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.1K places in the city.

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Game Show Studio Houston

Video arcade

5.00 (3.5K reviews) (~1.33 km from centre)

Immersive Gamebox - Houston Center

Amusement center

👍👍 Went for a friends birthday and we had a blast! It was something different and we will definitely go back. The different game options and strategies keeps you engaged. It was a workout but a fun one.

5.00 (1.6K reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Momentum Indoor Climbing Silver Street

Rock climbing gym

4.90 (2.4K reviews) (~1.67 km from centre)

The Riot Comedy Club

Comedy club

4.90 (2.3K reviews) (~2.96 km from centre)

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Art museum

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

4.80 (10K reviews) (~4.31 km from centre)

Inner Me Studios

Dance school

👍👍 The staff is very personable and will reach out to you directly Re: your interest(s). The studio is very well put together and the rooftop is a dream! It's overall a great place and I look to forward to starting my dance journey there.

4.90 (780 reviews) (~2.16 km from centre)

OAK Fitness

Gym

👍👍 Oak fitness is an awesome gym! If you want quality equipment/machines and no wait times, this is the gym for you. Being open 24 hours is huge and everyone is so nice and approachable. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone, new or experienced, young or old, you’ll love it!

5.00 (405 reviews) (~4.14 km from centre)

McGovern Centennial Gardens

Garden

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

4.80 (4.4K reviews) (~4.62 km from centre)

Dave's Hot Chicken

Chicken restaurant

👍👍 ordered takeout from this place on a quick whim. wanted to try it out since it was new—first thoughts: came with an awesome amount of sauces which was nice. the chicken is delicious! Fried crunchy. We ordered mild just try out the spice level (I like more spicy, but wanted to try out first) and even...

$$ $$

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~1.72 km from centre)

Reign Athletics Gym

Gym

👍👍 Best Gym You’ll find in Houston. Great local warehouse gym with good equipment not found at commercial gyms, and the staff/owners are extremely friendly. I’m really liking the vibe here. Not too busy, especially during the middle of the day. Loud music keeps you pumped up to workout hard. Great ligh...

5.00 (362 reviews) (~4.53 km from centre)

Alley Theatre

Performing arts theater

Revered performing arts center, circa 1946, for classic & modern theater with an in-house company.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)

Cockrell Butterfly Center

Exhibit

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

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~4.64 km from centre)

Hanover Parkview

Apartment complex

😠 Want to learn about construction, well Hanover Parkview has you covered!! Want to listen to jackhammers, saws, drills, hammers, bulldozers, excavators and fire alarms then come on down! No need to set an alarm, you will be woken up just before 7:00 am by the beeping of the bulldozers backing up and...

4.90 (556 reviews) (~3.68 km from centre)

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) (~1.02 km from centre)

Coral Sword

Coffee shop

Colorful board game cafe serving casual fare plus beer & coffee.

$ $$$

4.80 (969 reviews) (~4.99 km from centre)

Birria Los Primos

Mexican restaurant

Tacos, nachos, burritos & other dishes featuring birria in a relaxed counter-serve Mexican joint.

$ $$$

4.80 (893 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Science museum

Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.

4.70 (26K reviews) (~4.61 km from centre)

Minute Maid Park

Stadium

Astros' home ballpark with retractable roof, plenty of concessions options & a train station theme.

$$$ $

4.70 (25.9K reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)

Houston Symphony at Jones Hall

Orchestra

👍👍 The experience is magnificent! The food available for additional purchase is pretty tasty, and there are three options, pasta, paninis, and a salad. The venue is pretty big and spacious, and the orchestra itself is amazing. This is one of the best orchestras I have ever heard of and I highly recomme...

4.80 (816 reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)

Discovery Green

Park

Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.

4.70 (19.9K reviews) (~0.98 km from centre)

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Best places in Houston, United States