NASA Space Center

• A must go in Houston

• Estimated hours needed: 2-4 hours

• Check the hours and tram tour schedule (inside the • space center) early in the morning or a day ahead.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

• Estimated hours needed: 2-3 hours

• Features fossils of dinosaurs, and the hall of gems and minerals. Located in Hermann Park, Houston's largest park. You can easily explore both the museum and the park in a day.

Cockrell Butterfly Center

• Estimated hours needed: 1-2 hours

• Part of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, home to a tropical butterfly habitat.

Houston Museum of Fine Arts / Museum District

• Estimated hours needed: 1-3 hours

• A newly renovated contemporary and classical museum featuring $10 billion in curated art pieces, located next to Hermann Park and the Museum of Natural Science.

Bayou Bend Collection and Rienzi

• Estimated hours needed: 1-2 hours each (about 5 min apart)

• These former mansions are part of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and feature European paintings, sculptures, and beautiful gardens. Be sure to check hours before visiting.

• Josh proposed to Augus in the beautiful European courtyard at Rienzi.

Hermann Park

• Estimated hours needed: 1-2 hours each

• A large, beautiful urban park offering walking trails, a lake for paddle boating, gardens, and attractions like the Houston Zoo and the Museum of Natural Science. Located 10 minutes from downtown Houston.

Rice University

• Estimated hours needed: 1-2 hours

• A prestigious university with stunning architecture and beautiful green spaces. Take a stroll through the campus, visit the Rice University Art Gallery, or explore the nearby Rice Village for shopping and dining. • Located 10 minutes from downtown Houston and next to Hermann Park.

Waterwall Park

• Estimated hours needed: 30 minutes

• Located in the Galleria area, a great spot to visit if you're in the neighborhood.

The Menil Collection & Rothko Chapel

• Estimated hours needed: 30 min - 1 hour

• A unique art museum located in a historical Houston neighborhood.

Kemah Boardwalk

• Estimated hours needed: 1-3 hours

• Enjoy the amusement park and stunning views along Galveston Bay. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Houston.

Galveston

• Estimated needed: 1-3 hours

• A vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, including museums, gardens, and waterfront dining.

Houston Zoo

• Estimated hours needed: 1-2 hours

• Relatively small, but perfect for a quick trip within Hermann Park.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

• Estimated hours needed: 30 minutes

• An ornate Indian temple located 45 minutes outside of downtown Houston. Check hours and ticket availability in advance.

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