The city boasts several major attractions, chief among them is NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
It has a vibrant arts scene, with world-renowned exhibits at The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Children’s Museum of Houston, and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston all located in the Museum District. Nearby is another fine arts museum, The Menil Collection.
Performing arts can be found in the Theater District, featuring the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony Orchestra, and the Houston Ballet.
In Downtown Houston, adjacent the Fourth Ward, visitors can view expansive, exotic marine wildlife at the Downtown Aquarium.
Finally, beachgoers frequent historic Galveston located off the Gulf of Mexico, with its scenic views, vintage boardwalk, and warm Gulf waters.