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Before you go
Your trip to Houston.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Houston – Texas Destination Houston and Galveston about 262 km from Austin
How to get there
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 36 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is about 35 km from downtown, with express buses and taxis; Hobby (HOU), roughly 15 km away, mainly handles domestic flights. The train station serves long-distance trains.
How many days
Two to three days: one for the space center, one for the Museum District and Montrose and, if there’s time, half a day for San Jacinto.
When to go
October to April, with mild days and less humidity. From May to September, heat and humidity are strong and afternoons can have rain showers; museums and the space center are good options then.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, in practice: the city is spread out, and the space center is about 40 km from downtown. The urban train connects downtown to the Museum District and Hermann Park.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Houston
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All day
Space Center Houston
Spend the day at Space Center Houston, including the tram tour of the Johnson Space Center to the Apollo mission control room and the Saturn V rocket.
2 days in Houston
Day 2
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Morning
Museum District
Visit the Museum of Fine Arts or the Natural Science Museum, both next to Hermann Park.
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Afternoon
Montrose
Head to Montrose, with the Menil Collection and the Rothko Chapel a few blocks from each other.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Space Center Houston far from downtown?
About 40 km southeast, in the Clear Lake area, roughly a 40-minute drive without traffic.
Which museums in Houston don’t charge admission?
The Menil Collection and the Rothko Chapel do not charge admission; some museums in the Museum District have free days or hours.
What to do in Houston with kids?
Space Center Houston, the Natural Science Museum with dinosaurs and butterflies, and the Hermann Park Zoo.
What time zone is Houston in?
UTC−6 in standard time (Central Time) and UTC−5 from March to November, with daylight saving time.