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Miller Outdoor Theatre
Ollie #1 of 126 attractions in Houston
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  5.0 km from city centre
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Houston Museum District
Ollie #2 of 126 attractions in Houston
5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Museum of Fine Arts
Ollie #3 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Owner description: The first municipal art museum in Texas is most well-known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and also includes Baroque and Renaissance...... more » Owner description: The first municipal art museum in Texas is most well-known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and also includes Baroque and Renaissance art, African tribal art, a sculpture garden and a teaching wing, where the works of students and top Texas artists are displayed. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.3 km from city centre
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Ollie #4 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 101 reviews
Owner description: This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a planetarium, IMAX...... more » Owner description: This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a planetarium, IMAX theater and a six-story butterfly center in which these beautiful creatures land delicately on outstretched arms. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Science Museums; Observatories/ Planetariums; Museums; Theatres
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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The Galleria
Ollie #5 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 201 reviews
Sprawling network of hotels, restaurants, and shops circling a giant indoor ice skating rink.
Attraction type  Shopping centres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ballets
Distance  9.1 km from city centre
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Children's Museum of Houston
Ollie #6 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Hands-on interactive exhibits in the areas of science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, and the arts.
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  4.4 km from city centre
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Minute Maid Park
Ollie #7 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Water Wall
Ollie #8 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Man-made attraction in a central location for all to enjoy.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Waterfalls
Distance  9.2 km from city centre
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Byzantine Chapel Fresco Museum
Ollie #9 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
A small chapel featuring Byzantine frescoes of religious images.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Religious Sites
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Alley Theatre
Ollie #10 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
A local theatre offering plays and musicals.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Ollie #11 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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The Menil Collection
Ollie #12 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: One of the greatest private art collections in the U.S. features such surrealist works as those by Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, and offers visitors a...... more » Owner description: One of the greatest private art collections in the U.S. features such surrealist works as those by Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, and offers visitors a sign-free and simply-designed environment in which to experience the art in a more personal way. The main building is accompanied by four satellite buildings. « less
Distance  3.8 km from city centre
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Houston Symphony
Ollie #13 of 126 attractions in Houston
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Hermann Park
Ollie #14 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas, running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking areas, the Houston Zoological...... more » Owner description: The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas, running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking areas, the Houston Zoological Gardens, a public golf course and an outdoor theater featuring plays and live music. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Golf Courses
Distance  5.5 km from city centre
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Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Ollie #15 of 126 attractions in Houston
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens; Art Museums
Distance  4.3 km from city centre
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Ollie #16 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: A 155-acre nature sanctuary 4 miles west of downtown. Five miles of walking trails through forest, meadow and pond habitats offer opportunities to see...... more » Owner description: A 155-acre nature sanctuary 4 miles west of downtown. Five miles of walking trails through forest, meadow and pond habitats offer opportunities to see frogs, turtles and other wildlife. Building houses gift shop, library, restrooms, and Discovery Room which includes aquariums, microscopes, interactive exhibits including the 15 ft. model "Learning Tree". Grounds: Daily 7 a.m. to dusk; Building: daily 9 - 5, except major holidays. Discovery Room: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm. Admission free; donations appreciated. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  8.0 km from city centre
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Houston Zoo
Ollie #17 of 126 attractions in Houston
4 of 5 stars 140 reviews

A visit to the Houston Zoo is a wonderful way to spend the day!  There are lots of animals, and they're easy to see.  The grounds are well kept and the layout is easy to... more »

Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  5.7 km from city centre
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Cockrell Butterfly Center
Ollie #18 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Science Museums
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Ollie #19 of 126 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews

Saint Arnold's is Houston's local, microbrewery and Texas' oldest craft brewery.  They have a wide variety of beers including Amber Ale, Brown Ale, Texas Wheat, Fancy Lawnmower... more »

Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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A.D. Players
Ollie #20 of 126 attractions in Houston
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Great shows for the whole family.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  5.4 km from city centre
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