Southeast Houston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A water feature with a cascading waterfall, a grassy hill, and a tall building in the background.
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Photo by Michael Lore
Open Photo by Michael Lore

University of Houston

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Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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Activities

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Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

AU$56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

AU$17
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

AU$56
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket

AU$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
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Our guide on where to stay in Southeast Houston

Find the best Southeast Houston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

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The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

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Texas Medical Center

Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

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Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.

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Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

Houston Central Business District

If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Downtown Transit Center Station.

Southeast Houston Travel Guide

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