South Central Houston Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Houston Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals at Houston Zoo and see why this is a favourite attraction in Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
University of Houston
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.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Hermann Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hermann Park, a lovely green space in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Museum of Fine Arts during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
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 Main Street Square Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Minute Maid Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Buffalo Bayou Park while you're exploring the area.
Texas Medical Center
Restaurants, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Texas Medical Center. Make a stop by Houston Zoo or Hermann Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to get around town.
Houston Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Hermann Park
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts
- Texas Southern University
- Rice Stadium
- Continental Club
- Miller Outdoor Theater
- Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
- Houston Contemporary Arts Museum
- Cullen Sculpture Garden
- TDECU Stadium
- Blaffer Gallery Art Museum
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