South Central Houston Travel Guide
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Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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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 Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
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 Daikin 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 Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.
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.
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Houston Zoo
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Texas Southern University
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts
- Hermann Park
- Main Street Theater - Rice Village
- Continental Club
- Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
- Miller Outdoor Theater
- Rice Stadium
- Houston Contemporary Arts Museum
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- TDECU Stadium
- Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
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