Things to do in Houston

Attractions, tours and experiences in Houston, United States, ordered by how much they are worth your time — and flagged where you should book ahead.

NRG Stadium — stadium. FIFA 26 host venue. 7 matches scheduled. Climate-controlled stadium, also hosts the Texans.
Space Center Houston — museum. NASA's official visitor center — touch a moon rock, see real spacecraft, take a tram tour of Mission Control.
Discovery Green — fan_zone. Planned FIFA Fan Festival site. 12-acre downtown park with free concerts, kayaking on the lake, and food trucks.
Houston Museum District — museum. 19 museums in 1.5-mile radius — Museum of Fine Arts, Natural Science, Children's Museum. Many are free.
Pappas BBQ / Killen's Barbecue — food. Texas BBQ legends. Brisket, ribs, sausage, sides. Killen's in Pearland is a 30-min drive — worth it.
Buffalo Bayou Park — park. 160-acre park along the bayou — biking, kayaking, the Cistern (former drinking water reservoir, now art venue).
Hermann Park — park. Houston's Central Park — Japanese Garden, train ride, golf course, Miller Outdoor Theatre with free shows.