About Houston
Houston is the largest city in Texas, spread across the flat Gulf Coast plain. Most visitors split their time between the Museum District, the leafy Montrose neighborhood and the downtown waterfront along Buffalo Bayou.
Space Center Houston, about 40 minutes southeast of downtown, tells the story of human spaceflight and runs tram tours to NASA's Johnson Space Center. In Montrose, the Rothko Chapel sits beside The Menil Collection, which is free to visit. The Museum of Fine Arts and Hermann Park anchor the Museum District.
Why travelers love it
Space Center HoustonSpace Center Houston is the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center.Rothko ChapelThe Rothko Chapel displays fourteen large paintings by Mark Rothko in a non-denominational space.The Menil CollectionThe Menil Collection displays modern art in a campus of buildings in Houston.Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston holds art collections spanning ancient to contemporary periods.Hermann ParkLarge urban park in Houston with gardens, trails and a lake.Buffalo Bayou ParkUrban park along Buffalo Bayou with trails, art and skyline views in Houston.
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Houston questions
Is the Rothko Chapel open every day?
Hours vary and some days are reserved for events. Check the official site before visiting.
Is admission free at the Menil Collection?
Yes, entry to the museum is free.
Is Hermann Park free to enter?
Yes. Entry to the park itself is free.
Is Buffalo Bayou Park free to visit?
Yes. Entry is free at all times.