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Things to do in Houston

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Houston received the official nickname of "Space City" for hosting NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Inside, you can visit interactive exhibits on lunar rocks, ride a space shuttle simulator and attend presentations on the history of the NASA spaceflight program. It's one of the best things to see in Houston as a tourist because you can enter a completely different world.

If you're wondering about what to do in Houston, think culture! Many of the top Houston attractions rank among the nation's finest cultural institutions. The Houston Museum District attracts more than seven million visitors a year. The Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural Science,
and the Contemporary Arts Museum among the most important places to visit in Houston.

Another of the great things to do in Houston is to take a stroll through the city's numerous parks and green areas. The city has over 300 parks including Hermann Park, which houses the Zoo and the Museum of Natural Science, Terry Hershey Park, Lake Houston Park, Memorial Park, Tranquility Park, Sesquicentennial Park, Discovery Green and Sam Houston Park. The sculptural fountain called Williams Waterwall, located uptown, is also one of the most popular attractions in Houston.

When looking for a place to relax, eat or take a stroll, you should go the Theatre District, an area in downtown where you will find Bayou Place, an entertainment venue with restaurants, cinemas, plazas and parks. For more stuff to do in Houston, the Verizon Wireless Theater Houston offers live concerts, comedy and theater. In short, there are tons of Houston activities for every taste.

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