5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Houston
A balanced 5-day plan for Houston, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Customize it free →Day 1 — The Big Highlights
Morning
Houston Zoo
Meet thousands of exotic animals and conservation stories at Houston's beloved urban wildlife sanctuary.
Afternoon
Hermann Park
A beloved urban oasis blending lush gardens, a zoo, and cultural landmarks in the heart of Houston.
Evening
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Explore dazzling gems, ancient dinosaurs, and stunning space exhibits at Houston's premier natural science museum.
Where to eat: Niko Niko's — Greek — a well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Explore one of America's finest art collections spanning 6,000 years across stunning Houston galleries.
Afternoon
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
Museum housing Byzantine frescoes and religious artwork in intimate chapel setting.
Evening
Rothko Chapel
Fourteen massive Rothko paintings create a transcendent, meditative sanctuary open to all faiths and free.
Where to eat: Empire Cafe — American — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Menil Collection
A stunning Renzo Piano masterpiece housing exceptional modern and surrealist art, free to explore.
Afternoon
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Explore stunning American decorative arts inside a beautiful 1920s mansion with lush, manicured gardens.
Evening
Art Car Museum
Celebrate Houston's wild art car culture at this offbeat museum showcasing rolling sculptures and creative chaos.
Where to eat: Neighbors — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Wortham Theatre Center
Houston's premier performing arts venue hosts world-class opera and ballet in a stunning seven-story landmark.
Afternoon
Jones Hall
Houston's elegant performing arts jewel, home to world-class symphony and unforgettable live performances downtown.
Evening
Union Station
Beaux-Arts railway terminus showcasing early 20th-century transportation architecture and grandeur.
Where to eat: 1891 American Eatery and Bar — American — a well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Discovery Green
A vibrant downtown park with events, art, and green space in the heart of Houston.
Afternoon
Blaffer Art Museum
Bold, boundary-pushing contemporary art thrives inside this dynamic university museum on the University of Houston campus.
Evening
The Orange Show
A wildly imaginative folk art environment hand-built by one man's obsession with oranges.
Where to eat: Abdallah's Lebaese Cafe — Lebanese — a well-loved local spot.
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