Houston

In a city whose pleasures and treasures are not always evident, the internationally renowned Menil Collection is perhaps the ultimate hidden jewel. — Travel + Leisure

More than 65,000 works of art from ancient times to today are on display. — Where

One of Houston's epicenters of what's cool, new and seriously cutting edge. — Lonely Planet

Hands-on exhibits in the Technikids Gallery show everyday applications of science through experimentation. — Michelin Guide

This spectacular collection showcases 17-19C American decorative arts. — Michelin Guide

The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoological park that is located within Houston's Hermann Park, close to the Museum District, making it great for a day of family fun. — Afar Magazine

This memorial and education center to those who died and survived the "Final Solution" is housed in a stark, cylindrical edifice. — Fodor's

Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, which has served as a hub for astronaut training and shuttle programs long before the first man walked on the moon. — Where

Open 365 days a year at no charge, the Chapel has tackled many crucial social issues with a particular emphasis on human rights. — Travel + Leisure

Future brain surgeons will like checking out the huge organs on display in this very interactive museum. — Lonely Planet

At the "Garage Mahal" in Houston, car culture is about more than just driving.   — Atlas Obscura

There's plenty to see and do on this 545-acre oak-shaded urban oasis. — Fodor's

Part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, this house museum for European decorative arts is situated on four acres of wooded gardens in Houston’s historic River Oaks neighborhood. — Where

Massive home to dinosaurs, gems and more. — Condé Nast Traveler

The museum has a deep and eclectic collection of funeral related exhibits including historical hearses, presidential funeral items and strangely interesting caskets from around the world. — On the Grid

It's a family-oriented destination where you can catch a Gulf breeze, eat seafood, shop, or just watch the ships sail by. — Fodor's

In a nondescript, somewhat down-on-its-heels neighborhood, you'll find this extraordinary display of outsider art, the work of a single man, a Houston postal worker named Jeff McKissack. — Frommer's

Nineteen museums, including the Children’s Museum of Houston and The Menil Collection, are located within a 1.5-mile radius in downtown Houston. — Where

This 12-acre public park is a haven for Houston residents and tourists alike. — Where