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

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

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

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