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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Texas [2025]
Space Center Houston
4.7
/5
272 reviews
8.0
From IDR 496047
Based on 10,062 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +12812442100
Address: 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
No. 1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Texas
Highlights:
Astronaut training & touch moon
Visit Saturn V & Apollo missions
Saved by 115 users158 positive reviews
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It's super convenient to scan the code directly for admission! As an official NASA attraction, this place completely exceeded expectations-real rockets and lunar modules are close at hand, and the experience of touching moon rocks is so shocking! The guided car project is highly recommended. Professional tour guides reveal the secrets of the astronaut training center and the mission control room, and even children are fascinated by it. The interactive area is super interesting, and the simulated space capsule operation and gravity experience make the whole family play and don't want to leave. The souvenir shop has a lot of exclusive aerospace peripherals at reasonable prices. The route design of the venue is scientific, and the essence can be visited in half a day. It is a must-visit for technology fans and parent-child tours! The barrier-free facilities are complete throughout the journey, and the staff are super enthusiastic. Such a high-value aerospace science base is definitely worth a second visit!
Super cool experience for the first time. The exhibits were incredibly interesting and beautifully placed. It does get very crowded, but I personally don't mind that due to being used to these attractions. There's absolutely something for everyone, lots of accessibility, and wonderful information.
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Rte 66
4.7
/5
86 reviews
6.4
Based on 1,267 reviews
Anaheim City Center | >100 km from downtown
Address: Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Mountain & plain breathtaking view
Spans 2,500 miles across USA
Saved by 112 users41% positive reviews
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On the way from Phoenix to Page, we passed through three areas with completely different geological features and vegetation. When we first left Phoenix, we saw columnar cacti on both sides of the road. As the altitude increased, the cacti and other low shrubs disappeared, replaced by tall pine forests, and finally the barren plateau with Danxia landform characteristics. It was amazing!
Mother road. I never understood the meaning of Route 66, but this sign explains it clearly. Whenever there was political or economic turmoil, people would go west along Route 66 to find opportunities. Route 66 was also one of the earliest roads in the early days of the development of the American automobile industry.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
4.3
/5
62 reviews
5.8
From IDR 413956
Based on 5,373 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17136394629
Address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Texas
Highlights:
Butterflies & dinosaur fossils exhibit
Near Sam Houston statue & fountain
44% positive reviews
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The Natural Science Museum displays many ancient animal fossil specimens. The facilities of this science museum are also very unique. You can see many interesting things. The collection of the entire museum is also quite rich, and the large dinosaur fossils are very shocking.
This museum was definitely a pleasant surprise. I thought that after visiting so many natural history museums, I wouldn't be impressed by it, but I didn't expect that I would like this museum so much and I will come again.
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Tower Life Building
4.0
/5
6 reviews
5.8
Based on 29 reviews
San Antonio City Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12105544444
Address: 310 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Views of San Antonio skyline
Best view of San Antonio
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The San Antonio Life Insurance Building is a landmark historic building in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The 31-story building is 123 meters tall. The building opened in 1929 and was originally known as the Smith-Young Tower, with the Smith brothers purchasing the building in 1943. In 1953, a television transmission tower was added to the structure. A 2010 renovation removed the outdated television mast and replaced it with the tower's original design, a copper canopy with a 100-foot-tall flagpole.
The Life Insurance Company Building is a landmark historic building in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Construction of the 31-story building began in 1927 and it reached a height of 123 meters (397 feet) and opened in 1929. Originally known as the Smith-Young Tower, it was the centerpiece of a partially completed development called the Bowen Island skyscraper. The eight-sided neo-Gothic brick and Ludowici green terracotta tower (complete with gargoyle tower) was once the tallest building in San Antonio until it was surpassed in 1988 by the 166-meter (423-foot) tall building of the Marriott River Center Hotel.
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Toyota Center
4.7
/5
50 reviews
5.7
Based on 919 reviews
Downtown Houston | >100 km from downtown
Phone +17137587200
Address: 1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
2900 club seats & 103 suites
Great for photos & memories
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This is the home team of the famous domestic basketball superstar Yao Ming, and it has experienced many exciting games. The red here is also the color of the home fans. The visit to the Toyota Center consists of several parts. I really like some of the experiences here.
I still want to comment on this Houston Rockets home game again. I felt that the Houston Rockets fan cheerleaders were really great at the scene. There was a group of fans next to our seats, beating drums and shouting in a way I had never heard before. It shows their love for the Rockets!
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Texas Capitol
4.6
/5
52 reviews
5.4
Based on 8,088 reviews
Austin City Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +15124634630
Address: 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic Austin view from dome
Statue of Liberty adorns top
46% positive reviews
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As an ordinary tourist, I thought the procedure to enter the Capitol Building was very complicated, but I didn't expect that I could enter and visit just by checking the bags I brought with me.
This building was built in 1885 and covers an area of 51 acres. It was designed by architect Elijah E Myer in imitation of the Capitol Building in Washington. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and was named a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
It is amazing that the passage of time has not affected its appearance and internal structure at all. It is as new as ever. Visitors can visit the government offices and have time to visit the exterior of the building to appreciate this century-old building from all angles.
the Texas Capitol was truly a very memorable experience! I’m glad I was able to visit it and it’s absolutely free. there are also schedules for guided tours which are fee.
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SeaWorld San Antonio
4.9
/5
40 reviews
5.4
From IDR 1433915
Based on 4,868 reviews
West San Antonio | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12105204732
Address: 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Thrilling Steel Eel coaster experience
Coaster through underwater tunnel
85% positive reviews
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At the Ocean World, you can watch the performances of California sea lions and the cuteness of baby sea lions up close, and you can also experience the fun of feeding the baby sea lions yourself. It is also a good choice to go to the penguin house to watch the life of the little penguins.
In Ocean World, you can experience the cuteness and happiness of animals up close, play aerial games and take aerial adventures, and there are often colorful themed activities. It is a great place to take children to watch animal shows and play in the water during family holidays.
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San Antonio River Walk
4.7
/5
47 reviews
5.4
Based on 27,157 reviews
San Antonio City Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12102274262
Address: San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Riverside path & unique shops
Stone bridges & Mexican shops
35% positive reviews
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San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio is located in the south-central part of Texas, USA, with an area of about 1,205 square kilometers. It is the second largest city in Texas and the most famous historical city and tourist city in Texas and the United States.
San Antonio is famous for its prosperous and green River Walk. Along the 4.5km long riverside of the San Antonio River, there are restaurants, hotels, roadside cafes, tourist souvenir shops, theaters, museums and other buildings. All these buildings are located in the river valley below the level of the city streets. From the city streets, you can see the big trees in the river valley, which is spectacular. You can experience the Hispanic culture and Mexican culture here.
San Antonio is located in the south-central part of Texas, USA, with an area of about 1,205 square kilometers. It is the second largest city in Texas and the most famous historical city and tourist city in Texas and the United States.
San Antonio is famous for its prosperous and green River Walk. Along the 4.5km long riverside of the San Antonio River, there are restaurants, hotels, roadside cafes, tourist souvenir shops, theaters, museums and other buildings. All these buildings are located in the river valley below the level of the city streets. From the city streets, you can see the big trees in the river valley, which is spectacular. You can experience the Hispanic culture and Mexican culture here.
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The Alamo
4.8
/5
33 reviews
5.4
Based on 19,827 reviews
San Antonio City Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12102251391
Address: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Alamo battle vibe in garden
Ancient trees & gardens harmonize
42% positive reviews
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The only world cultural heritage site in Texas is in San Antonio. The five Spanish missions, including The Alamo, not only witnessed the history of the Spanish colonial period, but also displayed the culture of Spanish missionaries and indigenous residents. No tickets are required, but parking costs about $40. There are staff members showing the items used by people at that time, and there are also people explaining on the spot... It is worth everyone to learn about the Battle of the Alamo at that time.
The Alamo Civil War is also a very important war in American history. This museum was built on the memorial site of the Civil War history. The interior of the entire museum is also quite grand, with many weapons and historical introductions.
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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
4.0
/5
68 reviews
5.2
Based on 9,422 reviews
Dallas City Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12147476660
Address: 411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
View assassination site from above
Kennedy assassination history museum
30% positive reviews
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The Sixth Floor Museum is located in downtown Dallas. It was built to commemorate the assassination of former US President Kennedy. It is called the "Sixth Floor" because the three bullets of the killer Lee Haney Oswald were fired from the sixth floor of this building, which was once a textbook warehouse.
The Sixth Floor Museum is also a very interesting museum in Dallas. It is a six-story building and is easy to find. You can visit here to see some American art. It is also a very quiet place.
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