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Discovery Green
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Houston

Discovery Green

4.3
4.8/5
7 reviews
Discovery Green is a 12-acre non-profit park located on Avenida de las Americas in downtown Houston. Nearby attractions include Toyota Center, Daikin Park, and Houston Center. The park is spacious and lush, making it a great place to spend some leisure time.Houston · 16.1km from Pasadena
Houston Botanic Garden

Houston Botanic Garden

3.2
The Houston Botanic Garden is located south of downtown Houston along Sims Bayou, covering 132 acres. Formerly a municipal golf course, it reopened to the public in September 2020 as a "living outdoor museum." The garden features tropical, subtropical, and arid plants from around the world, with themed areas such as the global collections garden, culinary garden, stormwater wetlands, and coastal prairie, showcasing biodiversity. The Susan Garver family discovery garden offers water play and nature interaction facilities, ideal for family-friendly experiences.Houston · 5.8km from Pasadena
Armand Bayou Nature Center

Armand Bayou Nature Center

3
Pasadena · 16.5km from downtown
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

3.5
Harris County · 14km from Pasadena
Kemah Boardwalk
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Kemah

Kemah Boardwalk

4.6
5.0/5
14 reviews
Kemah Boardwalk - the perfect hideaway! Enjoy rides, nine floating restaurants, shopping, midway play areas, live performances and weekend festivities. Challenge the bullet roller coaster, ride our train and Ferris wheel, and dive 140 feet in the drop zone. The Kemah Boardwalk appeals to all children, young and old!Kemah · 24.3km from Pasadena
McGovern Centennial Gardens

McGovern Centennial Gardens

3.4
Houston · 17.4km from Pasadena
The Menil Collection

The Menil Collection

3.4
4.3/5
10 reviews
Located in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, the Meunier Museum of Art is a museum of private art collections founded by Jean and Dominique de Ménil. Managed by the Menil Foundation, the Menil Collection is a collection of ancient, Byzantine, medieval, tribal and twentieth-century Surrealist art that rivals the encyclopedic tradition of museums. It is the work completed by Italian architect Renzo Piano in 1987, and it is also an important representative work after he completed the Centre Pompidou in Paris.Houston · 19km from Pasadena
Cullen Performance Hall

Cullen Performance Hall

2.7
Houston · 13.3km from Pasadena
Japanese Garden

Japanese Garden

3.2
Houston · 18km from Pasadena
Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam

Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam

3.3
Pearland · 20.6km from Pasadena

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Space Center Houston: Entry Ticket
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Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission
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Houston: NASA Space Center Ticket & Round-Trip Transport
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NASA Historic Mission Control Tram Tour + General Admission
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Private Sightseeing Cart Tour of Houston
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Duration: 75 mins
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Private Tour of Galveston
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Private Houston Brewery Tour by Cart
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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: History Tour
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Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour
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Galveston Island Ghost Tour
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Duration: 90 mins
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Galveston: Spooky Strand Ghost Walking Tour
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Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour
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The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour
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Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
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Galveston: Old City Cemetery Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
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The Galveston Cemetery Tour - Walk With The Dead!
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小思文30 May 2020
4.0
One aspect that American cities pay great attention to is the presence of many parks, which are usually located in residential areas in the city center. These green parks also look very beautiful and have cultural characteristics. Exploring green parks is also very popular during holidays.

Discovery Green

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juntohed28 July 2024
5.0
really enjoyed kemah broadwalk amusement park.my favourite ride was definitely the bullet.we went after the hurricane, so there wasn’t much crowd and essentially all the rides had no queue.a tip: walk at the pier and you can see some dolphins!! we saw some swimming and jumping — it was truly a spectacle sight.another tip: get the houston city pass for $75, and get to visit kemah broadwalk + 4 other locations — super worth!!!you can do NASA + kemah as they’re nearby and the remaining three could be zoo, museum and aquarium on another day, all within walking distance! :) thoroughly enjoyed myself and would definitely recommend it to everyone?o

Kemah Boardwalk

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130***7120 April 2022
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The environment and scenery here are pleasant and it is a good place for people to travel and vacation.

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Don't miss these attractions in Pasadena: Discovery Green, Houston Botanic Garden, and Armand Bayou Nature Center. If you like Cultural experiences, try Space Center Houston: Entry Ticket. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Houston: Downtown Food Tour with 5 Local Favorite Dishes.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include US Houston private chartered tour | Space Center Houston + Houston zoo + Downtown Aquarium ※ adjustable, Private Sightseeing Cart Tour of Houston, and Private Tour of Galveston. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 19 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Pasadena is around EUR 13.35 – EUR 177.45. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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