Off the beaten path · Houston, United States
10 Hidden Gems in Houston Most Visitors Miss
Places locals rate highly but that stay outside the usual top-ten lists. Each one earned its spot from real traveler reviews, not sponsorships.
Chosen from 52 tracked places in Houston: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.
Immersive Gamebox Houston Center
EntertainmentImmersive Gamebox Houston Center is a high-tech entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Houston.
Read our full guide →TFTI - Houston Interactive
MuseumTFTI - Houston Interactive is a vibrant, hands-on museum located on the third level of the Houston Galleria, directly above the Apple Store.
Read our full guide →Main Street Theater
EntertainmentMain Street Theater is a beloved performing arts venue located at 2540 Times Blvd in the heart of Houston's Rice Village.
Read our full guide →Rienzi Mansion
LandmarkRienzi Mansion is a stunning example of mid-20th-century architecture located in the affluent Afton Oaks/River Oaks neighborhood of Houston.
Read our full guide →Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Park & natureFree entryThe Waugh Drive Bat Colony is one of Houston's most fascinating natural attractions, located under the Waugh Drive Bridge in Buffalo Bayou Park.
Read our full guide →The Heritage Society
MuseumFree entryThe Heritage Society is a museum and cultural institution located in Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston, Texas.
Read our full guide →A.D. Players
EntertainmentA.D. Players is a Houston-based theater company known for producing plays that explore faith, hope, and the human spirit.
Read our full guide →Phoenicia Specialty Foods
MarketFree entryPhoenicia Specialty Foods is a beloved gourmet market located on Austin Street in downtown Houston. It specializes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ingredients, including imported olives, cheeses, spices, and olive oils.
Read our full guide →Asia Society Texas Center
MuseumFree entryAsia Society Texas Center is a dynamic cultural institution located in the heart of Houston's Museum District.
Read our full guide →Rooftop Cinema Club
EntertainmentRooftop Cinema Club in Houston offers a unique movie-going experience atop a building in the BLVD Place complex on Post Oak Boulevard.
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