Off the beaten path · Houston, United States
10 Hidden Gems in Houston Most Visitors Miss
Houston beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.
Picked out of the 52 Houston places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. 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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