South Central Houston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
University of Houston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Houston during your travels in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Hermann Park
Home to the Museum of Natural Science and Houston Zoo, this large city-centre park is perfect for exercising, relaxing or enjoying a picnic.
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Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Houston Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Minute Maid Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Buffalo Bayou Park while you're exploring the area.
Texas Medical Center
Restaurants, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Texas Medical Center. Make a stop by Houston Zoo or Hermann Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to get around town.
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