11 days in Houston Itinerary

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Explore Houston's surroundings by going to Kemah Boardwalk (in Kemah), Galveston (Galveston Railroad Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, &more) and Helen's Garden (in League City). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Space Center Houston, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, play a few rounds at Hermann Park, and get to know the resident critters at Houston Zoo.

To find maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Houston online day trip planner.

In December, daily temperatures in Houston can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 50°F.