13 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.

Attractions like Crocodile Encounter and McFaddin-Ward House Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Explore hidden gems such as Sea Center Texas and Froberg's Farm. Get out of town with these interesting Houston side-trips: Brazos Bend State Park (in Needville), Mary Jo Peckham Park (in Katy) and St Francis Wolf Sanctuary (in Montgomery). Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Houston Zoo, explore the engaging exhibits at The Woodlands Children's Museum, tee off at Memorial Park, and meet the residents at TGR Exotics Wildlife Park.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Houston online visit planner.

January in Houston sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 46°F at night.