3 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.

Family-friendly places like Moody Gardens and The Houston Museum of Natural Science will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Houston side-trips: Galveston (The Seawall, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, &more) and Kemah Boardwalk (in Kemah). The adventure continues: meet the residents at Houston Zoo and get curious at Cockrell Butterfly Center.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Houston tour planner.

In December in Houston, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 50°F at night.