5 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Houston: Kemah Boardwalk (in Kemah), Galveston (Dolphin & Whale Watching, The Strand, &more) and Helen's Garden (in League City). There's lots more to do: get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, and get to know the resident critters at Houston Zoo.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Houston travel itinerary planner.

In June, plan for daily highs up to 92°F, and evening lows to 75°F.