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.

Get some cultural insight at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and The Houston Museum of Natural Science. Take a break from the city and head to Cockrell Butterfly Center and Water Wall. Venture out of the city with trips to Surfside Beach (in Surfside Beach), Kemah Boardwalk (in Kemah) and San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (in La Porte). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Space Center Houston, play a few rounds at Hermann Park, explore the different monuments and memorials at Glenwood Cemetery, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Houston Zoo.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Houston road trip planning site.

In June, daytime highs in Houston are 92°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel back home.