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.

Attractions like Houston Zoo and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Houston: Galveston (The Seawall, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, &more). There's lots more to do: get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, explore the different monuments and memorials at Glenwood Cemetery, stop by Cacao & Cardamom Chocolatiers, and see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Houston trip planner.

In January, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 46°F.