25 Landmarks in Houston, Texas, You Have to Visit Visual Story

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Introduction

25 Landmarks in Houston, Texas, You Have to Visit Visual Story

The dozens of significant landmarks in Houston, Texas, are all worth visiting. However, this list...

LANDMARK 1

Johnson Space Center

Johnson Space Center is easily one of the most important scientific and historical sites in...

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LANDMARK 2

San Jacinto Battle Monument And Museum

One of the most historical landmarks in Houston, Texas can be seen from miles around...

LANDMARK 3

Hermann Park

Hermann Park is one of the most important cultural spots in Houston. Spanning 445 acres...

LANDMARK 4

Houston City Hall

You can't have a list of Houston, Texas, landmarks without mentioning city hall. Located in...

LANDMARK 5

McGovern Centennial Gardens

Since Houston is a bustling metropolitan area, the city lacks green spaces. For that reason...

LANDMARK 6

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Since the 1920s, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has wowed visitors with its collection...

LANDMARK 7

Houston Museum of Natural Science

If you're interested in brushing up on your science knowledge while exploring a Houston monument...

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LANDMARK 8

Allen Center

The Allen Center complex comprises three of the most famous buildings in Houston. Completed in...

LANDMARK 9

Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo

For most of the year, NRG Park is a regular stadium. However, for a few...

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LANDMARK 10

Market Square Park

Market Square Park is an important Houston site for a few reasons, one being it's...

LANDMARK 11

Downtown Houston

Downton Houston is the city's epicenter and one of the best places to stay in...

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LANDMARK 12

Houston Museum of African American Culture

There are many Houston monuments, but none are quite like the Houston Museum of African...

LANDMARK 13

Sam Houston Park

Sam Houston Park is one of the most famous Houston landmarks in the city. This...

LANDMARK 14

White Oak Music Hall

If you're in the mood for live music, consider visiting the White Oak Music Hall...

LANDMARK 15

Rice University

Rice University might not come to mind when you think of Houston historical sites, but...

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LANDMARK 16

JPMorgan Chase Tower

JPMorgan Chase Tower is a Houston symbol you can see from all over the city...

LANDMARK 17

Williams Tower

Since 1983, Williams Tower has topped lists of famous landmarks in Houston. It often stands...

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LANDMARK 18

Battleship Texas

The USS Texas, also called "Battleship Texas," is another of many historic places in Houston...

LANDMARK 19

Houston Zoo

When people say, "Everything is bigger in Texas," the Houston Zoo is included. Housing over...

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LANDMARK 20

Beer Can House

The Beer Can House has become a characteristic part of Houston's folk art scene. According...

LANDMARK 21

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

If you spend a weekend in Houston, ensure you make time to see the Gerald...

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LANDMARK 22

Terry Hershey Park

Terry Hershey Park offers you the chance to go on a nature walk without leaving...

LANDMARK 23

Minute Maid Park

If you decide to see a Major League Baseball game while in Houston, you'll get...

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LANDMARK 24

Seismique

Seismique is one of the newest Houston, Texas, monuments and likely the most unique. It...

LANDMARK 25

Buffalo Bayou Park

Though Buffalo Bayou Park opened in 2015, it was actually over a century in the...

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Conclusion

In Summary

There are a lot of things to see and experience while in Houston. If you're...

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