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5 Days in Houston: A Journey Through Art, History, and Nature

Kai Saunders

4 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Houston, exploring world-class museums, immersing in poignant history, and discovering the beauty of nature. From captivating art collections to thought-provoking exhibits, this itinerary is perfect for solo travelers seeking a diverse and enriching experience.

Trip to Houston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Masterpieces at The Museum of Fine Arts

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$0

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Day 2A Journey Through History and Imagination

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$60

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$ 5

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10 - 12 min

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Holocaust Museum Houston

This somber museum documents the Holocaust through exhibits of artifacts, photographs & film.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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Children's Museum Houston

Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Strolling Through Gardens and Embracing Science

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$63

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$ 5

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9 - 11 min

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McGovern Centennial Gardens

An 8-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30-foot mount with city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$63

7 - 10 min

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Long-standing museum with revolving exhibitions of modern art, as well as programs & talks.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Urban Oasis and Cultural Heritage

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$25

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$ 10

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13 - 16 min

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Discovery Green

Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Sam Houston Park

Historically focused park featuring guided tours of old structures dating back to the 1800s.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Research center dedicated to African-American soldiers with exhibits, workshops & reenactments.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Artistic Wonders and Serene Natural Beauty

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$13

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$ 10

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13 - 16 min

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The Menil Collection

Nearly 19,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Art Car Museum

Museum of elaborately decorated cars & contemporary art with a scrap-metal & chrome exterior.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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Buffalo Bayou Park

Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $190 In total

Activities & Food:$160

Transport:$30