10 Days in Houston: A Journey of Art, Coffee, and Adventure

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3 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Houston, Texas, where art, coffee, and excitement await. Discover hidden gems like El Bolillo Bakery and the Houston Legendary Graffiti Building. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene at the Contemporary Arts Museum and The Menil Collection. Indulge in delicious coffee at Black Hole Coffee House and Kaffeine Coffee. Explore historic parks like Sam Houston Park and Buffalo Bayou Park. Uncover the city's rich history at the Holocaust Museum and Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Houston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights and Colorful Wonders

$29

$ 5

Mexican bakery located on South Wayside Dr in Houston, Texas offering delicious Mexican breads, tres leches, pan dulce all baked fresh daily.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

15 - 22 min

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Urban green space with a quirky collection of large mosaic sculptures created by local artists.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Grouping of industrial structures featuring rotating displays of colorful street art & murals.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Coffee, Art, and Stargazing

$55

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Mexican Cuisine and Fine Arts

$52

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

12 - 18 min

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Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 4Coffee Bliss and Artistic Treasures

$30

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

5 - 6 min

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Coffee Connoisseurship and Gardens of Serenity

$50

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

8 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Retro Vibes and Historical Insights

$47

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Soulful Food, Playful Learning, and Statesmanship

$48

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

27 - 33 min

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Small, freeway-side park holding outsize busts of U.S. presidents & Texas statesmen.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Coffee Fuel and Fascinating Exhibits

$105

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Health-sciences-themed museum with interactive displays centered around the human body.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

25 - 30 min

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Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 9Sweet Treats, Nature's Beauty, and Park Adventures

$24

$ 3

Voodoo Doughnut, where the magic is in the hole and good things come in pink boxes.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

14 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Historic public space with outdoor movies, walkways, a dog run & an open-air Greek restaurant.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Culinary Delights, Green Oasis, and Natural Wonders

$89

$ 3

Dishes inspired by Oaxaca headline this chic Downtown destination that also serves cocktails & wine.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

Budget breakdown: $555 In total

Activities & Food:$528

Transport:$28