10 Days in Houston: A Journey of Discovery

Ben Dover

3 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Houston, Texas, and explore the city's vibrant attractions, delicious cuisine, and cultural landmarks. From the Downtown Aquarium to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, this itinerary is packed with excitement and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Houston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$224

$ 3

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Dive into food and fun at the Downtown Aquarium – an underwater adventure! Experience the wonder of the underwater world at the unique Aquarium Restaurant, Dive Lounge, Nautilus Ballroom and as you tour the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit,...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

8 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

4 - 6 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

Day 2

$108

$ 13

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

15 - 18 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

6 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

Day 3

$120

$ 5

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

9 - 14 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4

$38

$ 8

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

Day 5

$113

$ 5

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

Day 6

$122

$ 5

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 7

$72

$ 5

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Day 8

$75

$ 5

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

Day 9

$164

$ 8

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

Prepared with both love and taste in mind, our organic grab-n-go meals can amaze any palate -- whether you’re an omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

15 - 22 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$62

4 - 5 min

Directions

Serving Houston's best pizza since 1976! This is our second location.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 10

$222

$ 8

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Budget breakdown: $1319 In total

Activities & Food:$1257

Transport:$63