America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping and nightlife. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District or head down to Space Center Houston.

Houston serves up nationally recognized dining, shopping, entertainment and nightlife. We have world-class attractions and events . Best of all, you'll find a number of things that are budget-friendly or free .

See for yourself, here in Houston, where much of daily life happens outdoors, thanks to mild, year-round temperatures. Take time to explore the eclectic, culture-filled neighborhoods , gallery spaces and attractions , which offer diverse flavors that can only be found here.

You'll find a way to get to and around Houston, a list of annual events and a searchable calendar of events, information on traveling green, climate and weather averages and much more. In addition, you may want to browse through the list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Houston's attractions range from unique gems to world-class museums, so there's plenty of things to do for everyone in the family. Whether you're interested in touring the NASA Space Center, want to enjoy fine art or want to experience nature, you can do all those and more in Houston.

Check our Houston events calendar to find upcoming things to do and shows. Year-round there are festivals, art exhibitions, concerts, sports, food and drink festivals, and theater performances. You're sure to find the perfect Houston event for you whatever your interests are!

Whether you're spending a day in Houston, a weekend or a week, planning a trip to maximize your time can be a challenge. We've created a series of travel itineraries to take the guess work out of it.

Looking beyond the tourist experience? Explore Houston like a local with our guide to all of the interesting spots and must-dos during your visit.

Houston is the fourth stop on this traveling installation's global journey, featuring the largest tusker the herd has ever had on display. The public art installation, part of the Conservancy's Art in the Park initiative, invites visitors to experience the beauty of wildlife conservation and sustainability.

Discover Houston's history from its founders to present times. Find facts, timeline, community and culture from the official Houston visitors bureau.