South Central Houston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Central Houston
Popular places to visit
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Bursting with works of art by international artists, this architecturally unique museum is one of Houston’s top cultural attractions.
Children's Museum of Houston
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Houston during your travels to Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Activities
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best South Central Houston Hotel Deals
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Central Houston
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like TDECU Stadium or Eldorado Ballroom and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
Houston Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
Houston Convention District
If you're looking for things to see and do in Houston Convention District, ample dining options and great live music are highlights. You might also check out Kinder Lake while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Convention District Station to get around town.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
