South Central Houston, TX
Houston





Visit South Central Houston
Popular places to visit

Rice University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

University of Houston
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Houston Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals at Houston Zoo and see why this is a popular attraction in Houston? Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.

Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Houston Museum of Fine Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Houston Museum of Fine Arts during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

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 acclaimed art scene and great live music.
Things to do

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Other neighborhoods around South Central Houston

Greater Third Ward
While you're in Greater Third Ward, take in top sights like TDECU Stadium or Eldorado Ballroom, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.

Midtown
Characterized by a vibrant nightlife and young residents, this central Houston neighborhood boasts Ensemble Theatre, the largest African-American theater company in the US, and various parks like Midtown Park and Elizabeth Baldwin Park. Easily accessible via METRORail Red Line.

Museum District
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. You can visit top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston, and jump on 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 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
Largest central business district in Texas, this area boasts major league sports venues, a vibrant Theater District, and shopping options like GreenStreet. Easily navigate with public transportation options like METRORail and bus lines.
South Central Houston, TX
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Houston Zoo
- Texas Southern University
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Hermann Park
- Main Street Theater - Rice Village
- Continental Club
- Rice Stadium
- Miller Outdoor Theater
- Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
- Houston Contemporary Arts Museum
- TDECU Stadium
- Conrad Hilton Archives
- Health Museum
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
- Reckling Park