Discover Houston in One Day

1. 9:00AM: Space Center Houston
   29 minutes (25.3 miles) from Downtown Houston

   Experience NASA's history and future with interactive exhibits, guided tours, and a tram ride to Johnson Space Center.

2. 11:30AM: The Menil Collection
   25 minutes (9.6 miles) from Space Center Houston

   Home to more than 17,000 art pieces, the Menil Collection showcases a wide range of art movements from ancient to modern times.

3. 1:00PM: Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
   13 minutes (5.3 miles) from The Menil Collection

   Witness the beauty of the 64-foot-tall water wall, a Houston landmark and a serene spot for a picnic or photo-op.

4. 2:30PM: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
   15 minutes (4.6 miles) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

   With more than 70,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston offers something for everyone, from impressionism to contemporary art.

5. 4:00PM: Saint Arnold Brewing Company
   8 minutes (2.2 miles) from Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

   Founded in 1994, the Saint Arnold Brewing Company is Texas' oldest craft brewery. Take a tour of the facility and enjoy a tasting of their signature brews.

Recommendations

If you have more time, consider these local attractions: Houston Zoo, Buffalo Bayou Park, The Health Museum, and the Holocaust Museum Houston. Side trips to Galveston or the San Jacinto Battleground are also worth considering. Don't forget to try some of Houston's famous Tex-Mex cuisine and barbecue!

Time and Costs Estimates

• Space Center Houston (3 hours, $30)
• The Menil Collection (2 hours, free)
• Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park (1 hour, free)
• Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (2 hours, $17)
• Saint Arnold Brewing Company (1.5 hours, $10)
• Total Estimated Costs: $57