Houston, named after former General Sam Houston, who won Texas’s independence from Mexico, is every bit as powerful and mighty as its namesake. With its close links with outer space due to Space Center Houston, it is a magnet for tourism. Rent a car from Hertz and head off to explore all that Houston, Texas, has to offer.
Pick your rental car up from IAH and head down to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This museum boasts an incredible collection of mineral specimens, models, 60 skeleton mounts, and four gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex models. Definitely enough to keep a family occupied for a couple of days.
Another notable attraction is the Children’s Museum. Head over to Houston’s kid-friendly museum in your rental car to to have a day of fun. Founded in 1980, there are hands-on interactive exhibits for the little ones to patter away at and learn more about the world today.
Drive your rental car over to Houston’s biggest attraction, Space Center Houston. This center is home to more than 400 artifacts with countless exhibits related to America’s space flight programs. It is known globally as the international Space Station Mission Control, and is the site of NASA Mission Control and home to the nation’s astronauts. Talk about an educational vacation.
A stone’s throw away from IAH is Houston’s Discovery Green, so drive your rental car over for a day of fun in the sun. This recently renovated 11.78-acre park is a much-needed urban oasis in a concrete jungle. With free yoga classes, move nights, and regular concerts, this park is a must visit as you explore Houston, Texas, in your rental car.
Another attraction to visit is the Houston Aquarium. This 500,000-gallon aquatic dream world is home to 200 species of exotic marine life, so head on over in your rental car to downtown Houston. There are aquarium rides for kids, as well as shopping, bar services and exhibits for the adults. This sprawling entertainment and dining complex is not to be missed.
For those who wish to let off some steam, head over to Houston’s Fast Track Amusements in your rental car. Perfect for an active family day out, there are arcade games, miniature golf, laser tag and F1 style go karts for everyone to enjoy. Indoor activities are also available in case of wet weather.
Houston, being a city of museums, has a famed Museum of Fine Arts. Travel down to Houston’s MFAH in your rental car to join the never-ending throng of visitors viewing the 64,000 works that are housed there. World-class treasures are on display too, from Gleizes’s La Femme to Memling’s portrait to Monet’s Water Lilies.
Houston is a city of great cultural and historical heritage and a vacation there is the perfect opportunity to explore and learn about its deep and rich history. It’s suitable for a family-friendly and educational holiday, so start planning and reserve your car rental early to secure your vehicle!