Looking for something fun to do in Houston, Texas? The NASA Space Center awaits your arrival! Houston is home to multiple historic locations and tourist attractions but it is renowned for the Texas Medical Center and NASA’s Johnson Space Center which are landmarks of the city.

Known as the ‘Space City’, Houston is the most diverse among all the cities in Texas. It is a hub for science, medicine, culture, entertainment and fashion. The best way to explore the multi-faceted Houston City, TX, is to take the NASA Space Center and Houston City Sightseeing Tour.

# Here’s what you can expect from the tour

• The tour begins from the Houston City Tours Visitor Center. You need to reach there before 10 AM on the date fixed for the tour.
• The first part of the trip is dedicated to Houston, TX sightseeing. This is a 90-minute tour for which you need to hop on to an open-top double-decker bus. The bus takes you through a visual tour of Houston which includes the City Hall, Houston’s Museum District, Minute Maid Park, Hermann Park and many more historic places.
• The second part of the tour is the visit to the NASA Johnson Space Center. The mode of transportation is a comfortable coach. After reaching the center, you are taken on a 90-minute tram ride around the Space Center.
• You can take a free tour around the Space Center after the tram ride and check out the exhibits on display.
• Lunch can be purchased at the NASA Cafeteria or nearby diners.
• The coach comes back at the designated time to pick you up from the Space Center to take you to the Houston City Tours Visitor Center.

# Included in the tour

The tour includes a complimentary Houston City, TX tour, conveyance facility to the NASA Space Center, admission to the Space Center, provision of a tour map and orientation.

# Excluded in the tour

There is no pick up or drop off facility for the hotel that you are staying at. You need to reach the Houston City Tours Visitor Center for the commencement of the trip. Lunch and beverages need to be purchased. There is a Zero-G Diner located near the Space Center where you can choose from a variety of cuisines.

# Things to keep in mind

• • The complete tour takes around 6 hours
  • There are no cancellation charges if you cancel 7 days in advance
  • The booking needs to be done ahead of time in order to ensure that seats are available for the date of your choice and to get the best deals
  • The tour is available 7 days a week
  • There are several RV Parks located near the Johnson Space Center with latest amenities

# Sightseeing in Houston, TX

Here are some more details about the tourist attractions that are included in the bus tour around Houston:

• • • City Hall- The City Hall is the Municipal Headquarters of Houston. The simple structure of the building is the perfect example of architectural elegance.
    • Museum District- This remarkable district houses 19 museums which are cultural symbols. The beautiful tree-lined neighborhood attracts more than 8.7 million tourists every year. Museums like the Asia Society Texas Center, Children’s Museum of Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston Museum of African American Culture, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Zoo are just a few attractions of this district.
    • Main Street- The Main Street Square is unique because it has two light rail stations and trains pass through the fountain which is constructed on both sides of the rail tracks. This is a shopping district as well.
    • Convention Center- The George R. Brown Convention Center offers the best entertainment, convention and arts venues to the people of Houston. It is a commercial landmark of the city where all the important events are held.
    • Stadiums- Houston has various arenas and stadiums for sports but the top five include the Minute Maid Park, NRG Stadium, Toyota Center, Rodeo Houston and TDECU Stadium.
    • Buffalo Bayou- This is a slow moving river having a history of 18,000 years which flows through the Harris County in Houston, Texas.

Along with these amazing landmarks of Houston City, you can also get a glimpse of the Historic district, Aquarium, Cathedral, Mid Town, Green street and lots of other places.

# Exploring the NASA Johnson Space Center

The Johnson Space Center has the following attractions:

1. 1. 1. 1. Tram Tour- The Tram takes you to the Mission Control and Rocket Park where you get to see the planning and training process for various space programs.
         2. Astronaut Gallery- The photos of all the crew members associated with the US Space Mission are displayed here.
         3. Space Center Theatres- To get a near-real space experience with full impact, you can visit the Space Center Theater, Starship Gallery and Blast Off Theatre.
         4. Apollo 17- You can check out this spacecraft is the last manned space shuttle to the Moon.
         5. Saturn V Rocket- Take a look at the world’s most powerful rocket which is 36 stories tall.

# RV Parks near NASA Johnson Space Center

Houston is a must-try camping destination for RVers because there’s so much to do. There are various camping options available around the Space Center including:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Space Center RV Park in League City
            2. Green Caye RV Park
            3. Marina Bay RV Resort

The following amenities are available at these RV Parks:

• – Tent Camping
• – Big Rig Access
• – Showers
• – Restrooms
• – Recreation Room
• – Pool Access
• – Electricity and Water supply
• – Wi-Fi connectivity
• – Pet Area

Those who wish to camp near the Space Center rather than going back to downtown Houston can try these camping options.

Take the NASA Space Center and Houston City Sightseeing Tour any time to enjoy the exciting attractions of Houston at competitive rates!