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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston

The city's finest collection of art objects, paintings and sculpture is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Among the superb displays is the Finnigan collection of ancient art from Egypt, Greece and Rome. The Straus collection features Renaissance paintings and bronzes. Visitors also will find Native American art of the Southwest; Frederic Remington's robust masterpieces; native arts from Africa, Australia and South Pacific; and a special Junior Gallery with changing exhibits that appeal to youngsters. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Wed., 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thu., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Fri.–Sat. and 12:15–7 p.m. Sun. Fee. 1001 Bissonnet. www.mfah.org.

The Cullen Sculpture Garden, displaying fine sculpture outdoors, is across from the museum. Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m. 

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Lodging

Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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1001 Bissonnet
Houston, Texas
77705

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Open Tue.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 12:15–7 p.m.

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains

Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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