🇺🇸 Must-Visit Spots in Houston for First-Timers! 🌟

As the "Space City" and the energy capital of the world, Houston boasts a thriving economy and countless museums. Here are the top attractions you can’t miss: 1️⃣ Space Center Houston 🚀 Even if you're not a NASA fan, seeing rockets and aerospace equipment up close is awe-inspiring! Must-sees: Skylab 1-G Trainer (the first U.S.-built space station module) Boeing NASA 905 (the shuttle carrier aircraft) NASA Tram Tour (visit real working facilities!) 📍 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 2️⃣ BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 🛕 A stunningly beautiful white marble Hindu temple with intricate carvings. 📌 Dress code: No shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops. Shoes must be removed. 📸 No photography inside, but the exterior is perfect for photos! 📍 1150 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477 3️⃣ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) 🖼️ After a decade-long expansion costing $500 million, MFAH reopened last year. The building itself is a masterpiece — even beyond its impressive collections! 📍 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005 4️⃣ Smither Park 🎨 A unique eco-art park built with recycled materials: mosaics made from tiles, cups, glass, and shells. Features swings, pavilions, and seating all crafted from waste. Over 300 artists contributed to this eco-friendly vision! 📍 2441 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023 5️⃣ Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park 💦 A massive curved waterfall — perfect for dramatic photos! 📍 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 #Houston #VisitHouston #SpaceCity #TravelTexas #USATravel #ArtAndCulture #EcoFriendly