Some of the places of entertainment and amusement in Houston are:

Children's Museum of Houston: Nine separate galleries of this museum dating back to 1984, featuring everything from arts and culture to science and technology. Nine separate galleries of this museum dating back to 1984, featuring everything from arts and culture to science and technology. Those looking for accommodation near Children's Museum of Houston will find many fine hotels around this place like -Courtyard by Marriott Houston West University, Hilton Houston Plaza, Hilton Houston Post Oak, Hampton Inn Houston near the Galleria, Alden – Houston and Courtyard Houston by The Galleria etc.

Houston Zoo: Home to over 4500 animals from a wide variety of species, the zoo is situated in the beautiful Hermann Park.

Downtown Aquarium: Featuring nearly 400 species of aquatic life, the main attraction of this aquarium is the Shark Voyage.

George Observatory: Located in the attractive Brazos Bend State Park, the observatory is a satellite facility of the Houston Museum of Natural Science.