Houston Day Trip Ideas
The right day trips for you will depend on your interests. Here are a few options you might enjoy.
Visit the Museum District
If you want a day infused with culture and learning in a fun, interactive way, map out a day exploring Houston’s museum district.
If you don’t think you’re a museum person, you might not have seen all of Houston’s options. The city’s museum district has 19 museums located in 4 walkable zones you can easily travel between with your car rental in Houston. Some of the favorites include:
Houston Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Fine Arts
Children’s Museum of Houston
The Health Museum
Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston Museum of African American Culture
There are many more to explore. Pick a few favorites and make a day of it.
Galveston
Take a day and run down to see the Texan side of the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston. Central Houston is about an hour away from Galveston depending on the traffic. The island offers beaches, exciting dining options, entertainment, amusement parks, cozy bed and breakfasts, and more. It’s also a popular cruise port.
Luxury Car Rental
Cruise through Houston in one of our many luxury car rentals. You can also collect Avis rewards as you take advantage of hotel and car rental deals with our hotel partners.