Before 2023, I’ve never been Houston, TX. It’s long been on my list of places to visit customers. In June 2023, I finally travelled to this great city where I visited several customers and presented at the local user group. In early 2024, I again found myself in town, this time to visit extended family. Well, it’s 2025, and I am again (again) travelling to Houston. This time is for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 (#3DXW25)!
If you are also attending 3DXW25, here’s a list of things you can do in Houston before or after the event. As always, none of these places or sites are endorsed. This is just a list of interesting things to see and do while visiting.
Attractions
Space Center Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Hermann Park Conservancy
Geronimo Adventure Park
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Caroline Wiess Law Building Museum
PNC Roof Garden
Holocaust Museum Houston
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Houston Zoo
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston Botanic Garden
Kemah Boardwalk
Enjoying the area
Buffalo Bayou – Including Buffalo Bayou Park, Downtown area, and a 10-mile stretch between Port of Houston Turning and Shepard Drive.
The Galleria – “Luxurious shopping destination”.
Post HTX – Shopping center, art exhibition, views of the city and much more.
Chinatown– Incredible and thriving area of Asian culture, including the Dunhaung Plaza and Sterling Plaza.
East End of East Downtown (EaDo) – Neighborhood with tons of places to dine and explore just East of Downtown.
Enjoying the region
Galveston – Coastal town with a rich history.
Brazos Bend State Park – State Park with 37 miles of trails, fishing and other outdoor activities.
Sam Houston National Forest – About 50 miles north, with hiking, camping and exploration of nature
Fredericksburg – Quaint town; see a different side of Texas with craft breweries and eateries, including German influences and Tuscany-like landscapes.
Interesting facts about Houston
Houston has the largest downtown tunnel system in the US (and it is air conditioned!).1
It was founded on August 30, 1836, by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen.2
The first public television station in the US began broadcasting in 1953 from Houston.3
See you in Houston, TX at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025!
