Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Houston, United States

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3 km
Ascend 61 m
Descend 74 m

Experience Houston in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in HoustonIndividual Sights in Houston

Sight 1: Discovery Green

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Discovery Green is an 11.78-acre (47,700 m2) public urban park in Downtown Houston, Texas, bounded by La Branch Street to the west, McKinney Street to the north, Avenida de las Americas to the east, and Lamar Street to the south. The park is adjacent to the George R. Brown Convention Center and Avenida Houston entertainment district. Discovery Green features a lake, bandstands and venues for public performances, two dog runs, a playground, and multiple recreational lawns.

Wikipedia: Discovery Green (EN), Website

509 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Annunciation Catholic Church

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The Annunciation Church is a Catholic church located at the corner of Texas Avenue and Crawford Street in Downtown Houston, Texas.

Wikipedia: Annunciation Church (Houston) (EN)

78 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Union Station

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Union StationJim Evans This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 77001448. / CC BY-SA 4.0

Union Station is a building in Houston, Texas, in the United States. Dedicated on March 2, 1911, and formerly a hub of rail transportation, the building now serves as a cornerstone for Minute Maid Park. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has since been superseded by Houston's Amtrak station.

Wikipedia: Union Station (Houston) (EN)

1307 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 4: McKee Street

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McKee StreetEd Uthman, Houston, Texas, USA / CC BY 3.0

The McKee Street Bridge carries McKee Street across Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas. Built in 1932, the three-span reinforced concrete girder bridge connects the Second and Fifth Ward areas, northeast of downtown Houston. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 2002.

Wikipedia: McKee Street Bridge (EN)

1137 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 5: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the Second Ward in the East End, Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Wikipedia: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (Houston) (EN), Website

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