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32 Best Romantic Things to Do in Houston, Texas

September 3, 2015

Whether you like museums, parks or unique adventures, Houston offers many great things to see and do. From culinary tours and cooking classes, to championship golf and indoor skydiving, couples can plan a fun weekend getaway in the city. 

Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston which houses tens of thousands of priceless pieces of art, take a romantic walk through the Cockrell Butterfly Center past a 50-foot waterfall and many species of living butterflies, watch a show at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and explore beautiful city gardens.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a cultural and educational center that focuses on the history of arts and crafts and the role they play in today’s society. With an emphasis on objects made from a variety of materials such as clay, glass, fiber, and recycled materials, HCCC provides exhibition and studio spaces for local and international artists to showcase their work. It also serves as an excellent educational resource for artists and educators alike. Exhibits feature unique and innovative works by local and national artists while the Craft Garden demonstrates the connection between nature and the materials that stem from it.

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4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM