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Indoor Things to Do in Houston: Beat the Heat Guide
- Austin Johnson
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Let’s be honest: for a good chunk of the year, Houston is too hot to be outside. Good news — the indoor game here is strong. Here are the best indoor things to do in Houston when you need to escape the heat (or the rain) without escaping the fun.
The Menil Collection
World-class art, fully air-conditioned, and free. Surrealists, Byzantine art, and the Rothko Chapel next door — a perfect free indoor afternoon. Free. Indoor.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
A three-story glass rainforest full of free-flying butterflies inside the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Humid in the best way. $$. Indoor.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Actual flying, fully indoors. A vertical wind tunnel in Memorial lets you skydive with zero plane — a genuine adrenaline hit on a 100-degree day. $$$. Indoor.
Indoor Rock Climbing
Climb your way through the heat. Momentum and Climb Capuchin offer bouldering and roped walls for all levels — a great active indoor outing. $$. Indoor.
Ice Skating
Yes, ice skating in Houston. The Aerodrome and ICE at the Galleria keep real rinks going year-round — about as far from the Texas heat as you can get. $$. Indoor.
Museum District Hopping
19 museums, many free, all cool inside. When the heat index hits triple digits, the Museum District is the move — see our free guide for which ones cost nothing. $–$$. Indoor.
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