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1847 Kellum-Noble House.  It is the oldest surviving masonry house on its original site in Houston.

• Historic Texas Homes at Sam Houston Park (A short walk from the Convention Center).
  Nestled in a 10 acre parklike setting is The Heritage Society's museum complex comprised of ten historic structures from around the Houston region dating from 1823-1905. 

• Bayou Bend (River Oaks neighborhood).  View one of America's most significant collections of American decorative arts in the 1920s era mansion (known as Bayou Bend) of philanthropist and Houston native Ima Hogg.  Also not to be missed are the 14-acres of organically maintained historic Southern Renaissance gardens. 
  

• King Tut.  Don't miss your chance to see this acclaimed traveling exhibit Tutankhamun:  The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Museum of Fine Arts.  The exhibition features more than 100 artworks, most of which were never shown before this tour.

• Montrose Shopping District.  Meander along lower Westheimer and you will soon discover a road featuring off beat as well as amazing boutiques that offer everything from vintage cowboy boots to fashionable designer duds.  Interspersed amongst the shops are fun little eateries and coffee bars.

• High Fashion Fabrics.  If you are looking for fabric other than quilting fabric (which they also offer) High Fashion Fabrics might just fit the bill.  Housed in an enormous low slung building this local shop has for 25 years been offering everything from beaded couture, leather, silk, linen, cotton, as well as knit wear to Houston's sewing culture.
  

• High Fashion Home.  If shopping at High Fashion Fabrics was not enough to wear you out, go across the street and venture into the 4-story (125,000 sq. foot) home furnishings emporium called High Fashion Home.  The shop offers a sanctuary of inspired choice for the eclectic, modern lifestyle. Explore the mix of exclusive furniture, fabrics, drapery, and home accessories from around the world.

• Houston Space Center.  Learn all there is to know about space and the technology that was and is being designed for travel to another galaxy when you visit the Houston Space Center. 

Of course there are many more things to see and do while in Houston, but these are just a few of the things we have discovered.  If you know of a place to visit that others might enjoy, please leave a comment.