Trader's Village

Houston


Enormous flea markets with thousands of vendors every weekend. Get lost amidst the junk, treasures and even a few bargains. There are riders for the kids.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Houston attractions

1. National Museum of Funeral History

12.4 MILES

'Any day above ground is a good one.' That's the trademark of the National Museum of Funeral History. If you've ever wanted to see a coffin collection…

2. Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens

14.45 MILES

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston curates the impressive historical decorative arts collection (1600s to 1850s) displayed here. The 1928 home once belonged…

3. Beer Can House

14.46 MILES

Is it a house or is it a sculpture? More than 50,000 aluminum cans cover the beer can house as siding, edging, even wind chimes. Taking a guided or self…

4. Art Car Museum

15.16 MILES

You never know which wildly decorated autos you’ll see in this small indoor museum, which honors the annual, not-to-be-missed Houston Art Car Parade…

5. Printing Museum

15.87 MILES

This often-missed gem traces the history of printing from its advent until the early newspaper era. Rare and unusual printed works include the Dharani…

6. Menil Collection

16.57 MILES

The Menil Collection is considered one of the most important privately assembled art collections of the twentieth century and is a Houston highlight…

7. Buffalo Bayou Park

16.6 MILES

This sinuous 160-acre city park follows Buffalo Bayou west from downtown, with easy pedestrian access and plentiful parking en route. Sweeping views…

8. Cy Twombly Gallery

16.64 MILES

Created in 1995 by abstract artist Cy Twombly (1928–2011), in conjunction with architect Renzo Piano, this annex of the Menil Collection contains some of…