Overview
Sugar Land is a city in the North Barrier Coast region of Texas, 24 miles southwest of Downtown Houston. It has a population of 118,000 (2019).
2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Sugar Land
Sugar Land Space Cowboys
The local Minor League Baseball team plays at Constellation Field as the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.
Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 44°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Houston)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HOU William P. Hobby Airport, Houston — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston — 30 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
- Lunch Jade Garden-Chinese Restaurant
- Afternoon Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By plane
By road
- Highway 6
- US Highway 59 running through Sugar Land to Victoria
- State Highway 99
- US Highway 90A
Get around
There is no bus or passenger railway system (yet).
See
The Sugar Land Town Square is a nice place to visit. There are various events and performances in weekends, especially in summer. There are also many nice restaurants all within walking distances.
Do
Buy
You can shop at the First Colony Mall, next to City Hall in downtown Sugar Land.
Eat
Sleep
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