Space Shuttle Independence and Shuttle carrier plane at Space Center Houston

City / town · Texas

Webster

Space Shuttle Independence and Shuttle carrier plane at Space Center Houston

Best timeOct–Apr
From you
Nearest airportHOU · 12 mi
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Overview

Webster is a city near Houston, Texas.

3 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Webster

Johnson Space Center

Rocket park is available for personal tours.

Space Center Houston

Indoor fun space museum with lots of hands-on space-science exhibits and artifacts from the full history of U.S. space exploration. A big hit with kids, but informative for adults. A highlight are the two tram tours of N…

Kemah Boardwalk

A small theme park and recreational area on Galveston Bay in Kemah.

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)

Jan: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jan: high 64°F, low 44°F64°44°JanFeb: 3.0 in rain3"Feb: high 68°F, low 48°F68°48°FebMar: 3.5 in rain3.5"Mar: high 74°F, low 54°F74°54°MarApr: 4.0 in rain4"Apr: high 80°F, low 60°F80°60°AprMay: 5.0 in rain5"May: high 87°F, low 68°F87°68°MayJun: 6.0 in rain6"Jun: high 92°F, low 74°F92°74°JunJul: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jul: high 94°F, low 76°F94°76°JulAug: 4.8 in rain4.8"Aug: high 95°F, low 75°F95°75°AugSep: 4.7 in rain4.7"Sep: high 90°F, low 71°F90°71°SepOct: 5.5 in rain5.5"Oct: high 83°F, low 61°F83°61°OctNov: 3.9 in rain3.9"Nov: high 73°F, low 52°F73°52°NovDec: 4.0 in rain4"Dec: high 65°F, low 46°F65°46°Dec

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 — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston — 34 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston
  • Afternoon Kemah Boardwalk

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Understand

    A suburb of the expansive Houston, Webster has become forever associated with NASA and the bay area.

    See

    See Johnson Space Center

    Rocket park is available for personal tours.

    📍 2101 NASA Pkwy, Houston☎ +1 281 483-0123⚠ Last checked Apr 2016 — confirm before you go
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    See Space Center Houston

    Indoor fun space museum with lots of hands-on space-science exhibits and artifacts from the full history of U.S. space exploration. A big hit with kids, but informative for adults. A highlight are the two tram tours of NASA's Johnson Space Center, one of which includes a visit to Mission Control and actual Apollo and Mercury launch vehicles, the other focuses on astronaut training facilities.

    📍 1601 NASA Parkwaay🕒 Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, 10AM-7PM💲 $24.95 adults, $19.95 children (4-11), discounts for seniors. Parking $5☎ +1 281 244-2100
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    See Kemah Boardwalk

    A small theme park and recreational area on Galveston Bay in Kemah.

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    Sleep

    Stay Best Western NASA

    Spacious rooms and refreshing amenities.

    📍 889 W Bay Area Blvd☎ +1 281-338-6000⚠ Last checked Apr 2017 — confirm before you go
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