Travelers near and far flock to the warmer weather of places like Texas throughout the year. In the spring, those guests want a taste of summer and Houston’s warming temperatures when other locales are significantly are still waking up from winter. Add some St. Patrick’s Day in Houston flair and it’s an unforgettable and unique vacation for everyone. Once you’ve settled on Texas for your St. Paddy’s Day adventure, point your compass to Houston. There are plenty of things to do and see that will keep you as busy as you like during your stay.
Burke Baker Planetarium
Located at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the planetarium offers a variety of shows and experiences to enjoy. Experience “Cosmic Collisions,” a look into the power and beauty of the celestial forces that continuously shape and reshape our world. Go under the water with “Expedition Reef,” an immersive “oceanic safari” that takes visitors through the “rain forests of the sea” to learn about the role of corals, their growth, feeding habits, and more.
Lone Star Flight Museum
Come see some of the most unique, as well as historic aircraft to fly the skies! These “birds” didn’t just fly in the U.S., but throughout the world! Wander through and explore permanent displays of planes like the Beecraft Honey Bee – a high-wing cantilever monoplane made of all-metal. This historic plane never made it to production before the idea was scrapped, meaning the prototype at the museum is the only one in existence.
Next, take a look at the Boeing PT-17 Stearman. It’s the primary trainer craft flown by the U.S. and other Allied nations during World War II. There were over 8,000 of the open-cockpit biplanes made throughout its production years of 1934-45. Learn about the science and history of flight through a variety of hands-on exhibits. If you’re as brave as the pilots who took to the sky in the past, you can go up in one of the historic Warbirds on your spring escape.
The Escape Game Houston
This St. Patrick’s Day, you and your group can work together to solve a series of clues and puzzles and break out in 60 minutes to win the game. There are different themed rooms to choose from, with varying degrees of difficulty. Choose the topic or difficulty that’s right for you including Timeliner: Train Through Time, The Heist, Playground, Special Ops: Mysterious Market, and many others. Make sure to book in advance. Book your time and favorite room at one of two Houston-area locations. They may host special St. Paddy’s Day rooms.
Breweries & Distilleries
Houston is home to several breweries and distilleries making unique blends of IPAs, ales, lagers, and more. Grab something to eat and wash it down with brews from companies like Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Karbach Brewing, Spindeltap Brewery, and many more. You may even be able to buy some to bring back to your rental to enjoy with your next home-cooked meal. They’ll likely be serving up some St. Paddy’s Day specials, including green beer!
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Combine a visit to the Burke Baker Planetarium with a visit to the museum. After all, they’re in the same place! Explore exhibits like “Matter & Motion,” the “King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience,” “Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths,” “Everyday Faberge” and others. You can also choose to wander the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology filled with butterflies and an array of other insects, bizarre bugs, and other interesting species.
Round out your visit by catching a show in the Giant Screen Theatre, where you can learn the “Secrets of the Sea,” “Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs,” or “Dinosaur Discoveries,” many presented in 4K digital projection and boasting 3D images as tall as eight stories high!
Parades and Other St. Patrick’s Day Activities
Parades, 5K events, and other St. Patrick’s Day fun for 2025 is still in the planning stages. These events often include Irish dancers, musicians, local dignitaries, and others marching the parades. Athletic events often include a variety of distances, as well as family fun runs with shorter distances for young children.
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in Houston
When you stay in a vacation rental in Houston provided by Renter’s Club this St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll enjoy easy access to the many area attractions, shopping, dining, and more. We offer one-bedroom units for a solo or sweetheart spring getaway, all the way up to a five-bedroom unit in the Houston area to include all your loved ones in the St. Paddy’s Day fun.
Prepare a meal and pair it with some green beer in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy it in a spacious dining area. Afterward, spread out in an open living space. Enjoy a private balcony or patio or spend some time near the pool.
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