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Gulf of Mexico Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

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Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston
8.7
4.7/5336 Reviews
NBA Houston Rockets Home Game
NBA Houston Rockets Home Game
5.5
5.0/51 Reviews
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Performances
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Museum of Natural Science
6.2
4.3/564 Reviews
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Science & technology museums
Toyota Center
Toyota Center
5.2
4.4/550 Reviews
Military Museum of Texas
Military Museum of Texas
4.3
4.3/58 Reviews
Downtown Aquarium
Downtown Aquarium
4.4
2.9/532 Reviews
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Zoos & aquariums
Hermann Park
Hermann Park
5.3
3.8/553 Reviews
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
4.0
3.4/517 Reviews
Discovery Green
Discovery Green
4.3
4.8/57 Reviews
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Night view
NASA Mission Control Center
NASA Mission Control Center
4.5
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gulf of Mexico dishes and foodie spots.
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Frenchies
Frenchies
4.6/510 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$39/person
Brennan's Houston
Brennan's Houston
4.5/513 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$114/person
Ninfa's on Navigation
Ninfa's on Navigation
4.0/510 Reviews
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. AU$39/person
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
4.4/521 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$94/person
Truluck's
Truluck's
4.7/510 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. AU$53/person
Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack
Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack
4.3/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$28/person
Uchi Houston
Uchi Houston
4.6/511 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. AU$44/person
Brenner's on the Bayou
Brenner's on the Bayou
4.7/510 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. AU$53/person
Ocean Palace
Ocean Palace
4.2/511 Reviews
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Cantonese cuisine
Avg. AU$28/person
Goode Company Seafood
Goode Company Seafood
4.5/59 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$28/person
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant
4.5/57 Reviews
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Latin American cuisine

Gulf of Mexico Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Apalachicola Historic District Adventure 🌊🏡
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Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Apalachicola Historic District Adventure 🌊🏡

Naresh Mehra
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Right, I think I’ve just had the best meal of my life and I’m officially never leaving Mexico. 😭

After wandering around the gorgeous Juárez Theatre (total architectural eye-candy, my curator brain was in absolute heaven), I was starving and found this gem hidden up a tiny flight of stairs. It’s called Restaurante Casa Mercedes and it feels like stepping straight into a glamorous Mexican grandmother’s dining room. Think starched tablecloths, faded old black-and-white photos, and so much history. 👵🏼✨

Naturally, I had to eat my way through the menu:

🍄 Black Mushroom Soup: Okay, it looks a bit like a witch's potion but it tastes like a rich, earthy dream. Absolute magic in a bowl.
👅 Braised Ox Tongue: I’m usually a bit squeamish with offal but this was SO tender I didn’t even need a knife. It literally melted. Heaven. 
🍹 Margarita: Obviously had to get one. Tart, salty, and very strong (just how I like them).

It's super close to the funicular for the El Pípila viewpoint, so you can do the touristy views and then head down here for the proper feast. 10/10, absolutely buzzing. Now to slowly roll myself back to the hotel... 🐷

Right, I think I’ve just had the best meal of my life and I’m officially never leaving Mexico. 😭 After wandering around the gorgeous Juárez Theatre (total architectural eye-candy, my curator brain was in absolute heaven), I was starving and found this gem hidden up a tiny flight of stairs. It’s called Restaurante Casa Mercedes and it feels like stepping straight into a glamorous Mexican grandmother’s dining room. Think starched tablecloths, faded old black-and-white photos, and so much history. 👵🏼✨ Naturally, I had to eat my way through the menu: 🍄 Black Mushroom Soup: Okay, it looks a bit like a witch's potion but it tastes like a rich, earthy dream. Absolute magic in a bowl. 👅 Braised Ox Tongue: I’m usually a bit squeamish with offal but this was SO tender I didn’t even need a knife. It literally melted. Heaven. 🍹 Margarita: Obviously had to get one. Tart, salty, and very strong (just how I like them). It's super close to the funicular for the El Pípila viewpoint, so you can do the touristy views and then head down here for the proper feast. 10/10, absolutely buzzing. Now to slowly roll myself back to the hotel... 🐷

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