Location: Houston
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What to do and see in Houston, Texas (TX): The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
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1. Trinity Episcopal Church Houston
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Founded in 1893 as a mission of Christ Church, Houston’s first Episcopal church, Trinity located southwest of downtown. After a quarter of a century of existence in wooden buildings, Trinity parish built its present imposing structure (1917 - 1921) in Houston's South End, at the corner of Main Street and Holman Avenue. That structure, designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Boston and William Ward Watkin of Houston became an architectural landmark constructed in the neo-Gothic style with Texas limestone and a 97 foot bell tower.
2. Lakewood Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By our56 - Melbourne, Australia
Have spoken about visiting here probably for the past decade but was never able to get to Houston. This time made Houston a stopover on our way to Cuba via Panama just to visit Lakewood Church. The wait was perfect as we couldn't of timed it better being here on the Easter weekend allowing us to attend the Easter Sunday service. Always looked great on TV but to experiencing this place in real life was just incredible. The building inside was spectecular without taking away what it's purpose was. The service was better than we could of anticipated. The whole service was all about the occasion and the atmosphere generated by everything meshed together truly to make it extra special. On the conclusion we spent some time in the gift store and found it well priced but with many items we had not seen elsewhere. The staff and members of the church were very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable being there.
3. Church of St. Michael
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
A few blocks west of the Galleria, St, Michael's church serves a prosperous residential area. It is physically associated with St. Michael's Catholic School, a co-ed private school for pre-K through 8th grades. The modern structure consists of an ample main nave leading to the altar, and two side aisles, separated from the main nave by tall, concrete columns. Modern chandeliers hang from the high ceiling, and lovely, colorful, modern stained glass covers the windows. A separate chapel to the Virgin of Guadalupe is also decorated with beautiful stained glass windows. Other statues and lovely mosaics enhance the beauty of the church. A gigantic bronze statue of St. Michael stands just outside the church, behind the altar. Multiple flower beds are interspersed in the generous parking area. The church has a couple of good choirs and a vigorous music program, as well as extensive outreach efforts.
4. St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5. Our Lady Of Walsingham Cathedral
6. Annunciation Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
From 1869, Annunciation is Houston's oldest Catholic Church. Renovated in 1883 by the famous Texas architect Nicholas Clayton, a blend of romanesque and gothic architecture. In downtown, across the street from Minute Maid Park, see the stunningly beautiful stained glass, graceful columns, and reverent sacred worship. "Proclaiming the good news of the Gospel in majestic beauty."
Reviewed By 27claudettec - Washington, United States
We were in Houston for a baseball game while on a baseball bus tour and we passed this church. I was struck by the beauty of the building. We spent a bit of time there on the way to the game. Very peaceful
7. St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Tours are conducted every Wednesday, the first Friday and Sunday of each month. The church is a modern architectural marvel, evoking the grand gothic style of the Middle Ages. Highlights include a seven story high ceiling in the nave and the Gloria Dei organ. Extraordinary stained glass windows, authentic medieval art and the parishioners' needlepoint work make this church a treasure.
Reviewed By houstontravelingfool - Houston, United States
What a beautiful church! I’ve gone to a funeral there and was amazed at the sound of the choir and organ, have been to the Bush sisters’ book tour held there and have also gone to the Christmas market each year for great gift ideas. Each event was so different but the church itself was always so grand and welcoming.
8. Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By badmintontim - Hastings, United Kingdom
One should go and see the vibrant colours and designs in the stained glass windows in this cathedral as they are well worth a close inspection
9. Greater Pure Light Church
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
10. First Congregational Church of Houston
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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