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Riverview in Houston

Things to Do in Riverview, Houston

Riverview in Houston features the Downtown Aquarium with sea life and touch pools, and the Chase Tower, the tallest building in Texas. The neighborhood also offers city parks like Discovery Green, Market Square, and Sam Houston Park.

Riverview in Houston features the Downtown Aquarium with sea life and touch pools, and the Chase Tower, the tallest building in Texas. The neighborhood also offers city parks like Discovery Green, Market Square, and Sam Houston Park.

  • Downtown AquariumZoo & Aquarium
  • Chase TowerLandmark
  • Market Square ParkCity Park
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Top things to do in Riverview

  • Downtown Aquarium in Riverview, Houston

    Downtown Aquarium

    ★ 4.1 · 25.0k
    Zoo & Aquarium★

    Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
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  • Chase Tower in Riverview, Houston

    Chase Tower

    Landmark★

    The Chase Tower is the tallest building in Texas and the tallest five-sided building in the world.

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  • Market Square Park in Riverview, Houston

    Market Square Park

    ★ 4.5 · 3.1k
    City Park

    park in Houston, Texas, USA

    Every day
    6 AM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Sam Houston Park in Riverview, Houston

    Sam Houston Park

    City Park

    park in Houston, Texas

    Website ↗
  • Discovery Green Park in Riverview, Houston

    Discovery Green Park

    ★ 4.7 · 22.2k
    City Park

    park in Houston, Texas

    Every day
    6 AM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Riverview

  • Day 6 Coffee Co. in Riverview, Houston

    Day 6 Coffee Co.

    ★ 4.7 · 1.2k
    Coffee Shop· $1–10
    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 7 PM
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  • Reserve 101 in Riverview, Houston

    Reserve 101

    ★ 4.6 · 816
    Cocktail Bar· $20–50

    Upscale bar catering to whiskey lovers, with frequent tastings, bar bites & a relaxed vibe.

    Every day
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Xochi in Riverview, Houston

    Xochi

    ★ 4.6 · 4.2k
    Mexican· $30–90

    Chic downtown destination for Oaxaca-inspired dishes, plus cocktails and wine.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 3 PM
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Map of Riverview with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Downtown Aquarium
  2. 2Chase Tower
  3. 3Market Square Park
  4. 4Sam Houston Park
  5. 5Discovery Green Park
  6. 6Day 6 Coffee Co.
  7. 7Reserve 101
  8. 8Xochi

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