Rice University

Houston


While some locals roll their eyes at the reputation of elite Rice University as ‘the Harvard of Texas,’ as more than one Texan told us, ‘It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true.’ The 6700-student campus does have a certain genteel, collegiate charm.

Transportation

  • tram: Hermann Park/Rice U

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