Women In Charge’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Experience family fun, dining, spectacular land and sea
creatures and gorgeous views of downtown Houston.
You’ll find a 500,000-gallon underwater adventure complex
with more than 200 species of aquatic life from around the
globe. Also included is a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel,
Shark Voyage, and a white tiger exhibit.
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StExperience family fun, dining, spectacular land and sea
creatures and gorgeous views of downtown Houston.
You’ll find a 500,000-gallon underwater adventure complex
with more than 200 species of aquatic life from around the
globe. Also included is a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel,
Shark Voyage, and a white tiger exhibit.
The Museum District is one of Houston's greatest cultural
attractions, with 19 museums residing in this beautiful area
of downtown. Eleven of these are free to the public.
Highlights include the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of
Natural Science, the Children's Museum of Houston, the
Menil Collection, the Holocaust Museum, and the
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
The Museum District is one of Houston's greatest cultural
attractions, with 19 museums residing in this beautiful area
of downtown. Eleven of these are free to the public.
Highlights include the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of
Natural Science, the Children's Museum of Houston, the
Menil Collection, the Holocaust Museum, and the
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.
The Houston Zoo is one of the city's star attractions, and
home to more than 6,000 exotic and indigenous animals,
also offering an education center and children's zoo. Some
of the highlights include feeding the giraffes, seeing marine
life up close in the aquarium, and watching sea lions and
otters frolicking about.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo is one of the city's star attractions, and
home to more than 6,000 exotic and indigenous animals,
also offering an education center and children's zoo. Some
of the highlights include feeding the giraffes, seeing marine
life up close in the aquarium, and watching sea lions and
otters frolicking about.
Discover a World of Fun - Exhibits, Toys and Games That Inspire Learning. Children's Museum of Houston Brings Learning Resources To Houston's Children. Eat and Shop. Fun For Kids & Families. World Class Exhibits.
377 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StDiscover a World of Fun - Exhibits, Toys and Games That Inspire Learning. Children's Museum of Houston Brings Learning Resources To Houston's Children. Eat and Shop. Fun For Kids & Families. World Class Exhibits.
Food scene
Taste Bar + Kitchen offers an innovative twist on
southern comfort food and a specialty waffle selection
like Cajun Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Fried Lobster &
Waffles, and General Tso’s Chicken & Waffles. Cocktails
include the Vodka Peach Cobbler, Bourbon Pecan Pie
and the Vodka Cotton Candy Cocktail.
145 locals recommend
Taste Bar + Kitchen
420 Bagby StTaste Bar + Kitchen offers an innovative twist on
southern comfort food and a specialty waffle selection
like Cajun Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Fried Lobster &
Waffles, and General Tso’s Chicken & Waffles. Cocktails
include the Vodka Peach Cobbler, Bourbon Pecan Pie
and the Vodka Cotton Candy Cocktail.
A staple of Houston’s dining scene for more than 40
years, Brennan’s is a Houston favorite serving Texas
Creole style food in a relaxing, upscale environment.
Guests can dine in the newly-added Courtyard Bar, for a
birds-eye view of the original courtyard fountain.
71 locals recommend
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StA staple of Houston’s dining scene for more than 40
years, Brennan’s is a Houston favorite serving Texas
Creole style food in a relaxing, upscale environment.
Guests can dine in the newly-added Courtyard Bar, for a
birds-eye view of the original courtyard fountain.
A Midtown fixture for more than 30 years, Damian’s
serves authentic Italian cuisine like homemade pastas
and fresh seafood, along with a stellar list of Italian
wines that compliment any dish.
8 locals recommend
Damian's Cucina Italiana
3011 Smith StA Midtown fixture for more than 30 years, Damian’s
serves authentic Italian cuisine like homemade pastas
and fresh seafood, along with a stellar list of Italian
wines that compliment any dish.
Aquarium Restaurant
410 Bagby StGreat family atmosphere and good food
The all famous MVP NBA basketball player James Hardin's restaurant "13" has a Great vibe, Great food! Must check it out! Only 5 minutes away.
79 locals recommend
Thirteen by James Harden
1911 Bagby StThe all famous MVP NBA basketball player James Hardin's restaurant "13" has a Great vibe, Great food! Must check it out! Only 5 minutes away.
Neighborhoods
Midtown is a central neighborhood of Houston, located west-southwest of Downtown. Houston's Midtown, set between downtown and the Museum District and In 2012 Midtown Houston was awarded the Texas Commission on the Arts' Cultural Arts and Entertainment
304 locals recommend
Midtown
Midtown is a central neighborhood of Houston, located west-southwest of Downtown. Houston's Midtown, set between downtown and the Museum District and In 2012 Midtown Houston was awarded the Texas Commission on the Arts' Cultural Arts and Entertainment
City/town information
Houston is know for it's diversity in food, recreation, bars, clubs, neighborhoods, and entertainment. From it's famous annual rodeo to a host of many other events and year round recreation, Houston is the place to visit, enjoy or even live.
266 locals recommend
Houston
Houston is know for it's diversity in food, recreation, bars, clubs, neighborhoods, and entertainment. From it's famous annual rodeo to a host of many other events and year round recreation, Houston is the place to visit, enjoy or even live.
Fun Recreation
Come get soaked. Chill in the sun. Go with the flow. Dive in and come up for more. Push your limits and take the plunge. Ride the waves, cool off and say ahhhhhh! Located approximately 40 minutes tickets start at $34.99 per person. Oh what fun!!!
124 locals recommend
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
21300 I-45Come get soaked. Chill in the sun. Go with the flow. Dive in and come up for more. Push your limits and take the plunge. Ride the waves, cool off and say ahhhhhh! Located approximately 40 minutes tickets start at $34.99 per person. Oh what fun!!!