Things to Do, Places to Eat, and Everything in Between
Food scene
Authentic Texas BBQ! Our personal faves include brisket, beef ribs, and their banana pudding. Also we love their sides especially the corn pudding.
61 locals recommend
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdAuthentic Texas BBQ! Our personal faves include brisket, beef ribs, and their banana pudding. Also we love their sides especially the corn pudding.
Voodoo Doughnut
3715 Washington AvePlenty of flavors to choose from! Who doesn't love doughnuts?
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveOne of our personal faves! We love their salmon tacos and the tots!
Presidents, celebrities, and VIPs always come to this place during their visit to Htown! Great BBQ!
9 locals recommend
Killen’s
101 Heights BoulevardPresidents, celebrities, and VIPs always come to this place during their visit to Htown! Great BBQ!
Walking distance from the house. Great chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles! Nice patio seating.
8 locals recommend
The Cookshack
4015 Washington AvenueWalking distance from the house. Great chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles! Nice patio seating.
Postino Heights
642 Yale StWine bar with nice patio! They also have great brunch!
Love ramen? From tonkatsu ramens to vegan ramens, Jinya has all you need.
119 locals recommend
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StLove ramen? From tonkatsu ramens to vegan ramens, Jinya has all you need.
For brunch lovers out there, this is your Sunday institution. Our fave location is the one in The Heights which features great outdoor and patio seating.
26 locals recommend
Common Bond Bistro & Bakery
449 W 19th StFor brunch lovers out there, this is your Sunday institution. Our fave location is the one in The Heights which features great outdoor and patio seating.
Little Woodrow's Shepherd
720 Shepherd DrNeighborhood bar and grill. Great outdoor seating!
Local brewery frequented by locals and tourists alike.
53 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co - New Restaurant and Bar
2101 Summer StLocal brewery frequented by locals and tourists alike.
Local sushi place within walking distance. Great value for money. Our fave sushi is still Kata Robata, less than 5 miles away from here.
24 locals recommend
Miyako Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
4601 Washington AvenueLocal sushi place within walking distance. Great value for money. Our fave sushi is still Kata Robata, less than 5 miles away from here.
Mademoiselle Louise
1725 Main StBest and most authentic French patisserie in town, hands down!
If you are into pastries that are a little "extra". Delicious and authentic Sicilian pastries.
6 locals recommend
La Sicilia Italian Bakery & Cafe
515 Westheimer RdIf you are into pastries that are a little "extra". Delicious and authentic Sicilian pastries.
Former post office building, now a multipurpose food hall and shopping/ business center. Amazing rooftop views. Newest "go to place" in town.
117 locals recommend
POST Houston
401 Franklin StFormer post office building, now a multipurpose food hall and shopping/ business center. Amazing rooftop views. Newest "go to place" in town.
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray Stgreat for brunch!
Sightseeing
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveGreat walking and biking trails!
If you love to party and live music, check out the numerous bars in Midtown.
304 locals recommend
Midtown
If you love to party and live music, check out the numerous bars in Midtown.
Newly opened part of Memorial Park. Must see if you're in town! Perfect for an afternoon picnic or stroll.
Eastern Glades Entrance
6502 Memorial DrNewly opened part of Memorial Park. Must see if you're in town! Perfect for an afternoon picnic or stroll.
Check out the world's largest medical institution! Home to the world renowned MD Anderson Cancer Institute, Houston Methodist, Texas Children's Hospital, and so much more. Hermann Park and Hermann Zoo are also located here.
236 locals recommend
Texas Medical Center
Check out the world's largest medical institution! Home to the world renowned MD Anderson Cancer Institute, Houston Methodist, Texas Children's Hospital, and so much more. Hermann Park and Hermann Zoo are also located here.
Color Factory
3303 Kirby DrPerfect for Instagram photos! #allforthegram
This decommissioned underground reservoir was built in 1926 & now features art installations. Guided tours available.
126 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StThis decommissioned underground reservoir was built in 1926 & now features art installations. Guided tours available.
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdIf you are into cool and quirky stuff.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdGreat for photos and slo-mos!
Right in the heart of the museum district. Also features a Japanese zen garden, Centennial garden, and the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StRight in the heart of the museum district. Also features a Japanese zen garden, Centennial garden, and the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Want to be a step closer to the moon? Check out the Space X rocket. They have amazing Christmas lights for the holidays! Only 30 mins from away from the property via I45.
426 locals recommend
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwyWant to be a step closer to the moon? Check out the Space X rocket. They have amazing Christmas lights for the holidays! Only 30 mins from away from the property via I45.
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StGreat park with seasonal murals and art installations.
Neighborhoods
Museum of Natural Science, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and many more... Also the MAFH just opened a few restaurants inside the museum itself!
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
Museum of Natural Science, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and many more... Also the MAFH just opened a few restaurants inside the museum itself!
One of Houston's historic neighborhoods. Great cafes, restaurants, farmers markets, antique stores, and so much more.
227 locals recommend
Houston Heights
One of Houston's historic neighborhoods. Great cafes, restaurants, farmers markets, antique stores, and so much more.
The River Oaks is perhaps the most prestigious neighborhood in town. Highly recommend visiting during the holidays as the palatial homes showcase their exuberant and mind blowing Christmas lights and decor.
124 locals recommend
River Oaks
The River Oaks is perhaps the most prestigious neighborhood in town. Highly recommend visiting during the holidays as the palatial homes showcase their exuberant and mind blowing Christmas lights and decor.
Located about 10-15 mins away from the unit, this lovely neighborhood shopping and food center has plenty of options to offer.
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardLocated about 10-15 mins away from the unit, this lovely neighborhood shopping and food center has plenty of options to offer.