Houston Guidebook Downtown
Food scene
Late-night chicken & waffles menu plus fusion Southern fare & cocktails served in a casual space. Perfect for a late night treat!
145 locals recommend
Taste Bar + Kitchen
420 Bagby StLate-night chicken & waffles menu plus fusion Southern fare & cocktails served in a casual space. Perfect for a late night treat!
Great location, great food, amazing steaks for something or someone special.
77 locals recommend
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveGreat location, great food, amazing steaks for something or someone special.
Live poetry, open-mic sessions & patio dining at a popular hangout for artisanal wood-fired pizza.
20 locals recommend
The Gypsy Poet
2404 Austin StLive poetry, open-mic sessions & patio dining at a popular hangout for artisanal wood-fired pizza.
Modern takes on Southern classics by a classically trained chef served in a cozy, vintage house.
140 locals recommend
Lucille's
5512 La Branch StModern takes on Southern classics by a classically trained chef served in a cozy, vintage house.
A cozy neighborhood jewel known for its scrumptious vegetarian food, refreshing raw salads, fresh fruit juices; Sunshine’s is a one-stop shop for wellness education and healthy foods.
32 locals recommend
Sunshine's Vegetarian Deli & Health Food Store
3102 Old Spanish TrailA cozy neighborhood jewel known for its scrumptious vegetarian food, refreshing raw salads, fresh fruit juices; Sunshine’s is a one-stop shop for wellness education and healthy foods.
An upscale resturant for a night out with that special someone or a celebration.
79 locals recommend
Thirteen by James Harden
1911 Bagby StAn upscale resturant for a night out with that special someone or a celebration.
Chic lounge offering African-inspired cuisine, hookah & cocktails, plus live music & weekend brunch.
20 locals recommend
Amahle Bar & Lounge
Chic lounge offering African-inspired cuisine, hookah & cocktails, plus live music & weekend brunch.
Step into The Address and experience your favorite new venue in Houston, TX. Dedicated to serving guests with the most delicious food, our restaurant and bar boasts a new ambiance that will make you never want to leave.
100 locals recommend
The Address
3333 Raleigh StStep into The Address and experience your favorite new venue in Houston, TX. Dedicated to serving guests with the most delicious food, our restaurant and bar boasts a new ambiance that will make you never want to leave.
World famous stuffed Turkey Legs. Narrow, casual venue with a small patio serving Southern comfort classics & cocktails.
(This location is more of a party scene, for those who love large crowds)
265 locals recommend
Turkey Leg Hut
4830 Almeda RdWorld famous stuffed Turkey Legs. Narrow, casual venue with a small patio serving Southern comfort classics & cocktails.
(This location is more of a party scene, for those who love large crowds)
Sightseeing
Downtown is a bustling business hub and home to major attractions like the Houston Aquarium, with touch pools and a shark tank. It also has a vibrant theater scene, with the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presenting musicals and dance shows, taquerias and sushi spots.
325 locals recommend
Downtown Houston
Downtown is a bustling business hub and home to major attractions like the Houston Aquarium, with touch pools and a shark tank. It also has a vibrant theater scene, with the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presenting musicals and dance shows, taquerias and sushi spots.
The Museum District is Houston’s cultural heart, with venues exploring subjects ranging from natural science to the African-American experience.
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
The Museum District is Houston’s cultural heart, with venues exploring subjects ranging from natural science to the African-American experience.
A social oasis has become an activity center with several new developments. With a wide variety of dining, shopping, and nightlife, Midtown is a must-have experience for locals and visitors alike.
304 locals recommend
Midtown
A social oasis has become an activity center with several new developments. With a wide variety of dining, shopping, and nightlife, Midtown is a must-have experience for locals and visitors alike.
There's much to explore, from a ball pit to a room of floating and swirling balloons. You'll taste colorful foods, listen to harmonious tunes and learn more about yourself as you discover more about color.
92 locals recommend
Color Factory
3303 Kirby DrThere's much to explore, from a ball pit to a room of floating and swirling balloons. You'll taste colorful foods, listen to harmonious tunes and learn more about yourself as you discover more about color.
The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoological park housing over 6,000 animals from 900 species
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoological park housing over 6,000 animals from 900 species
Discovery Green is an 11.78-acre public urban park in Downtown Houston, Texas, bounded by La Branch Street to the west, McKinney Street to the north, Avenida de las Americas to the east, and Lamar Street to the south.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDiscovery Green is an 11.78-acre public urban park in Downtown Houston, Texas, bounded by La Branch Street to the west, McKinney Street to the north, Avenida de las Americas to the east, and Lamar Street to the south.
Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StSprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.
Buffalo Bayou Park is a 2.3 mile long municipal park located along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston, Texas. With a total area of 160 acres
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveBuffalo Bayou Park is a 2.3 mile long municipal park located along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston, Texas. With a total area of 160 acres
Moonstruck is Houston and Austin's premier permanent drive in movie theatre! We will be showing new movies, events, and much more! Open Friday through Sunday.
17 locals recommend
MoonStruck Drive-In
100 Bringhurst St Moonstruck is Houston and Austin's premier permanent drive in movie theatre! We will be showing new movies, events, and much more! Open Friday through Sunday.
The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a breath-taking non-profit arboretum and nature center located in Memorial Park
188 locals recommend
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrThe Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a breath-taking non-profit arboretum and nature center located in Memorial Park
Horse drawn carriage rides are usually available near Discovery Green from Friday-Sunday. Call Shauna at (832)894-3635 to get details or schedule.
Southern Carriage Co
11815 West Galwan CircleHorse drawn carriage rides are usually available near Discovery Green from Friday-Sunday. Call Shauna at (832)894-3635 to get details or schedule.
Houston Attractions
The Ensemble Theatre was founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins to preserve African American artistic expression and enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community.
21 locals recommend
Ensemble Theatre
3535 Main StreetThe Ensemble Theatre was founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins to preserve African American artistic expression and enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community.
Houston's downtown Theater District spans 17 blocks and is located in the heart of downtown Houston. This impressive cultural arts district features nine world renowned performing arts companies that feature a unique blend of cutting-edge performing arts and well known classics in a variety of intimate settings.
91 locals recommend
Theater District
Houston's downtown Theater District spans 17 blocks and is located in the heart of downtown Houston. This impressive cultural arts district features nine world renowned performing arts companies that feature a unique blend of cutting-edge performing arts and well known classics in a variety of intimate settings.
https://houmuse.org/explore/
Houston's 19 museums is a must see. Every museum in the district is unique in size, space and community interaction while visiting. A wonderful exploration opportunity!
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
https://houmuse.org/explore/
Houston's 19 museums is a must see. Every museum in the district is unique in size, space and community interaction while visiting. A wonderful exploration opportunity!