ParkLove Area Guide
Some favorite local restaurants
Lúa Viet Kitchen
1540 W Alabama StThe Raven Grill
1916 Bissonnet StArnaldo Richard's Picos Restaurant
3601 Kirby DrTurkey Leg Hut
4830 Almeda Rd
Pondicheri
2800 Kirby DrCoppa Osteria
5210 Morningside Dr
Hungry's
2356 Rice Boulevard
Traveler's Table
520 Westheimer RoadSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdPostino Montrose
805 Pacific StBarnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StFadi's Eatery
1801 Binz StGoode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrCommonly needed
H-E-B
6055 South FwyTexas grocery chain
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdWalgreens
950 Studemont StFedEx Office Print & Ship Center
2455 Rice BoulevardRice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardClothing retailers, specialty shops, salons, restaurants & bars
Village Cleaners
2366 Rice BoulevardCVS
917 Main StWith MinuteClinic
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StOffers free parking in convenient attached parking garage.
Performing Arts
Free and magical, in Hermann Park (outdoor/some covered seating). Performance info on website.
299 locals recommend
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrFree and magical, in Hermann Park (outdoor/some covered seating). Performance info on website.
4th Wall Theatre Company
1824 Spring StHigh quality plays, intimate venue.
Alley Theatre
615 Texas AveNationally renowned theatre company.
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas AveHouston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera, other events.
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana StHouston Symphony, other events.
Venue for smaller/indie artists, check website for details.
17 locals recommend
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
3400 Main StVenue for smaller/indie artists, check website for details.
Ensemble Theatre
3535 Main StreetEquity theatre preserving African American artistic expression.
Sports Venues
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StHouston Rockets basketball
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHouston Astros baseball
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHouston Texans football, and Houston Rodeo
TDECU Stadium
University of Houston football
Rice Stadium
6100 Main StRice University football
Houston Dynamo soccer (men's), and Houston Dash soccer (women's)
293 locals recommend
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveHouston Dynamo soccer (men's), and Houston Dash soccer (women's)
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 S MacGregor WayOpen to public play. Reserve in advance.
Sightseeing
Too many museums to list, including: Holocaust Museum, Health Museum, Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
Too many museums to list, including: Holocaust Museum, Health Museum, Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
Spectacular collection of Gems & Minerals is one highlight, at entrance to Hermann Park.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrSpectacular collection of Gems & Minerals is one highlight, at entrance to Hermann Park.
Small lake/walks, small cafe, paddleboats, Japanese Gardens, Centennial Gardens, picnic areas. An urban treasure.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StSmall lake/walks, small cafe, paddleboats, Japanese Gardens, Centennial Gardens, picnic areas. An urban treasure.
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrAlso in Hermann Park
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
On the Rice University campus
Free. Next to the Orange Show for Visionary Art (affiliate Houston Art Car parade)
33 locals recommend
Smither Park
2441 Munger StFree. Next to the Orange Show for Visionary Art (affiliate Houston Art Car parade)
American Institute of Architects give 11 walking tours including Buffalo Bayou, Museum District, Medical Center, Rice, Montrose and more. Details & self guided downloads on their website.
Architecture Center Houston
902 Commerce StAmerican Institute of Architects give 11 walking tours including Buffalo Bayou, Museum District, Medical Center, Rice, Montrose and more. Details & self guided downloads on their website.
Mecom Fountain
Hermann DriveNear the entrance of Hermann Park