The Heart of Houston

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The Heart of Houston

Food scene

Snooze Eatery serves breakfast in downtown Houston seven days a week for the entire family to enjoy.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose Blvd
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Snooze Eatery serves breakfast in downtown Houston seven days a week for the entire family to enjoy.
If you crave something sweet and savory to satisfy your palate, try the signature chicken and waffles at the Montrose location nearby.
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The Waffle Bus
1835 N Shepherd Dr
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If you crave something sweet and savory to satisfy your palate, try the signature chicken and waffles at the Montrose location nearby.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis St
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In July 2022, Trill Burgers entered a national Good Morning America competition where it was named the “Best Burger in America.” The week-long contest catapulted the brand’s popularity in Houston and beyond, concluding with Bun B’s smash burger reigning over competing burger restaurants from around the country, including Houston. from EATER Houston
Trill Burgers
In July 2022, Trill Burgers entered a national Good Morning America competition where it was named the “Best Burger in America.” The week-long contest catapulted the brand’s popularity in Houston and beyond, concluding with Bun B’s smash burger reigning over competing burger restaurants from around the country, including Houston. from EATER Houston
Fine dining Creole Cuisine restaurant for couples. Business casual. Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner. brennanshouston.com
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Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith St
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Fine dining Creole Cuisine restaurant for couples. Business casual. Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner. brennanshouston.com
American food and modern cocktails. Family, friends, and business colleagues enjoy casual dining and live music every night! Reservations are accepted.
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Sambucca Houston
909 Texas Ave
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American food and modern cocktails. Family, friends, and business colleagues enjoy casual dining and live music every night! Reservations are accepted.
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Nidda Thai Cuisine
1226 Westheimer Rd
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Visit La Griglia and try a taste of authentic Italian dining from Sicily, Roma, and Tuscany.
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La Griglia
2817 W Gray St
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Visit La Griglia and try a taste of authentic Italian dining from Sicily, Roma, and Tuscany.
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Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas Ave
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If you are seeking a restaurant to satisfy a vegan appetite, Mantra is an option.
mantra
4104 Fannin Street
If you are seeking a restaurant to satisfy a vegan appetite, Mantra is an option.
Taste traditional German cuisine, including imported German beer and wine. Sunday brunch is available.
Rudi Lechner's German Restaurant
2503 S Gessner Rd
Taste traditional German cuisine, including imported German beer and wine. Sunday brunch is available.
Guadalajara Mexican Grille
2925 Southwest Fwy

Business District-Downtown Houston

Downtown is known as the Business District in Houston, Texas, Is located in the center of the city, the Downtown District is home to many prominent companies.
Downtown serves as a business district, center for the arts, sports and nightlife destination. The Theater District has 17 blocks, offers all kinds of presentations: opera, ballet, classical music, classical theater and Broadway shows. Minute Maid Park and the Toyota Center serve as headquarters for both professional sports matches and concerts and major congresses. There are many pedestrian tunnels that connect with buildings; within this tunnel system, you will find a variety of restaurants, shops, and services. This metropolis is well-configured so that you can get from one place to another with relative ease. The Downtown District has interesting and entertaining distractions for you to enjoy, great parks like Discovery Green and Sam Houston Park, unique attractions, plus a wonderful view of its fantastic skyline. ~KellerWilliamsRealty
Central Business District
Downtown serves as a business district, center for the arts, sports and nightlife destination. The Theater District has 17 blocks, offers all kinds of presentations: opera, ballet, classical music, classical theater and Broadway shows. Minute Maid Park and the Toyota Center serve as headquarters for both professional sports matches and concerts and major congresses. There are many pedestrian tunnels that connect with buildings; within this tunnel system, you will find a variety of restaurants, shops, and services. This metropolis is well-configured so that you can get from one place to another with relative ease. The Downtown District has interesting and entertaining distractions for you to enjoy, great parks like Discovery Green and Sam Houston Park, unique attractions, plus a wonderful view of its fantastic skyline. ~KellerWilliamsRealty

Sightseeing

NASA’s Johnson Space Center is home to the nation’s astronaut corps, the International Space Station mission operations, the Orion Program, and a host of future space developments. The center plays a pivotal role in enhancing scientific and technological knowledge.
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Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA Pkwy
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NASA’s Johnson Space Center is home to the nation’s astronaut corps, the International Space Station mission operations, the Orion Program, and a host of future space developments. The center plays a pivotal role in enhancing scientific and technological knowledge.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
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Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) was founded in 1909 on the idea that science can enhance everyone’s lives. There are my five floors of permanent exhibits, spanning astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, geology, seashells and Texas wildlife, alongside a slew of rotating special exhibitions. HMNS also houses three other venues: the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham Giant Screen Theatre and Cockrell Butterfly Center.
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) was founded in 1909 on the idea that science can enhance everyone’s lives. There are my five floors of permanent exhibits, spanning astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, geology, seashells and Texas wildlife, alongside a slew of rotating special exhibitions. HMNS also houses three other venues: the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham Giant Screen Theatre and Cockrell Butterfly Center.
The Water Wall is also called the Williams Water Wall or the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. Spanning nearly 3 acres, the park features a 64-foot semi-circular architectural fountain that recreates a natural waterfall. 11,000 gallons of water recirculate through the fountain’s inner and outer walls each minute, creating a cascading water feature that has become a centerpiece of Houston.
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Waterwall
2800 Post Oak Blvd
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The Water Wall is also called the Williams Water Wall or the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. Spanning nearly 3 acres, the park features a 64-foot semi-circular architectural fountain that recreates a natural waterfall. 11,000 gallons of water recirculate through the fountain’s inner and outer walls each minute, creating a cascading water feature that has become a centerpiece of Houston.
Explore 90,000 square-feet of action-packed exhibits, hands-on workshops, educator-led science demos and more. Book tickets here https://www.cmhouston.org/plan-a-visit
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Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St
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Explore 90,000 square-feet of action-packed exhibits, hands-on workshops, educator-led science demos and more. Book tickets here https://www.cmhouston.org/plan-a-visit
Enjoy exploring and discovering all the natural beauty Buffalo Bayou. Walk, run or cycle along the waterway. Rent bicycles, kayaks and canoes. Great area for pets.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
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Enjoy exploring and discovering all the natural beauty Buffalo Bayou. Walk, run or cycle along the waterway. Rent bicycles, kayaks and canoes. Great area for pets.
Enjoy the scenic views of the 15-acre site featuring themed gardens during the spring and summer months.
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McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann Drive
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Enjoy the scenic views of the 15-acre site featuring themed gardens during the spring and summer months.
Hermann Park is located in the heart of Houston, Hermann Park welcomes an estimated six million visitors a year. Thanks to its proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, this 445-acre urban park is an important resource for many Houstonians. While visitors come from across Houston and even from outside the city limits, the Park’s most frequent visitors come from its surrounding neighborhoods, which represent a diverse cross-section of Houston. As a free, safe, and enjoyable public space, Hermann Park brings people together and fosters a strong sense of community.
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
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Hermann Park is located in the heart of Houston, Hermann Park welcomes an estimated six million visitors a year. Thanks to its proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, this 445-acre urban park is an important resource for many Houstonians. While visitors come from across Houston and even from outside the city limits, the Park’s most frequent visitors come from its surrounding neighborhoods, which represent a diverse cross-section of Houston. As a free, safe, and enjoyable public space, Hermann Park brings people together and fosters a strong sense of community.
In the heart of Houston, The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences, and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, the museum is the most interactive and popular science learning center of its kind and a favorite among Houstonians.
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The Health Museum
1515 Hermann Dr
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In the heart of Houston, The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences, and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, the museum is the most interactive and popular science learning center of its kind and a favorite among Houstonians.
Embark on a journey of colorful discovery and immerse yourself in a whole world of art. This interactive museum is fun for the whole family! Come engage all your senses!
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Color Factory
3303 Kirby Dr
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Embark on a journey of colorful discovery and immerse yourself in a whole world of art. This interactive museum is fun for the whole family! Come engage all your senses!

Nearby necessities

H-E-B (Here Everything is Better!) provides locally grown fresh produce, 100% pure beef, and hundreds of products - all at great low prices.
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HEB #630
1701 W Alabama St
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H-E-B (Here Everything is Better!) provides locally grown fresh produce, 100% pure beef, and hundreds of products - all at great low prices.
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin St
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Starbucks
The nearby CVS Pharmacy at 1003 Richmond Avenue, can be found in the heart of town, and is the place to go for quick refreshments and household goods in Houston. The Richmond Avenue store stocks grocery goods, prescription refills, beauty products, and first aid and healthcare necessities all in one spot.
CVS
The nearby CVS Pharmacy at 1003 Richmond Avenue, can be found in the heart of town, and is the place to go for quick refreshments and household goods in Houston. The Richmond Avenue store stocks grocery goods, prescription refills, beauty products, and first aid and healthcare necessities all in one spot.

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METRO

The METRO (Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County) is 2 miles away. The METRO is a major public transportation agency based in Houston and operates bus, light rail, bus rapid transit, and paratransit services (under the name METROLift) in the city as well as most of Harris County. METRO also operates bus service to two cities in Fort Bend County. You can plan your trip by accessing this link. https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/index.aspx
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Uber & Lyft

Uber and Lyft services are available for a faster commute.