Guidebook for Houston
Sightseeing
Great place to walk around and admire the Mediterranean architecture. Library is open to the public (with ID) if you need a quiet place to study. Brockstein Pavilion offers gourmet coffee and food.
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Rice University
6100 Main StGreat place to walk around and admire the Mediterranean architecture. Library is open to the public (with ID) if you need a quiet place to study. Brockstein Pavilion offers gourmet coffee and food.
One of the largest art museums in America, with more than 300,000 square feet of space devoted to the display of art. The collection contains over 63,000 works of art. Free admission Thursdays!
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StOne of the largest art museums in America, with more than 300,000 square feet of space devoted to the display of art. The collection contains over 63,000 works of art. Free admission Thursdays!
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national and regional art of the last 40 years. Free admission!
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdThe Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national and regional art of the last 40 years. Free admission!
The Health Museum is an interactive science center Take a larger-than-life walking tour of the Amazing Body Pavilion and get an up-close look at the human body and how it works. Free Thursdays 2-5pm!
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The Health Museum
1515 Hermann DrThe Health Museum is an interactive science center Take a larger-than-life walking tour of the Amazing Body Pavilion and get an up-close look at the human body and how it works. Free Thursdays 2-5pm!
The Houston Museum of Natural Science houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham IMAX® Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and over a dozen permanent exhibit areas. Free Thursdays 2-5p in fall/winter.
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Museum of Natural Science houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham IMAX® Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and over a dozen permanent exhibit areas. Free Thursdays 2-5p in fall/winter.
The Rothko Chapel inspires people to action through art and contemplation, to nurture reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, and to provide a forum to explore matters of worldwide concern.
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StThe Rothko Chapel inspires people to action through art and contemplation, to nurture reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, and to provide a forum to explore matters of worldwide concern.
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StGreat place to hang out outdoors or go for a walk/run.
Essentials
Great selection of ethnic foods. Fresh and inexpensive produce.
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Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto StGreat selection of ethnic foods. Fresh and inexpensive produce.
H-E-B
6055 South FwyMy go-to supermarket.
Shopping
Walgreens
950 Studemont StPharmacy and general store within walking distance.
Food Scene
Great cajun seafood. No frills cafeteria style service. Open only for lunch.
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Treebeards
1117 Texas StGreat cajun seafood. No frills cafeteria style service. Open only for lunch.
Burritos, tacos, bowls, and tacos much better than Chipotle or Freebirds. Walking distance.
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Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz StBurritos, tacos, bowls, and tacos much better than Chipotle or Freebirds. Walking distance.
Reef
2600 Travis StExcellent seafood restaurant.
Great selection of cooked to order savory and sweet crepes, and good coffee.
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CoCo Crêpes, Waffles & Coffee
218 Gray StGreat selection of cooked to order savory and sweet crepes, and good coffee.
Minuti Coffee
909 Texas AveGood coffee right in the Rice Hotel and Lofts.
Agora
1712 Westheimer RdMassive coffee house, lots of room on 2 floors. Cool vibe.
Luby's
1743 Post Oak BlvdLuby's cafeteria serves a wide selection of good food.
Great golf course. The pro shop doubles as a great deli for lunch!
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Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 S MacGregor WayGreat golf course. The pro shop doubles as a great deli for lunch!
Excellent and moderately priced Jamaican food. Unique in Houston!
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Reggae Hut
4814 Almeda RdExcellent and moderately priced Jamaican food. Unique in Houston!
One of the best places in Houston for breakfast. It's Southern style here. Generous portions. Be prepared for long lines during peak times especially on weekends.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StOne of the best places in Houston for breakfast. It's Southern style here. Generous portions. Be prepared for long lines during peak times especially on weekends.
Great burgers and a short walk. Just head out, turn left, and you'll see it! Try their free hot and spicy jalapeno cheese sauce!
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Fuddruckers
2400b S MacGregor WayGreat burgers and a short walk. Just head out, turn left, and you'll see it! Try their free hot and spicy jalapeno cheese sauce!
Wine & coffee bar that's just a short walk from my place. Cool vibe, small food menu, but great for relaxing, socializing, or working over coffee.
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Bosta Kitchen
1801 Binz StWine & coffee bar that's just a short walk from my place. Cool vibe, small food menu, but great for relaxing, socializing, or working over coffee.
Excellent place for food, fresh fruit drinks, coffee, and bakery items. Take it to go, or there's plenty of space to sit and relax.
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Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StExcellent place for food, fresh fruit drinks, coffee, and bakery items. Take it to go, or there's plenty of space to sit and relax.
Museum Park Cafe
1801 Binz StCool casual upscale restaurant. Short walking distance from my place.
The specialty here is Korean fried chicken! You can get it savory or spicy, or both! Short walking distance from my place. It's very popular and trendy, so there may be a wait.
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Dak & Bop
1801 Binz StThe specialty here is Korean fried chicken! You can get it savory or spicy, or both! Short walking distance from my place. It's very popular and trendy, so there may be a wait.
Upscale casual restaurant right on the first floor of the South Tower! Call them at 844-328-4778 for room service to the Mosaic Towers!
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Davis Street at Hermann Park
5925 Almeda RdUpscale casual restaurant right on the first floor of the South Tower! Call them at 844-328-4778 for room service to the Mosaic Towers!
Arts & Culture
The place to go for Broadways shows in Houston.
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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby StThe place to go for Broadways shows in Houston.
The performance venue for the Houston Ballet and Houston Opera.
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Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas AveThe performance venue for the Houston Ballet and Houston Opera.
The performance venue for the Houston Symphony and the Society for the Performing Arts.
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Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana StThe performance venue for the Houston Symphony and the Society for the Performing Arts.
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayThe venue for the Houston Texans and the Rodeo!
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StThe venue for the Houston Rockets.
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StThe venue for the Houston Astros.
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveThe venue for the Houston Dynamo.
See local, national, and international performances of plays, music, and dance all for free at this cool outdoor venue!
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Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrSee local, national, and international performances of plays, music, and dance all for free at this cool outdoor venue!