We ❤️ Houston: City Guide to the Cultural Capital of Texas
Culture & Entertainment
It's the closest that most of us will ever get to the stars. Be sure to visit Apollo 11 Mission Control, which re-enacts the fateful events of the historic expedition.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyIt's the closest that most of us will ever get to the stars. Be sure to visit Apollo 11 Mission Control, which re-enacts the fateful events of the historic expedition.
A local favorite to "do it for the Gram"
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StA local favorite to "do it for the Gram"
Does your child have loads on unused energy? Unleash it here, so you can finally get some rest.
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Barnamúseum Houston
1500 Binz StDoes your child have loads on unused energy? Unleash it here, so you can finally get some rest.
Houston falls just behind New York City in the number of seats for live theater productions.
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Theater District
Houston falls just behind New York City in the number of seats for live theater productions.
Tap into the safari-side within. Check out the Zoo Lights during the holiday season.
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Houston dýragarður
6200 Hermann Park DrTap into the safari-side within. Check out the Zoo Lights during the holiday season.
Liturverksmiðja
3303 Kirby DrGreat for families and influencers alike.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema LaCenterra
2707 Commercial Center BlvdBeer + munchies + film
Stereo Live Houston
6400 Richmond AveThe home of EDM in Houston.
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StThe home of live music in Houston
A national treasure for modern art lovers. Be sure to visit the Menil Collection nearby.
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StA national treasure for modern art lovers. Be sure to visit the Menil Collection nearby.
Foodies
Houston's first food hall (with extensive craft beer selection) that opens well into the night. The pho restaurant here is one of the city's best.
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Conservatory
Houston's first food hall (with extensive craft beer selection) that opens well into the night. The pho restaurant here is one of the city's best.
The mecca of all cuisines Asia. Confucius, Thai Night Market, and Tan Tan are just some of the heavy hitters you will encounter here.
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Chinatown
11200 Bellaire BoulevardThe mecca of all cuisines Asia. Confucius, Thai Night Market, and Tan Tan are just some of the heavy hitters you will encounter here.
The In-N-Out / Shake Shack / Culver's of Texas. The one that Beto skateboards around.
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Whataburger
3712 S Shepherd DrThe In-N-Out / Shake Shack / Culver's of Texas. The one that Beto skateboards around.
In Houston, anything the Pappas family turns to gold (Greek, burgers, Tex-Mex) — particularly their approach to Cajun cuisine (multiple locations).
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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop WIn Houston, anything the Pappas family turns to gold (Greek, burgers, Tex-Mex) — particularly their approach to Cajun cuisine (multiple locations).
Chances are you’ll encounter a line. But Killen’s is the legendary BBQ joint Texans from all over travel to.
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Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StChances are you’ll encounter a line. But Killen’s is the legendary BBQ joint Texans from all over travel to.
Tex-Mex runs supreme in Houston. And this is the birthplace of the fajita.
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdTex-Mex runs supreme in Houston. And this is the birthplace of the fajita.
Himalaya Restaurant
6652 Southwest FwyThe perennial Desi restaurant that Bordain once visited.
Texadelphia
8383 Westheimer RdThe Texan take on the sandwich of brotherly love.
Neighborhood family tacos, made with love. No saggy pants though, seriously. Mama Taco has a weird thing against it.
Tejas Taco House
9545 Town Park DrNeighborhood family tacos, made with love. No saggy pants though, seriously. Mama Taco has a weird thing against it.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveThe OG craft brewery of Houston.
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrGet your brunch on at a longtime Houston favorite.
Tikila's
2708 N Shepherd DrDia De Los Muertos takes a holiday to Hawaii.
Kim Son popularized Vietnamese food to the masses, and it’s now a favorite for weddings and dim sum alike.
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Kim Son Restaurant
10603 Bellaire BlvdKim Son popularized Vietnamese food to the masses, and it’s now a favorite for weddings and dim sum alike.
The best soul food breakfast - or any type breakfast- around. Beware: Expect lines.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StThe best soul food breakfast - or any type breakfast- around. Beware: Expect lines.
Donuts and kolaches (the beloved Texan sausage derivative of a Czech pastry) are critical to any true Houstonian breakfast.
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Shipley Do-Nuts
3932 N Main StDonuts and kolaches (the beloved Texan sausage derivative of a Czech pastry) are critical to any true Houstonian breakfast.
Frenchy's
10414 Richmond AveThe legendary chicken shack of Houston finds a new home.
Lupe Tortilla
1511 Shepherd DrLocal favorite chain serving the famous tequila lime fajitas.
Daytrips
The Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, the historical Strand district and Texas's number road-trip pit stop, Buc'ee's, all make this quick daytrip all the worth while.
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Galveston
The Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, the historical Strand district and Texas's number road-trip pit stop, Buc'ee's, all make this quick daytrip all the worth while.
Spend a day at the bay and watch all the sailors cruise by.
Skip the mass-market restaurants and visit the historic eateries nearby.
Better yet: Tookie's, which offer some of the most unique burgers you will ever try, including one grounded with bacon.
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Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveSpend a day at the bay and watch all the sailors cruise by.
Skip the mass-market restaurants and visit the historic eateries nearby.
Better yet: Tookie's, which offer some of the most unique burgers you will ever try, including one grounded with bacon.
Open nearly all year long, this is Houston's addition of the Texas premier waterpark resorts.
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdOpen nearly all year long, this is Houston's addition of the Texas premier waterpark resorts.
Shopping
You'll get lost in the largest mall in Texas. Be sure to bring your ice skates (or just rent a pair) and flaunt that triple axle.
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Gallerían
5085 Westheimer RdYou'll get lost in the largest mall in Texas. Be sure to bring your ice skates (or just rent a pair) and flaunt that triple axle.
CityCentre
800 Town and Country BlvdShop, eat and play at Houston's premier outdoor mixed-used destination.
The coastal shopping destination that’s best to visit following a day at NASA
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Baybrook Mall
500 Baybrook MallThe coastal shopping destination that’s best to visit following a day at NASA
Neighborhoods
Get your steps in by exploring this downtown district that was once the sugar mecca of the South.
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Sugar Land Town Square
Get your steps in by exploring this downtown district that was once the sugar mecca of the South.
Tired of driving? Come here, park, and spend the day around Houston's original walking neighborhood.
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardTired of driving? Come here, park, and spend the day around Houston's original walking neighborhood.
If you have a mustache, wear flannel or despise metrosexuals (is that still a thing?), this neighborhood is for you.
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Houston Heights
If you have a mustache, wear flannel or despise metrosexuals (is that still a thing?), this neighborhood is for you.
It was once billed as The Manhattan of the South — until the turn-of-the-century storm came along. Texas’s Titanic tale of tragedy.
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Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th StIt was once billed as The Manhattan of the South — until the turn-of-the-century storm came along. Texas’s Titanic tale of tragedy.
Fun place to visit if you’re about to have a triple bypass or simply want to marvel in the world’s most advanced hospitals.
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Texas Medical Center
Fun place to visit if you’re about to have a triple bypass or simply want to marvel in the world’s most advanced hospitals.
Sport & Outdoors
Open to the public, this golf course is right in the neighborhood! Get a quick round in or brush up your skills with private or group lessons.
Sharpstown Country Club
6600 Harbor Town DrOpen to the public, this golf course is right in the neighborhood! Get a quick round in or brush up your skills with private or group lessons.
Get your run on in Houston's number one destination for exercise activities.
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Memorial Park Running Trails Center
7575 N Picnic LnGet your run on in Houston's number one destination for exercise activities.
Houston's Central Park, complete with zoos, museums and an outdoor theater company.
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StHouston's Central Park, complete with zoos, museums and an outdoor theater company.
Lake Conroe
Wakeboard and yachting anchor this local lake destination.
What’s better than beer and futbol? This is Houston’s (and maybe the world’s) only beer park.
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Pitch 25
2120 Walker StreetWhat’s better than beer and futbol? This is Houston’s (and maybe the world’s) only beer park.
Do you like or hate golf? Then this place is still for you. Perfect for beginners, golf pros and beer drinkers alike.
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TopGolf
1030 Memorial Brook BlvdDo you like or hate golf? Then this place is still for you. Perfect for beginners, golf pros and beer drinkers alike.