Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Southwell's Hamburger Grill
5860 San Felipe St Next to the house
located right next to the house; Cozy lighting/ambience, old man with a guitar sings to you some nights; Italian food; Fireplace
Buon Appetito Restaurant
2231 W Holcombe Blvdlocated right next to the house; Cozy lighting/ambience, old man with a guitar sings to you some nights; Italian food; Fireplace
You can walk to this place from the house in like 3 minutes and it ALWAYS OPEN.
106 locals recommend
Whataburger
3712 S Shepherd DrYou can walk to this place from the house in like 3 minutes and it ALWAYS OPEN.
tons of candies & chocolates, icecreams, & more. Tours available here also
49 locals recommend
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama Sttons of candies & chocolates, icecreams, & more. Tours available here also
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdUnique tacos-this place gets packed
Shiva Indian Restaurant
5220 Times Blvdlunch buffet is about 11 or 12 bucks
Delicious crepes, savory choices & sweet choices, gelato, special/unique coffees, chai tea, hot chocolate with whip cream & marshmallow (your choice of brown or white chocolate), paninis, soups, FREE WIFI
89 locals recommend
CoCo Crêpes, Waffles & Coffee
218 Gray StDelicious crepes, savory choices & sweet choices, gelato, special/unique coffees, chai tea, hot chocolate with whip cream & marshmallow (your choice of brown or white chocolate), paninis, soups, FREE WIFI
India's Restaurant
5704 Richmond AveGood Indian restaurant. Been coming here for about 25 years
Drinks & Nightlife
Dark & eclectic,...drinks, food, music; about 2 miles from the house
16 locals recommend
Under the Volcano
2349 Bissonnet StDark & eclectic,...drinks, food, music; about 2 miles from the house
20 minute walk, dark & vibey cozy spot with vast beer selection, music, food, darts
56 locals recommend
The Ginger Man
5607 Morningside Dr20 minute walk, dark & vibey cozy spot with vast beer selection, music, food, darts
Vibey, hip, jukebox, pool, arcade, food, vegetarian options, beer specials, unique drinks
30 locals recommend
Grand Prize Bar
1010 Banks StVibey, hip, jukebox, pool, arcade, food, vegetarian options, beer specials, unique drinks
Cecil's Pub
600 W Gray Stjukebox, pool tables, hip, trendy, tacos
country western style dancing and music for those who want a "texas" experience
27 locals recommend
Wild West
6101 Richmond Avecountry western style dancing and music for those who want a "texas" experience
Mi Luna
2441 University BlvdSpanish food, Live music & a little dancing
Doc Holliday's
5555 Morningside Drlive music and food sometimes, check their events page
Shopping
20 minute walk. Eclectic shop a French woman runs where you can find strange things from all over the world
The Blue Hand
2323 University Blvd20 minute walk. Eclectic shop a French woman runs where you can find strange things from all over the world
Target
2580 Shearn Sta nicer, cleaner, more hip version of walmart
Name brand clothes heavily discounted (for the budget conscious)
8 locals recommend
Ross Dress for Less
8200 Kirby DrName brand clothes heavily discounted (for the budget conscious)
Half Price Books
1011 Westheimer RdUrban Outfitters
2501 University Blvdthis is one of my favourite clothing stores. wish i could afford to shop there :p
semi-international grocery store; restaurant & prepaid cell phone store inside
122 locals recommend
Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto Stsemi-international grocery store; restaurant & prepaid cell phone store inside
Spec's
3902 Bissonnet StLiquor store, next to the house
Essentials
Located on the street behind the house so its right here. Pharmacy, convenience store
63 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
2580 Shearn StLocated on the street behind the house so its right here. Pharmacy, convenience store
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe BlvdTexas Children's Hospital
6621 Fannin StTexas Children's Pavilion for Women
6651 Main StEntertainment & Activities
Dave & Buster's
7620 Katy FwyRegal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
3839 Weslayan St
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrIts free one tuesday of each month
NRG Stadium
NRG Parkwayconventions, rodeo, concerts, sports
Arts & Culture
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrFree theatre and music performances
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrThere is a dirt path loop around the university great for a good run!
232 locals recommend
Rice University
6100 Main StThere is a dirt path loop around the university great for a good run!
Parks & Nature
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin Stgreat park, large and and things to do there
Texas A & M University
2121 W Holcombe BlvdGreat place to relax close to the house, waterfalls, benches, greenery