Houston Retreat’s Guidebook
Entertainment
One of the 10 largest convention centers in the nation
197 locals recommend
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasOne of the 10 largest convention centers in the nation
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StWatch Houston Rockets basketball and live concerts
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StWatch the Houston Astros
Home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Rodeo. I have Texans tickets available if needed (Sec 125, Row F, Seats 5-8).
771 locals recommend
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHome of the Houston Texans and the Houston Rodeo. I have Texans tickets available if needed (Sec 125, Row F, Seats 5-8).
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveWatch the Houston Dynamo
The Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera
74 locals recommend
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas AveThe Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera
Medical
Texas Medical Center
The largest medical center in the world
Food scene
Turkey Leg Hut
4830 Almeda RdThe Originators of the World Famous Stuffed Turkey Legs
MAX’s was the first restaurant in Houston to serve award-winning comfort food with a curated wine list. Hence the MAX’s mantra was created “FRIED CHICKEN AND CHAMPAGNE?…WHY THE HELL NOT?!
113 locals recommend
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveMAX’s was the first restaurant in Houston to serve award-winning comfort food with a curated wine list. Hence the MAX’s mantra was created “FRIED CHICKEN AND CHAMPAGNE?…WHY THE HELL NOT?!
Pappasito’s is the second largest concept in one of the largest family-owned and operated restaurant companies in the United States. When you step through our front door and the sights, scents, and sounds of Pappasito's — the original Tex-Mex cantina — hits your senses, you know you're in for an experience like no other.
200 locals recommend
Pappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WPappasito’s is the second largest concept in one of the largest family-owned and operated restaurant companies in the United States. When you step through our front door and the sights, scents, and sounds of Pappasito's — the original Tex-Mex cantina — hits your senses, you know you're in for an experience like no other.
One of Houston’s most treasured landmarks and food destinations, serving Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdOne of Houston’s most treasured landmarks and food destinations, serving Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine
Katfish & Grits and Wings & Waffles, top a tempting array of breakfast favorites from around the country at this cozy comfort food zone
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StKatfish & Grits and Wings & Waffles, top a tempting array of breakfast favorites from around the country at this cozy comfort food zone
Giant, foldable slices of New York-style thin crust pizza (or whole pies) available late night
79 locals recommend
Frank's Pizza
417 Travis StGiant, foldable slices of New York-style thin crust pizza (or whole pies) available late night
Drinks and Nightlife
The Dogwood is a "homegrown" concept with a small touch of southern hospitality. Dogwood offers spaces closed by a glass partition with their own audio/video source, bathrooms, and complete privacy when needed.
89 locals recommend
The Dogwood
2403 Bagby StThe Dogwood is a "homegrown" concept with a small touch of southern hospitality. Dogwood offers spaces closed by a glass partition with their own audio/video source, bathrooms, and complete privacy when needed.
Concrete Cowboy
5317 Washington AveThe party bar for adults
Craft beers, craft food, games, vibrant art and amazing views of the city
291 locals recommend
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveCraft beers, craft food, games, vibrant art and amazing views of the city
The New Potato
3519 Clinton DrGreat drinks and atmosphere
The Address is a one-stop-shop for all your party needs. The hot spot, located near NRG Park and the Texas Medical Center, is complete with a restaurant, sports bar with over 35 TVs, event venue, and even a pool for those warm summer days.
100 locals recommend
The Address
3333 Raleigh StThe Address is a one-stop-shop for all your party needs. The hot spot, located near NRG Park and the Texas Medical Center, is complete with a restaurant, sports bar with over 35 TVs, event venue, and even a pool for those warm summer days.
Set in the former Town & Country Mall location in West Houston, this 37-acre CityCentre community blends retail, restaurant, office space, luxury living and nightlife in an open-air environment.
287 locals recommend
CityCentre
800 Town and Country BlvdSet in the former Town & Country Mall location in West Houston, this 37-acre CityCentre community blends retail, restaurant, office space, luxury living and nightlife in an open-air environment.
Essentials
Fresh fruits and veggies, alkaline foods, all-natural skincare products, kettle corn, music and more
15 locals recommend
East End Farmers Market
2800 Navigation BlvdFresh fruits and veggies, alkaline foods, all-natural skincare products, kettle corn, music and more
Houston's one-stop gourmet international food experience
136 locals recommend
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StHouston's one-stop gourmet international food experience
H-E-B
5895 San Felipe StHere Everything's Better
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StUpscale grocery store chain
Shopping
More than 30 million visitors each year seek the dynamic & fine shopping environment uniquely offered by The Galleria, Texas' largest shopping center and fourth largest domain nationally
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdMore than 30 million visitors each year seek the dynamic & fine shopping environment uniquely offered by The Galleria, Texas' largest shopping center and fourth largest domain nationally
River Oaks Shopping Center provides a wonderful balance of over 70 nationally recognized stores, eclectic shops, and dining options that showcase unique local and regional flair
112 locals recommend
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray StRiver Oaks Shopping Center provides a wonderful balance of over 70 nationally recognized stores, eclectic shops, and dining options that showcase unique local and regional flair
Four city blocks in the heart of Downtown Houston, GreenStreet celebrates a changing roster of local makers and artisans, heralded cuisine, live music, hometown heroes and world champions, in a vibrant urban setting
23 locals recommend
GreenStreet
1201 Fannin StFour city blocks in the heart of Downtown Houston, GreenStreet celebrates a changing roster of local makers and artisans, heralded cuisine, live music, hometown heroes and world champions, in a vibrant urban setting
Rice Village, just minutes from Rice University and the closest shopping district to downtown Houston, is a fashion-oriented shopping haven with an eclectic mix of national brand names and unique, one-of-a-kind boutiques. The Village, as it is known by locals, has been one of Houston's oldest and best-loved shopping destinations since the 1930s.
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardRice Village, just minutes from Rice University and the closest shopping district to downtown Houston, is a fashion-oriented shopping haven with an eclectic mix of national brand names and unique, one-of-a-kind boutiques. The Village, as it is known by locals, has been one of Houston's oldest and best-loved shopping destinations since the 1930s.
Airport
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport BlvdGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
2800 N Terminal Rd