Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Sightseeing

Amazing and unique private collection, free to the public.
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
491 locals recommend
Amazing and unique private collection, free to the public.
Significant collection. Be sure to experience The Light Inside, the James Turrell light tunnel.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 locals recommend
Significant collection. Be sure to experience The Light Inside, the James Turrell light tunnel.
Across the street from the Museum of Fine Arts and a wonderful complement to it.
144 locals recommend
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd
144 locals recommend
Across the street from the Museum of Fine Arts and a wonderful complement to it.
Largest medical center IN THE WORLD - no exaggeration. 54 non-profit institutions, including 21 hospitals, 8 specialty institutions, 8 academic/research institutions, 3 med schools, 6 nursing schools
236 locals recommend
Texas Medical Center
236 locals recommend
Largest medical center IN THE WORLD - no exaggeration. 54 non-profit institutions, including 21 hospitals, 8 specialty institutions, 8 academic/research institutions, 3 med schools, 6 nursing schools
Relaxation, meditation, contemplation, art appreciation - all in one. This is what happens when artists Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman combine with architects Philip Johnson, Howard Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry to create "a stillness that moves."
164 locals recommend
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
164 locals recommend
Relaxation, meditation, contemplation, art appreciation - all in one. This is what happens when artists Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman combine with architects Philip Johnson, Howard Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry to create "a stillness that moves."
Unique among Turrell's works, an experience to be had. Reservations required, free to the public.
66 locals recommend
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
66 locals recommend
Unique among Turrell's works, an experience to be had. Reservations required, free to the public.

Food Scene

The best geleto in town! Don't just take my word for it, ask any Italian in Houston.
12 locals recommend
SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet Originale
3939 Montrose Blvd
12 locals recommend
The best geleto in town! Don't just take my word for it, ask any Italian in Houston.
Great food, good wine list, awesome neighborhood breakfast/lunch/dinner spot.
13 locals recommend
Canopy
3939 Montrose Blvd
13 locals recommend
Great food, good wine list, awesome neighborhood breakfast/lunch/dinner spot.
You don't have to spring for the hip and trendy (and expensive) halogen siphon coffee, they also serve good old fashioned espresso. Delicious sandwiches and baked goods.
86 locals recommend
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama St
86 locals recommend
You don't have to spring for the hip and trendy (and expensive) halogen siphon coffee, they also serve good old fashioned espresso. Delicious sandwiches and baked goods.
Coffee AND wine. Can't beat that!
28 locals recommend
Mercantile
5411 Morningside Dr
28 locals recommend
Coffee AND wine. Can't beat that!
Great for a sandwich or just a croissant. Can also crank out a wedding cake if you need one.
6 locals recommend
Acadian Bakery
604 W Alabama St
6 locals recommend
Great for a sandwich or just a croissant. Can also crank out a wedding cake if you need one.
One of the best breakfasts in town. But get there super early or go during the week, the line can wrap around the block.
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis St
494 locals recommend
One of the best breakfasts in town. But get there super early or go during the week, the line can wrap around the block.
24 hour Mexican food, great margaritas, best chips and salsa in town!
14 locals recommend
Chapultepec Lupita
813 Richmond Ave
14 locals recommend
24 hour Mexican food, great margaritas, best chips and salsa in town!
Wow. Wow. Wow. Sushi but not like you've ever had before.
219 locals recommend
Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
219 locals recommend
Wow. Wow. Wow. Sushi but not like you've ever had before.
Small, intimate, extraordinary food. The fried cauliflower is a must. Yes, it sounds like a deep fried bland vegetable, and yes it looks like it's moving and alive when it is served, just order it!
23 locals recommend
Roost
1972 Fairview St
23 locals recommend
Small, intimate, extraordinary food. The fried cauliflower is a must. Yes, it sounds like a deep fried bland vegetable, and yes it looks like it's moving and alive when it is served, just order it!
Excellent sushi. Many of your fellow diners will be Japanese.
24 locals recommend
Nippon Japanese Restaurant
4464 Montrose Blvd
24 locals recommend
Excellent sushi. Many of your fellow diners will be Japanese.
Yes, this is ANOTHER Mexican restaurant in Houston, but with a focus on seafood. Great outdoor patio weather permitting.
9 locals recommend
El Pueblito Patio
1423 Richmond Ave
9 locals recommend
Yes, this is ANOTHER Mexican restaurant in Houston, but with a focus on seafood. Great outdoor patio weather permitting.
All the chocolate, baked goods, and ice cream are made onsite/in house. Yes, a slice of cake costs $9, just remember it's enough for three people.
49 locals recommend
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama St
49 locals recommend
All the chocolate, baked goods, and ice cream are made onsite/in house. Yes, a slice of cake costs $9, just remember it's enough for three people.
Cafeteria style middle eastern cuisine, huge portions, fresh mango juice, yum!
55 locals recommend
Aladdin
912 Westheimer Rd
55 locals recommend
Cafeteria style middle eastern cuisine, huge portions, fresh mango juice, yum!
Yes, a restaurant that's all about macaroni and cheese - served about 30 different ways.
14 locals recommend
Jus' Mac Montrose
106 Westheimer Rd
14 locals recommend
Yes, a restaurant that's all about macaroni and cheese - served about 30 different ways.
Great homestyle food, large portions, great prices. Favorites include the Chinese Chicken Salad, either of the tortas, the turkey meatloaf, the flat iron steak and any of the burgers. Best fries ever!
257 locals recommend
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray St
257 locals recommend
Great homestyle food, large portions, great prices. Favorites include the Chinese Chicken Salad, either of the tortas, the turkey meatloaf, the flat iron steak and any of the burgers. Best fries ever!
New addition to the neighborhood!
64 locals recommend
Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer Rd
64 locals recommend
New addition to the neighborhood!
This is what James Beard award winners do in Houston.
13 locals recommend
UB Preserv
1609 Westheimer Rd
13 locals recommend
This is what James Beard award winners do in Houston.
The most money I've ever spent on dinner - and well worth every penny. Best customer service, informed wait staff, amazing food, and the gin and tonics are required.
36 locals recommend
BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland St
36 locals recommend
The most money I've ever spent on dinner - and well worth every penny. Best customer service, informed wait staff, amazing food, and the gin and tonics are required.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music? YES!
48 locals recommend
The Continental Club
3714 Main St
48 locals recommend
Live music? YES!
Best wine bar in town. Awesome patios in front, on the side, and in the back. Inside on the sofa ain't bad either.
159 locals recommend
Boheme
307 Fairview St
159 locals recommend
Best wine bar in town. Awesome patios in front, on the side, and in the back. Inside on the sofa ain't bad either.
Mixology at its finest. Former Firestone tire store now super cool cocktail lounge.
214 locals recommend
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer Rd
214 locals recommend
Mixology at its finest. Former Firestone tire store now super cool cocktail lounge.
Elegant french art deco. Cool bar, hip space.
7 locals recommend
Bar Victor
4321 Montrose Blvd
7 locals recommend
Elegant french art deco. Cool bar, hip space.

Everything Else

Access Metro here for points North, South, and East. West not so much.
22 locals recommend
Ensemble/HCC Stn SB station
22 locals recommend
Access Metro here for points North, South, and East. West not so much.

Entertainment & Activities

One of Houston's earliest parks.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
586 locals recommend
One of Houston's earliest parks.
Yes, the IMAX theater is awesome and yes, the Museum of Natural Science is way interesting, but check out the Butterfly Rainforest Pyramid.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
863 locals recommend
Yes, the IMAX theater is awesome and yes, the Museum of Natural Science is way interesting, but check out the Butterfly Rainforest Pyramid.
Home of the Texans!
771 locals recommend
NRG Stadium
NRG Parkway
771 locals recommend
Home of the Texans!
Concerts and basketball!
606 locals recommend
Toyota Center
1510 Polk St
606 locals recommend
Concerts and basketball!
Home of the Houston Astros!
638 locals recommend
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St
638 locals recommend
Home of the Houston Astros!

Parks & Nature

Lions, and tiger, and bears!
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
1102 locals recommend
Lions, and tiger, and bears!
Large grassy dog park adjacent to and in between the Rothko Chapel and The Menil Collection.
49 locals recommend
Menil Park
1423 Branard St
49 locals recommend
Large grassy dog park adjacent to and in between the Rothko Chapel and The Menil Collection.

Essentials

Gym available 24x7, includes a salt water pool, and basketball courts. Avoid crowds by staying awy from 430p - 730p.
28 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
3201 Louisiana St
28 locals recommend
Gym available 24x7, includes a salt water pool, and basketball courts. Avoid crowds by staying awy from 430p - 730p.
Great produce, decent wine and beer selection. Go to see and be seen.
342 locals recommend
H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
342 locals recommend
Great produce, decent wine and beer selection. Go to see and be seen.
Late night snacks, typical convenience store food, amazing music.
Pak's
301 W Alabama St
Late night snacks, typical convenience store food, amazing music.
Not your typical convenience/beer store. Huge selection.
11 locals recommend
D & Q The Beer Station
806 Richmond Ave
11 locals recommend
Not your typical convenience/beer store. Huge selection.
Grocery store for wine, beer, and liquor.
116 locals recommend
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer Rd
116 locals recommend
Grocery store for wine, beer, and liquor.