Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
JuiceLand
3206 White Oak DrAmazing fresh pressed juices and smoothie bowls. Also great coffee and non dairy milks available. Great place for a healthy breakfast or a quick snack.
Revolucion Coffee + Juice
1231 W 11th StAmazing fresh pressed juices and smoothie bowls. Also great coffee and non dairy milks available. Great place for a healthy breakfast or a quick snack.
Great locally sourced food with modern atmosphere. Walkable from the house with bar and vegetarian friendly. Try the vegan meatball sub for dinner or their famous crispy chicken sandwich!
56 locals recommend
Local Foods Heights
714 Yale StGreat locally sourced food with modern atmosphere. Walkable from the house with bar and vegetarian friendly. Try the vegan meatball sub for dinner or their famous crispy chicken sandwich!
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana St
Squable
632 W 19th StTrattoria Sofia
911 West 11th StreetLoro
1001 West 11th StreetOut of this world hotdogs...I know hotdogs but seriously must try! Try the guacadog or the curious frank. Also vegetarian friendly with tofu option. Bar with wine and beer.
46 locals recommend
Good Dog Houston
903 Studewood StOut of this world hotdogs...I know hotdogs but seriously must try! Try the guacadog or the curious frank. Also vegetarian friendly with tofu option. Bar with wine and beer.
Great food! Whiskey bar/restaurant with locally sourced small plates that are easily sharable. No reservations so on busy weekends there is a wait but perfect on a weekday for delicious food and great drinks! Vegetarian friendly. Need an Uber from the house but worth the short trip.
22 locals recommend
Nobie's Restaurant
2048 Colquitt StGreat food! Whiskey bar/restaurant with locally sourced small plates that are easily sharable. No reservations so on busy weekends there is a wait but perfect on a weekday for delicious food and great drinks! Vegetarian friendly. Need an Uber from the house but worth the short trip.
Saigon Hustle
3323 Ella BoulevardParks & Nature
Great for small kids. Park with wooden train and castle playground. Open grassy area for picnics. Right near heights walking trail.
32 locals recommend
Donovan Park
700 Heights BlvdGreat for small kids. Park with wooden train and castle playground. Open grassy area for picnics. Right near heights walking trail.
You can access the Bayou trails from the heights walking path although easier to park along Allen Parkway and hop on the trail. Trail winds through recently renovated landscape with a dog park. Tree lined paths for bikers, runners and walkers all along the Buffalo Bayou.
Allen Parkway
Allen ParkwayYou can access the Bayou trails from the heights walking path although easier to park along Allen Parkway and hop on the trail. Trail winds through recently renovated landscape with a dog park. Tree lined paths for bikers, runners and walkers all along the Buffalo Bayou.
Newly designed spot within Hermann Park with large open space, beautiful gardens, roses and a fountain. Great for picnics or daytime relaxation. And walking distance to the Houston Zoo and other museums.
51 locals recommend
Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann DrNewly designed spot within Hermann Park with large open space, beautiful gardens, roses and a fountain. Great for picnics or daytime relaxation. And walking distance to the Houston Zoo and other museums.
Essentials
Kroger
4000 Polk StLarge grocery with anything you need including wine/beer
The Heights Grocer
4525 North Main StreetHEB Bakery
2300 N Shepherd DrShopping
Beautiful leather goods and handmade blankets! Great gifts or treats for yourself.
Will Leather Goods
645 Heights BlvdBeautiful leather goods and handmade blankets! Great gifts or treats for yourself.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar with patio and walkable from the house. Try the bruschetta flight! Get the pistachio/date combo as one of your options. It doesn't disappoint. Great happy hour as well with 5$ wine.
53 locals recommend
Postino Heights
642 Yale StGreat bar with patio and walkable from the house. Try the bruschetta flight! Get the pistachio/date combo as one of your options. It doesn't disappoint. Great happy hour as well with 5$ wine.
A Houston staple. This bar has a ton of beer on tap and all the big screens you need if you're a sports fan. Relaxed atmosphere. Walkable from the house.
34 locals recommend
Little Woodrow's Heights
2631 White Oak DrA Houston staple. This bar has a ton of beer on tap and all the big screens you need if you're a sports fan. Relaxed atmosphere. Walkable from the house.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveSaint Arnolds is a household beer in Houston!
Arts & Culture
Cars from our iconic art car parade on display. A very quick outing. Check for hours/availability.
130 locals recommend
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdCars from our iconic art car parade on display. A very quick outing. Check for hours/availability.
Best museum in Houston in my opinion. They often have great exhibits....not just for kids! Also enjoy the butterfly garden, just try not to take any stow aways home.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrBest museum in Houston in my opinion. They often have great exhibits....not just for kids! Also enjoy the butterfly garden, just try not to take any stow aways home.
Entertainment & Activities
Theatre Under The Stars
800 Bagby StGreat shows year round at affordable prices.
Want to see a polo match?! Houston Polo Club has events with wine/beer and small bites.
Houston Polo Club
8552 Memorial DrWant to see a polo match?! Houston Polo Club has events with wine/beer and small bites.
Sustainable Harvesters is the premier hydroponics farm in Houston, TX. To tour their facility guests must RVSP in advance and have an invitation to be permitted.
www.sustainableharvesters.com
Sustainable Harvesters
27800 Kresdorn RdSustainable Harvesters is the premier hydroponics farm in Houston, TX. To tour their facility guests must RVSP in advance and have an invitation to be permitted.
www.sustainableharvesters.com