The Ultimate Houston Medical Center Guide

Med Center Residence
Med Center Residence
The Ultimate Houston Medical Center Guide

Sightseeing

Expansive park featuring a golf course, Japanese garden, a natural science museum & a kiddie train. Perfect place for a quick run or just to walk around green scenery.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
586 locals recommend
Expansive park featuring a golf course, Japanese garden, a natural science museum & a kiddie train. Perfect place for a quick run or just to walk around green scenery.
15-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30 ft. mount with city views.
74 locals recommend
McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann Drive
74 locals recommend
15-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30 ft. mount with city views.
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
863 locals recommend
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 locals recommend
Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.
Visitors can see 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits & watch daily care & feedings.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
1102 locals recommend
Visitors can see 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits & watch daily care & feedings.
Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.
377 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St
377 locals recommend
Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.
Outdoor spot featuring an 8-month season of free live shows including dance, music & theater.
299 locals recommend
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr
299 locals recommend
Outdoor spot featuring an 8-month season of free live shows including dance, music & theater.

Food scene

Laid-back spot for twice-fried Korean fried chicken, plus craft beer & a casual atmosphere.
29 locals recommend
Dak & Bop
1801 Binz St
29 locals recommend
Laid-back spot for twice-fried Korean fried chicken, plus craft beer & a casual atmosphere.
Tex-Mex spot for build-your-own burritos, tostadas, tacos & salads, with a tequila bar & patio.
39 locals recommend
Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz St
39 locals recommend
Tex-Mex spot for build-your-own burritos, tostadas, tacos & salads, with a tequila bar & patio.
Fresh Halal food with just the right amount of seasoning.
12 locals recommend
Gyro Hut
2807 Old Spanish Trail
12 locals recommend
Fresh Halal food with just the right amount of seasoning.
Show nearby restaurants About MF Sushi Houston Museum District Elegant eatery offering sushi, modern Japanese dishes & a multicourse omakase dinner.
45 locals recommend
MF Sushi Houston Museum District
1401 Binz Street
45 locals recommend
Show nearby restaurants About MF Sushi Houston Museum District Elegant eatery offering sushi, modern Japanese dishes & a multicourse omakase dinner.
About Luigi's Pizzeria Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & gelato, in a relaxed space.
73 locals recommend
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda Rd
73 locals recommend
About Luigi's Pizzeria Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & gelato, in a relaxed space.
Local chain serving Mexican-street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
170 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times Blvd
170 locals recommend
Local chain serving Mexican-street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
Comfy Thai spot adorned with Asian relics serving a buffet for lunch & à la carte items for dinner.
Thai Village Restaurant
2512 Times Blvd
Comfy Thai spot adorned with Asian relics serving a buffet for lunch & à la carte items for dinner.

Grocery

The closest grocery store to the Med Center.
176 locals recommend
Kroger
10306 S Post Oak Rd
176 locals recommend
The closest grocery store to the Med Center.
Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.
178 locals recommend
Target
2580 Shearn St
178 locals recommend
Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.
Supermarket chain with an extensive Latin foods section, plus housewares, apparel & more.
122 locals recommend
Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto St
122 locals recommend
Supermarket chain with an extensive Latin foods section, plus housewares, apparel & more.
Brand new grocery store minutes away from the Med Center.
342 locals recommend
H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
342 locals recommend
Brand new grocery store minutes away from the Med Center.

Night scene

Craft-beer joint in a historic space with an expansive patio with a ton of hammocks and a huge outdoor area.
269 locals recommend
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama St
269 locals recommend
Craft-beer joint in a historic space with an expansive patio with a ton of hammocks and a huge outdoor area.
Modern setting for gourmet takes on classic bar fare, plus a variety of craft beers & cocktails.
66 locals recommend
Wooster's Garden
3315 Milam St
66 locals recommend
Modern setting for gourmet takes on classic bar fare, plus a variety of craft beers & cocktails.
Posh, fine-dining restaurant with terrace serving refined New American fare in the chic Hotel ZaZa.
6 locals recommend
Monarch
5701 Main St
6 locals recommend
Posh, fine-dining restaurant with terrace serving refined New American fare in the chic Hotel ZaZa.