Guidebook for Houston
Everything Else
TMC is home to some of the best hospitals and medical research facilities in the world.
236 locals recommend
Texas Medical Center
TMC is home to some of the best hospitals and medical research facilities in the world.
The "Ivy League of the South" is more than just a prestigious place of learning; the campus is surrounded by beautiful nature, homes, shops and restaurants.
232 locals recommend
Rice University
6100 Main StThe "Ivy League of the South" is more than just a prestigious place of learning; the campus is surrounded by beautiful nature, homes, shops and restaurants.
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome of the Houston Astros.
Conveniently located a short drive from the University of Houston.
101 locals recommend
University of Houston
4300 Calhoun RdConveniently located a short drive from the University of Houston.
Sightseeing
The Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world.
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StHermann Park is one of Houston's most-visited public parks.
Arts & Culture
Check out the Cockrell Butterfly Center and many other unique exhibits.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrCheck out the Cockrell Butterfly Center and many other unique exhibits.
One of the largest fine art museums in the country, the MFAH is a dynamic cultural complex comprising two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, visitors center, library, movie theater, gift shop, café, two art schools, and two house museums.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StOne of the largest fine art museums in the country, the MFAH is a dynamic cultural complex comprising two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, visitors center, library, movie theater, gift shop, café, two art schools, and two house museums.
Houston Grand Opera
501 Texas AveOne of the best opera houses in the country!
Inspired by the mural canvases of Russian born American painter Mark Rothko, this famous chapel is a Houston must-see.
164 locals recommend
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StInspired by the mural canvases of Russian born American painter Mark Rothko, this famous chapel is a Houston must-see.
Shopping
Fabulous shopping, containing local boutiques and popular brands alike.
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardFabulous shopping, containing local boutiques and popular brands alike.
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdEnormous shopping center with over 400 shops and restaurants.
Food Scene
A well-loved Tex Mex original! Be sure to order a margarita.
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdA well-loved Tex Mex original! Be sure to order a margarita.
Houston's most popular Greek restaurant. Gyros are out of this world, but you can't go and not order their Greek salad.
116 locals recommend
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdHouston's most popular Greek restaurant. Gyros are out of this world, but you can't go and not order their Greek salad.
Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveMy favorite coffee roaster and seller!
Drinks & Nightlife
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdCool and popular bar with an enormous "bible" of cocktails.
My favorite bar! Owned by the same people who started Anvil Bar and Refuge. Menu is "southern" with great cocktails and deep south-inspired nibbles.
57 locals recommend
Julep
1919 Washington AveMy favorite bar! Owned by the same people who started Anvil Bar and Refuge. Menu is "southern" with great cocktails and deep south-inspired nibbles.