Chris and Madosty's Houston Guidebook
Food scene
AHH, Coffee!
2018 Rusk StGreat coffee and atmosphere if you are in the downtown area!
Lucille's
5512 La Branch StGreat southern dining experience!
Frenchys Chicken
3602 Scott StA Historic Houston staple for fried chicken!
Specialty coffee spot close to home and operated by the University of Houston!
9 locals recommend
The Nook Cafe
4701 Calhoun RdSpecialty coffee spot close to home and operated by the University of Houston!
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StGreat spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch!
Chick-fil-A
3101 W Holcombe BlvdQuick and great tasting fast food!
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
9530 S Main StYummy Chicken tenders and fries on the go!
Whataburger
3712 S Shepherd DrHouston's historic hamburger!
Sightseeing
A 445-acre urban park full of play areas and attractions including the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theater, the Museum of Natural Science, Hermann Park Golf Course and much more!
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StA 445-acre urban park full of play areas and attractions including the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theater, the Museum of Natural Science, Hermann Park Golf Course and much more!
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StA 12-acre urban park full of fun activities for all!
Take a stroll through Houston's history by touring restored buildings and engaging in fun, family activities learning about the growth and development of the city.
18 locals recommend
The Heritage Society
1100 Bagby StTake a stroll through Houston's history by touring restored buildings and engaging in fun, family activities learning about the growth and development of the city.
Space Center Houston is a leading science and space learning center, the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.
429 locals recommend
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston is a leading science and space learning center, the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.
The Art Car Museum is a private museum of contemporary art located in Houston that showcases art cars, fine arts, and artists that are rarely seen in other cultural institutions.
130 locals recommend
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdThe Art Car Museum is a private museum of contemporary art located in Houston that showcases art cars, fine arts, and artists that are rarely seen in other cultural institutions.
Catch a basketball game, concert or event at the Toyota Center downtown!
606 locals recommend
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StCatch a basketball game, concert or event at the Toyota Center downtown!
IPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer RdUnique movie experience featuring latest movie releases!
The Houston Galleria is an upscale mixed-use urban development shopping mall located in the Uptown District of Houston featuring stores, eateries and a ice skating ring.
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe Houston Galleria is an upscale mixed-use urban development shopping mall located in the Uptown District of Houston featuring stores, eateries and a ice skating ring.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Nearby Metrorail is a great way to get around area quickly!
Fare for METRORail is $1.25. https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/Rail.aspx/posted/2491/METRORail_SystemMap1_27_2010.468583.pdf (purple line)
Getting around
Metro Bus (Houston transit) and Moovit App (transit app)
https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/Bus.aspx
Moovit: https://moovitapp.com/
Book before you go
Check out this website for things to do in Houston!
https://365thingsinhouston.com/2019/01/16/top-50-best-things-to-do-in-houston-texas/