Eric's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGreat park for a run or walk
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrBest nature option within a short drive.
Central Starting point to explore downtown. Several dining options nearby.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StCentral Starting point to explore downtown. Several dining options nearby.
Good view of Houston skyline and scenic way to walk/run/cycle from Lower Heights to Downtown.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveGood view of Houston skyline and scenic way to walk/run/cycle from Lower Heights to Downtown.
Food scene
Huge selection of dining options in one walkable neighborhood. Shopping is also an option at Rice Village.
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardHuge selection of dining options in one walkable neighborhood. Shopping is also an option at Rice Village.
Chinatown
11200 Bellaire BoulevardGreat dining options
Market Square Park
301 Milam StGood dining and bar location for Downtown
Shopping
High-end shopping/dining area
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdNeighborhoods
East Downtown
Bars, street art, free parking for Downtown
Downtown Houston can be skipped in my opinion. There are a few good dining options but it requires a lot of walking for not much of a return. I would suggest walking along Buffalo Bayou for a better Houston skyline experience.
325 locals recommend
Downtown Houston
Downtown Houston can be skipped in my opinion. There are a few good dining options but it requires a lot of walking for not much of a return. I would suggest walking along Buffalo Bayou for a better Houston skyline experience.
Midtown
Good nightlife and dining options
Houston Heights
Historic Houston neighborhoods, great dining options
Traveler advice
Getting around
Light Rail (Train)
Check the map included in the photos. The train is a 3 minute walk from the apartment complex. This is a simple way to cross the Medical Center as well as reach Rice University, Herman Park, Museum District, and Downtown Houston.
Don't miss
Herman Park
There are a few gardens within Herman Park that should not be missed. There are also events/concerts within Herman Park that are freely open to the public.
Getting around
Uber Stop
There is an Uber sign on the street immediately outside of the entrance of the apartment complex on the street.
Getting around
Lock Bicycle
Throughout Houston, people try to steal bicycles - even when locked. If you plan on using a bicycle to get around, I would suggest bring a high quality U-lock. Thieves typically only try to steal bicycles using a flexible or chain lock. Bicycles can be stored on our balcony during your stay if you are not comfortable with locking it outside overnight.
Don't miss
Houston Dining
Solid dining options in Houston! I typically go for health food options, chicken and waffles, BBQ, tacos, Mexican, Chinese, Indian.