Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
It's across the street from our home, has a great selection of beer, drinks, & really tasty food
39 locals recommend
Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh DrIt's across the street from our home, has a great selection of beer, drinks, & really tasty food
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueBest BBQ in the area - super yummy! They have local beer too.
Agora
1712 Westheimer Rdrelaxed environment. serves coffee, wine, & snacks
Relaxed vibe, great lattes, often has a good food truck parked outside
31 locals recommend
Inversion Coffee & Art
Relaxed vibe, great lattes, often has a good food truck parked outside
Roost
1972 Fairview Stgreat little local restaurant
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation Blvdiconic Houston Tex-Mex restaurant
Baby Barnaby's
602 Fairview Stgood comfort food & salads
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveGreat tacos, fun location. Great place to people watch
Essentials
Although this is listed as a convenience store, they have fabulous gyros & Mediterranean food.
13 locals recommend
AL Quick Stop
2002 Waugh DrAlthough this is listed as a convenience store, they have fabulous gyros & Mediterranean food.
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin Stwalking distance
Parks & Nature
great walking/biking trails that lead into the city if you want to go that far
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drivegreat walking/biking trails that lead into the city if you want to go that far
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StLook for special activities there
Great walking/hiking & biking trails & lots of free concerts at the Miller Outdoor Theatre
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGreat walking/hiking & biking trails & lots of free concerts at the Miller Outdoor Theatre
Drinks & Nightlife
lots of different beers...many are half price at happy hour - 3-6 daily
104 locals recommend
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer Rdlots of different beers...many are half price at happy hour - 3-6 daily
Stone's Throw
1417 Westheimer Rdreally good drinks. Great happy hour 4-8pm.
Boheme
307 Fairview StReally great mixed drinks. Lovely outdoor space.
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas Stfun space, good beer, often have a food truck
have tons of beers on tap. They make their own hot dogs/sausage/wurst. good for those looking for some Houston grit.
120 locals recommend
Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal Sthave tons of beers on tap. They make their own hot dogs/sausage/wurst. good for those looking for some Houston grit.
Arts & Culture
rotating collections are featured. Excellent collection of world art. No set admission - Donations accepted.
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross Strotating collections are featured. Excellent collection of world art. No set admission - Donations accepted.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StGood museum for a variety of art
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdGives you a sense of Houston's funky side
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Drreally fine science museum
on the campus of Rice University. - Go at sunset or sunrise. Check the website for special events. - Closed Tuesdays; open most days 6am-10pm
66 locals recommend
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
on the campus of Rice University. - Go at sunset or sunrise. Check the website for special events. - Closed Tuesdays; open most days 6am-10pm
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon Stvery peaceful
Entertainment & Activities
Stages Repertory Theatre
800 Rosine Stlocal theater - within walking distance
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Droutdoor theater. shows are free!
Getting Around
B-Cycle GRB Station
several B-Cycle rental spots are around the area