Guidebook for Houston
Shopping
Rice Village
2376 Rice Boulevard Outdoor Mall
Cavender's Boot City
12141 Katy FwyBuy some cowboy/girl boots!
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdHuge shopping mall! From everyday to high end fashions!
Houston Premium Outlets
29300 Hempstead RdOutlet Mall
Essentials
Kroger
10306 S Post Oak RdTarget
2580 Shearn StCVS Pharmacy
2580 Shearn StPharmacy
Parks & Nature
Houston Zoo, Walking, Biking, Free Events at Miller Outdoor Theater
201 locals recommend
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrHouston Zoo, Walking, Biking, Free Events at Miller Outdoor Theater
Rent a bicycle here ("B-cycle") and go for a ride on the bayou.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveRent a bicycle here ("B-cycle") and go for a ride on the bayou.
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StPark with ongoing FREE events.
Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh DriveSee the local bat colony emerge at sunset.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrFood Scene
Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen
309 Bagby StMexican
Punk’s Simple Southern Food
5210 Morningside DrSouthern
Thai Spice Restaurant
5117 Kelvin Dr
Hungry's
2356 Rice BoulevardGreat outdoor dining and brunch
Cloud 10 Creamery
5216 Morningside DrUnique ice cream flavors
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StSweet Paris Crêperie & Café
2420 Rice BoulevardCrepes
Benjy's
2424 Dunstan RdFarm to Table Selections
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main StBeer Selection, German Food
Main Kitchen
806 Main StGoode Company Armadillo Palace
5015 Kirby DrRestaurant w/ Live Music
Amazón Grill On the Go
Casual Latin. Great plantain chips!
Goode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrBrenner's on the Bayou
1 Birdsall StBrunch
Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline StBrunch
Churrasca Brazilian Steakhouse
7801 Westheimer RdPappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdUpscale Steakhouse
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop WPappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WBernie's Burger Bus
5407 Bellaire BlvdQin Dynasty
5115 Buffalo SpeedwayChinese Delivery
Sarpino's Pizzeria Braeswood
2473 S Braeswood BlvdLocal Pizza Delivery
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
1151 Uptown Park BlvdHappy Hour
Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill
4738 Beechnut StShipley Do-Nuts
12403 Westheimer RdLocal Do-nut shop. Do-nuts 24 hrs a day.
Restaurants, bars, and some shopping with entertainment on the weekends. Parking is limited. Recommend bringing cash to valet.
287 locals recommend
CityCentre
800 Town and Country BlvdRestaurants, bars, and some shopping with entertainment on the weekends. Parking is limited. Recommend bringing cash to valet.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a bit of a drive, but a HUGE move theater with bars, bowling and more.
25 locals recommend
Regal Grand Parkway 22
7301 W Grand Pkwy SIt's a bit of a drive, but a HUGE move theater with bars, bowling and more.
Lucky Strike Entertainment
1201 San Jacinto StreetUpscale Bowling Alley
Regal Edwards Houston Marq*E Screenx, 4DX, IMAX & RPX
7600 Katy FwyMarket Square Park
301 Milam StCheck website for events
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwaySuperbowl, Texans, and other events
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StGeorge R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasToyota Center
1510 Polk StGetting Around
Texas Medical Center Transit Center station
6910 FanninThis is the closest METRO Rail stop
Houston BCycle - Hermann Park Lake Plaza
1500 Hermann DrNearest Bcycle rental station
Drinks & Nightlife
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk StSmall intimate venue with great live music.
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StSaint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveGloria's Latin Cuisine
2616 Louisiana StSalsa Dancing
Glitter Karaoke
2621 Milam St