Argest's Guidebook to Houston
Food scene
EggHaus Gourmet
2042 E T C Jester Blvd Breakfast & Lunch
Samurai Noodle
1801 Durham DrRamen, Noodles
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveMexican/Tex-Mex
Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StDive Bar, Beer Garden
Postino Heights
642 Yale StWine Bar, Tapas
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveBeer
A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City. The nerdiest gem in the neighborhood. The restaurant plays host to classically Tex-Mex cuisine, with a Tolkienian twist.
22 locals recommend
Hobbit Cafe
2243 Richmond AveA taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City. The nerdiest gem in the neighborhood. The restaurant plays host to classically Tex-Mex cuisine, with a Tolkienian twist.
Sightseeing
One of the largest urban parks in the United States. Opened in 1924, the park covers approximately 1,466 acres inside the 610 Loop.
279 locals recommend
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States. Opened in 1924, the park covers approximately 1,466 acres inside the 610 Loop.
A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists. Be prepared to come across anything from abstract designs to recognizable shapes like kayaks and guitars.
33 locals recommend
Smither Park
2441 Munger StA park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists. Be prepared to come across anything from abstract designs to recognizable shapes like kayaks and guitars.
Before I Die... Mural
Write it on the giant chalkboard along with Houstonians at Midtown Park and get your picture!
26 locals recommend
Midtown Park
2811 Travis StBefore I Die... Mural
Write it on the giant chalkboard along with Houstonians at Midtown Park and get your picture!
This historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.
14 locals recommend
1940 Air Terminal Museum
8325 Travelair StThis historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.
The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko. Interior walls are covered with 14 large, black-and-color-splashed paintings.
164 locals recommend
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StThe peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko. Interior walls are covered with 14 large, black-and-color-splashed paintings.
Artist James Turrell's
installations, creates meditative yet subtly kinetic spaces in which to observe and contemplate as the Earth’s rotation, with continuous changes in light angle and quality.
Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial
66 locals recommend
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Artist James Turrell's
installations, creates meditative yet subtly kinetic spaces in which to observe and contemplate as the Earth’s rotation, with continuous changes in light angle and quality.
Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial
One of Houston’s top attractions, Space Center Houston boasts a number of interactive displays with everything from space artifacts to a full-size rocket and space shuttle.
429 locals recommend
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyOne of Houston’s top attractions, Space Center Houston boasts a number of interactive displays with everything from space artifacts to a full-size rocket and space shuttle.
A staple whimsical Houston landmark, the Beer Can House became what it is today in the 1960s, thanks to John Milkovisch.
75 locals recommend
Beer Can House
222 Malone StA staple whimsical Houston landmark, the Beer Can House became what it is today in the 1960s, thanks to John Milkovisch.
City/town information
Only 50 miles south of Houston, it’s great for a day trip of embracing the laid-back beach atmosphere, spotting dolphins in the water and enjoying the sunshine.
410 locals recommend
Galveston
Only 50 miles south of Houston, it’s great for a day trip of embracing the laid-back beach atmosphere, spotting dolphins in the water and enjoying the sunshine.