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2016 Main St
2016 Main StreetThis is where the property is located.
This is a very short walk from the property and you can catch the Light-Rail to go either direction from here.
75 locals recommend
Metro
1900 Main StThis is a very short walk from the property and you can catch the Light-Rail to go either direction from here.
Travel is never cheaper than Mega-Bus...and it's right around the corner!
7 locals recommend
815 Pierce St near Travis St station
815 Pierce StTravel is never cheaper than Mega-Bus...and it's right around the corner!
Take the Light-Rail and ride thru the largest concentration of hospitals, clinics, research facilities, and Emergency Medicine in the entire world!
236 locals recommend
Texas Medical Center
Take the Light-Rail and ride thru the largest concentration of hospitals, clinics, research facilities, and Emergency Medicine in the entire world!
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome of the Houston Astros...a magnificent ball-park.
Home of the Houston Texans and the world-famous "Astrodome". This is the domed stadium that started it all when it was built.
771 locals recommend
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHome of the Houston Texans and the world-famous "Astrodome". This is the domed stadium that started it all when it was built.
This uniquely built stadium is the home of the Houston Dynamo Soccer Team.
293 locals recommend
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveThis uniquely built stadium is the home of the Houston Dynamo Soccer Team.
This huge convention hall hosts anything you can imagine on a weekly basis.
197 locals recommend
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasThis huge convention hall hosts anything you can imagine on a weekly basis.
Shopping
Hop on the Light-Rail and get dropped off at the front door. (This location does not stay open late.)
63 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
2580 Shearn StHop on the Light-Rail and get dropped off at the front door. (This location does not stay open late.)
CVS
917 Main StAnother CVS close by that is open 24 Hours.
Food Scene
McDonald's
2017 Main StDirectly across the street from the property. It is a very busy place!
The Light-Rail drops you off at the front door of this unique and popular downtown eatery.
25 locals recommend
Bombay Pizza Co.
914 Main StThe Light-Rail drops you off at the front door of this unique and popular downtown eatery.
Casual dining in a very relaxed space. Take the Light-Rail to their front door and enjoy a meal. While you are there, check out the other unique shops and eateries in that area.
12 locals recommend
Natachee's Supper 'n Punch
900 Francis StCasual dining in a very relaxed space. Take the Light-Rail to their front door and enjoy a meal. While you are there, check out the other unique shops and eateries in that area.
One of Houston's favorites...and most haunted! (Really!) Enjoy Italian comfort food in a huge former warehouse filled with all this unusual and antique.
10 locals recommend
Spaghetti Warehouse
901 Commerce StOne of Houston's favorites...and most haunted! (Really!) Enjoy Italian comfort food in a huge former warehouse filled with all this unusual and antique.
Rock n Roll and great food and drink keep this place full most days and nights.
82 locals recommend
Cafe TH
2108 Pease StRock n Roll and great food and drink keep this place full most days and nights.
Frank's Pizza
417 Travis StBest Pizza ( in my opinion) downtown! They do deliver.
Enjoy this popular Greek restaurant in another downtown "green space".
20 locals recommend
Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe
301 Milam StEnjoy this popular Greek restaurant in another downtown "green space".
Houston is famous for it's Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Spanish Flowers is one of the reasons why. Enjoy great food in a gracious atmosphere.
33 locals recommend
Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant
4701 N Main StHouston is famous for it's Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Spanish Flowers is one of the reasons why. Enjoy great food in a gracious atmosphere.
Great Texas style BBQ served generously in a clean and spacious environment.
103 locals recommend
Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StGreat Texas style BBQ served generously in a clean and spacious environment.
See the Houston buildings from up above in the Hyatt's Spindletop. Fine dining with a view!
22 locals recommend
Spindletop
1200 Louisiana StSee the Houston buildings from up above in the Hyatt's Spindletop. Fine dining with a view!
From fine dining to a variety of rides, exhibits, and sights to enjoy...this is a "must see" destination when in Houston. Lunch or Dinner...you will enjoy it!
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StFrom fine dining to a variety of rides, exhibits, and sights to enjoy...this is a "must see" destination when in Houston. Lunch or Dinner...you will enjoy it!
Not far from downtown...you belly with thank you for eating some of the best and most unique burgers in town!
30 locals recommend
Stanton's City Bites
1420 Edwards StNot far from downtown...you belly with thank you for eating some of the best and most unique burgers in town!
Essentials
Want a quick "this or that", but don't want to pay a lot? This corner store has a little bit of everything. It's accessible by Light-Rail and stays open late!
6 locals recommend
Main Street Market
901 Main StWant a quick "this or that", but don't want to pay a lot? This corner store has a little bit of everything. It's accessible by Light-Rail and stays open late!
If you need a full fledged grocery store that has everything one could want...this is the place!
220 locals recommend
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StIf you need a full fledged grocery store that has everything one could want...this is the place!
Sightseeing
Certainly not CENTRAL PARK...But it is a very nice "green space' and well-worth a visit. You never know what's happening there for FREE...from arts to entertainment and dining!
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StCertainly not CENTRAL PARK...But it is a very nice "green space' and well-worth a visit. You never know what's happening there for FREE...from arts to entertainment and dining!
Another great "green space" and the sight of many historical houses. Take a nice stroll, feed the ducks, take some pictures.
34 locals recommend
Sam Houston Park
1000 Bagby StAnother great "green space" and the sight of many historical houses. Take a nice stroll, feed the ducks, take some pictures.
A grand "green space: in the heart of the Museum District. Lots to enjoy here from the Zoo to Museums. Take the Light-Rail!
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StA grand "green space: in the heart of the Museum District. Lots to enjoy here from the Zoo to Museums. Take the Light-Rail!
A tribute to Apollo 11's landing on the moon, the engaging water "green space" is well worth a visit.
8 locals recommend
Tranquility Park
400 Rusk StA tribute to Apollo 11's landing on the moon, the engaging water "green space" is well worth a visit.
Houston is hot and humid, so go from one end of downtown to the other in air-conditioned comfort! You will find a little of everything "below" - dining, shopping, doctors, etc. Entrances are all over
42 locals recommend
Downtown Houston Tunnel System
909 Fannin StHouston is hot and humid, so go from one end of downtown to the other in air-conditioned comfort! You will find a little of everything "below" - dining, shopping, doctors, etc. Entrances are all over
Take a short drive past the world-famous petro-chemical/ port industrial area of Houston and see the "Birthplace of Texas". THIS is the place were Sam Houston and his Texian army defeated Santa Ana.
67 locals recommend
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Independence PkwyTake a short drive past the world-famous petro-chemical/ port industrial area of Houston and see the "Birthplace of Texas". THIS is the place were Sam Houston and his Texian army defeated Santa Ana.
Popular brewery and "lunch spot" for Houston's hometown craft beer company.
291 locals recommend
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AvePopular brewery and "lunch spot" for Houston's hometown craft beer company.
Arts & Culture
Always something going on from large to small at this popular venue, bar, and restaurant. Many other shops and entertainment venues in this area.
195 locals recommend
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StAlways something going on from large to small at this popular venue, bar, and restaurant. Many other shops and entertainment venues in this area.
Built in the grand tradition of music halls of by-gone eras, this beautiful facility is home to the world-class Houston Symphony and Pops Concerts. Very diverse in the entertainment.
68 locals recommend
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana StBuilt in the grand tradition of music halls of by-gone eras, this beautiful facility is home to the world-class Houston Symphony and Pops Concerts. Very diverse in the entertainment.
Taking the Light-Rail and a short walk, you can enjoy the latest in movie and independent film in a nice and comfortable setting.
120 locals recommend
AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveTaking the Light-Rail and a short walk, you can enjoy the latest in movie and independent film in a nice and comfortable setting.
A beautiful space designed for musical theater. Home to Theater Under the Stars (TUTS) and the Houston Broadway Series.
78 locals recommend
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby StA beautiful space designed for musical theater. Home to Theater Under the Stars (TUTS) and the Houston Broadway Series.
This is where the world-class Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet call home.
74 locals recommend
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas AveThis is where the world-class Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet call home.
Here on the weekend and looking for something besides the same old thing? The Music Box Theater is the answer! Enjoy original sketch comedy and popular music in a casual atmosphere. Bar and snacks.
7 locals recommend
The Music Box Theater
12777 Colquitt StHere on the weekend and looking for something besides the same old thing? The Music Box Theater is the answer! Enjoy original sketch comedy and popular music in a casual atmosphere. Bar and snacks.
Home of the Houston Rockets and many other sporting and live music events.
606 locals recommend
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StHome of the Houston Rockets and many other sporting and live music events.
World-class permanent collection by the artist of the same name - Menil. Other exhibits and items of interest are located within this popular museum, as well.
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StWorld-class permanent collection by the artist of the same name - Menil. Other exhibits and items of interest are located within this popular museum, as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mamma Ninfa began her family's Tex-Mex dynasty from this humble space. Always packed and the reason is the food!
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdMamma Ninfa began her family's Tex-Mex dynasty from this humble space. Always packed and the reason is the food!
Always a good time at this popular downtown bar! The energy never stops.
31 locals recommend
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
1201 Fannin StAlways a good time at this popular downtown bar! The energy never stops.
Good food and 100's of choices of beer...all on tap! Open late every night!
61 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main StGood food and 100's of choices of beer...all on tap! Open late every night!