Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
Neil's Bahr
2006 Walker StFunky bar with a sci fi/nerd theme
Excellent cocktails and a very good local draft beer selection
53 locals recommend
Mongoose Versus Cobra
1011 McGowen StExcellent cocktails and a very good local draft beer selection
Great beer garden, funky outdoor seating. Right next to Luigi's Pizza!
269 locals recommend
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StGreat beer garden, funky outdoor seating. Right next to Luigi's Pizza!
Do you like tequila? How about mezcal? Pastry war has plenty of the latter and a little bit of the former.
54 locals recommend
The Brewery Tap
310 Main StDo you like tequila? How about mezcal? Pastry war has plenty of the latter and a little bit of the former.
Worth the trip! Check out their Biergarten for food, or just come by for some frothy goodness in a glass. www.karbachbrewing.com
115 locals recommend
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StWorth the trip! Check out their Biergarten for food, or just come by for some frothy goodness in a glass. www.karbachbrewing.com
Parks & Nature
Beautiful garden, nearby Museum District and Houston Zoo
74 locals recommend
McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann DriveBeautiful garden, nearby Museum District and Houston Zoo
Great place to walk or bike. Try B-Cycle if you're from out of town or don't want to lug your bike there!
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveGreat place to walk or bike. Try B-Cycle if you're from out of town or don't want to lug your bike there!
Visit the Ima Hogg (yes, that was her real name!) collection of artwork and furniture from the early 20th century in the historic River Oaks neighborhood. Part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) exhibits.
https://www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend-collection-and-gardens/
97 locals recommend
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrVisit the Ima Hogg (yes, that was her real name!) collection of artwork and furniture from the early 20th century in the historic River Oaks neighborhood. Part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) exhibits.
https://www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend-collection-and-gardens/
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueWell-lit running/walking/cycling trails for fitness buffs.
Great outdoor views, adjacent to the beautiful new Marriott Marquis Hotel, the GRB Convention Center, and multiple restaurants.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StGreat outdoor views, adjacent to the beautiful new Marriott Marquis Hotel, the GRB Convention Center, and multiple restaurants.
Food Scene
Fantastic coffee and overall a great brunch spot! Has large tables so you can meet with groups.
167 locals recommend
Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StFantastic coffee and overall a great brunch spot! Has large tables so you can meet with groups.
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdGreat Greek food with a busy atmosphere
Great pizza, don't forget to try their gelato! Next door to Axelrad Beer Garden.
73 locals recommend
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdGreat pizza, don't forget to try their gelato! Next door to Axelrad Beer Garden.
Sightseeing
Unique Houston attraction, it's a waterwall! https://www.yelp.com/biz/gerald-d-hines-waterwall-park-houston?ylist=mGGu_kUDse8cmzicB6fc8g
204 locals recommend
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdUnique Houston attraction, it's a waterwall! https://www.yelp.com/biz/gerald-d-hines-waterwall-park-houston?ylist=mGGu_kUDse8cmzicB6fc8g
Funky underground look at the Cistern; this used to be part of Houston's water storage system but now houses art exhibits, light shows, and a walking tour. http://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/
126 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StFunky underground look at the Cistern; this used to be part of Houston's water storage system but now houses art exhibits, light shows, and a walking tour. http://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/
Entertainment & Activities
Great movie theater, has assigned seating and its own restaurant and bar. Parking reimbursement available.
120 locals recommend
AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveGreat movie theater, has assigned seating and its own restaurant and bar. Parking reimbursement available.
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHome of the Houston Texans!
Houston Zoo
More than 6,000 animals call this home. See a baby okapi or "forest giraffe" as well as the new Bug House where creepy, crawly creatures will fascinate you.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrHouston Zoo
More than 6,000 animals call this home. See a baby okapi or "forest giraffe" as well as the new Bug House where creepy, crawly creatures will fascinate you.
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StHome of the Houston Rockets!
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome of the Houston Astros!
Arts & Culture
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StGreat place for families!
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StBeer Can House
222 Malone StFunky, unique look at Houston
Great FREE art museum! Beautiful park for picnics across the street. Delicious bistro next door.
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StGreat FREE art museum! Beautiful park for picnics across the street. Delicious bistro next door.