Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
South African restaurant with street patios located right downstairs. Great place to catch a game.
http://www.springbokhouston.com/#eat-together
8 locals recommend
The Springbok Is Now BirdDog Saint
711 Main StSouth African restaurant with street patios located right downstairs. Great place to catch a game.
http://www.springbokhouston.com/#eat-together
Located right downstairs. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium offers over 200 beers, with almost half on draft. German inspired menu. Relaxed sporty atmosphere with beer tastings, trivia night and specials. www.beerknurd.com/locations/houston-flying-saucer
61 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main StLocated right downstairs. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium offers over 200 beers, with almost half on draft. German inspired menu. Relaxed sporty atmosphere with beer tastings, trivia night and specials. www.beerknurd.com/locations/houston-flying-saucer
Awesome food hall that is open late during the week and weekends. Local purveyors dish out crêpes, bbq, ramen & more in a hip space with a vast outdoor beer garden. http://www.conservatoryhtx.com/
34 locals recommend
Conservatory
Awesome food hall that is open late during the week and weekends. Local purveyors dish out crêpes, bbq, ramen & more in a hip space with a vast outdoor beer garden. http://www.conservatoryhtx.com/
A few blocks away. Downtown gastropub with cocktails and beer on tap are complemented by a meat-heavy menu.
16 locals recommend
Bovine & Barley
416 Main StA few blocks away. Downtown gastropub with cocktails and beer on tap are complemented by a meat-heavy menu.
A few blocks away, lovely view located next to Rice Lofts.
6 locals recommend
Lawless Spirits & Kitchen
909 Texas AveA few blocks away, lovely view located next to Rice Lofts.
Vibrant watering hole dispensing tequilas, mezcals & other beverages in a narrow space.
54 locals recommend
The Brewery Tap
310 Main StVibrant watering hole dispensing tequilas, mezcals & other beverages in a narrow space.
Parks & Nature
Within walking distance - Discovery Green is 11.78-acre located on Avenida de las Americas across from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel, adjacent to Toyota Center. The park includes a lake, bandstands and venues for public performances, two dog runs, a children's area and multiple recreational areas.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StWithin walking distance - Discovery Green is 11.78-acre located on Avenida de las Americas across from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel, adjacent to Toyota Center. The park includes a lake, bandstands and venues for public performances, two dog runs, a children's area and multiple recreational areas.
Eleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park.
The park houses the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, the Shady Grove Victim Memorial, a Henry Moore sculpture entitled "Large Spindle Piece", the Houston Police Officers' Memorial, Glenwood Cemetery, the San Felipe playground, jogging trails, and a sand pit which can be used for volleyball.
93 locals recommend
Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyEleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park.
The park houses the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, the Shady Grove Victim Memorial, a Henry Moore sculpture entitled "Large Spindle Piece", the Houston Police Officers' Memorial, Glenwood Cemetery, the San Felipe playground, jogging trails, and a sand pit which can be used for volleyball.
The Buffalo Bayou Trail cuts across Houston and meanders through several parks that line the waterway, as well as the historical Glenwood Cemetery. It stretches 15 miles and is fully paved, offering a pleasant outdoor escape in an urban setting.
Loacted between Memorial Drive on its north side and Allen Parkway to the south, the west end of the trail is particularly popular and easy to access. Much of this section is shaded and you’ll even find a thriving bat colony under the Waugh Drive Bridge. And, if you want to see the views from the water, canoe and kayak launches are available near the Sabine Street Bridge and City Lot H.
Buffalo Bayou Trail
The Buffalo Bayou Trail cuts across Houston and meanders through several parks that line the waterway, as well as the historical Glenwood Cemetery. It stretches 15 miles and is fully paved, offering a pleasant outdoor escape in an urban setting.
Loacted between Memorial Drive on its north side and Allen Parkway to the south, the west end of the trail is particularly popular and easy to access. Much of this section is shaded and you’ll even find a thriving bat colony under the Waugh Drive Bridge. And, if you want to see the views from the water, canoe and kayak launches are available near the Sabine Street Bridge and City Lot H.
Essentials
Gourmet market located at 1001 Austin Street between McKinney and Lamar, in the ground floor of One Park Place in Downtown Houston. They carry staple gourmet foods, along with household basics for downtown employees and residents. They house a state-of-the-art facility featuring Phoenicia’s signature pita bread. Quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, boutique wines and beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, floral and housewares sections, a comfortable dining area and a designated cooking demonstration kitchen. http://www.phoeniciafoods.com/locations/downtown-market/
136 locals recommend
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StGourmet market located at 1001 Austin Street between McKinney and Lamar, in the ground floor of One Park Place in Downtown Houston. They carry staple gourmet foods, along with household basics for downtown employees and residents. They house a state-of-the-art facility featuring Phoenicia’s signature pita bread. Quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, boutique wines and beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, floral and housewares sections, a comfortable dining area and a designated cooking demonstration kitchen. http://www.phoeniciafoods.com/locations/downtown-market/
Getting Around
You must sign-up for zipcar ahead of time. More info here:
http://www.zipcar.com/
Zipcar - One City Centre
1021 Main StYou must sign-up for zipcar ahead of time. More info here:
http://www.zipcar.com/
https://houston.bcycle.com/
Houston B-cycle is a bike share program in Houston Texas that is operated by Houston Bike Share; a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit whose mission is “To implement, operate and expand a bike-sharing program supported by the community that offers residents, commuters and visitors a choice of ecological and economical transport, ideal for short trips and resulting in fewer vehicle miles traveled, less pollution and congestion, better mobility and more personal health and wellness.”
Houston BCycle
614 Elgin Sthttps://houston.bcycle.com/
Houston B-cycle is a bike share program in Houston Texas that is operated by Houston Bike Share; a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit whose mission is “To implement, operate and expand a bike-sharing program supported by the community that offers residents, commuters and visitors a choice of ecological and economical transport, ideal for short trips and resulting in fewer vehicle miles traveled, less pollution and congestion, better mobility and more personal health and wellness.”
Central Station is a light rail station located right across the street from the front entrance. This station serves as a major transfer point between the Red, Purple and Green lines.
St. Germain Lofts
705 Main StCentral Station is a light rail station located right across the street from the front entrance. This station serves as a major transfer point between the Red, Purple and Green lines.
720 Fannin St
720 Fannin StreetUse code ubertanyiajo and get a free ride.
Sightseeing
http://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/
126 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine Sthttp://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/
Food Scene
The Kitchen at The Dunlavy, overlooks Buffalo Bayou Park and Lost Lake, serves breakfast and lunch daily. They have a patio deck perfect for a light morning breakfast or lazy afternoon lunch. http://thedunlavy.com/thekitchen
48 locals recommend
The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
3422 Allen PkwyThe Kitchen at The Dunlavy, overlooks Buffalo Bayou Park and Lost Lake, serves breakfast and lunch daily. They have a patio deck perfect for a light morning breakfast or lazy afternoon lunch. http://thedunlavy.com/thekitchen
Montrose coffeehouse with gourmet, barista-made drinks, home-baked goods & light fare in an industrial space.
64 locals recommend
Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer RdMontrose coffeehouse with gourmet, barista-made drinks, home-baked goods & light fare in an industrial space.
Coffee shop just a few blocks away. Opens at 6a.m. during weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends.
13 locals recommend
Minuti Coffee
909 Texas AveCoffee shop just a few blocks away. Opens at 6a.m. during weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends.
Hip industrial coffeehouse setting with delicious treats that range from macarons, cupcakes & other baked goods. Offers brunch items. Community tables & WiFi. Opens at 7 a.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekend.
167 locals recommend
Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StHip industrial coffeehouse setting with delicious treats that range from macarons, cupcakes & other baked goods. Offers brunch items. Community tables & WiFi. Opens at 7 a.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekend.
Arts & Culture
Museum District - Asia Society Texas Center has wonderful art showings and events. The wonderful choice of architecture is worth a look.
26 locals recommend
Asia Society Texas Center
1370 Southmore BlvdMuseum District - Asia Society Texas Center has wonderful art showings and events. The wonderful choice of architecture is worth a look.