Guide to Midtown and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Things to do
Great park in downtown Houston. Very close the Minute Maid park (baseball stadium). Lots of events go on here, including movies, yoga, markets, exhibitions (check their website). Enjoy ice skating in the winter or splash pad in the summer. Nice playground for the kids. Tons of restaurants nearby you can walk to.
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StGreat park in downtown Houston. Very close the Minute Maid park (baseball stadium). Lots of events go on here, including movies, yoga, markets, exhibitions (check their website). Enjoy ice skating in the winter or splash pad in the summer. Nice playground for the kids. Tons of restaurants nearby you can walk to.
Houston's premiere shopping destination. There's something for everyone. Lots of high-end stores can found here, but there's also a fun skating rink inside for a more casual vibe.
1869 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdHouston's premiere shopping destination. There's something for everyone. Lots of high-end stores can found here, but there's also a fun skating rink inside for a more casual vibe.
Hermann Park has something for everyone. Golf course, playground, train rides, paddle boats. The Miller Outdoor Theatre will have performances in the summer.
586 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Hermann
6001 Fannin StHermann Park has something for everyone. Golf course, playground, train rides, paddle boats. The Miller Outdoor Theatre will have performances in the summer.
All of Houston's top Museum's are in this area - Children's , Natural Science, Fine Arts, Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Asia Society, Buffalo Soldiers, Health Museum and more!
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Museum District
All of Houston's top Museum's are in this area - Children's , Natural Science, Fine Arts, Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Asia Society, Buffalo Soldiers, Health Museum and more!
The zoo houses over 6,000 animals from more than 600 species. It receives 2.1 million visitors each year and is the second most visited zoo in the United States. They often have special events, like during Christmas/Winter Holidays, Halloween, etc.
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe zoo houses over 6,000 animals from more than 600 species. It receives 2.1 million visitors each year and is the second most visited zoo in the United States. They often have special events, like during Christmas/Winter Holidays, Halloween, etc.
This area is home to Houston's performing arts - musicals, symphonies, and concerts. Check out their performance schedule for upcoming events.
Theatre district
444 Capitol StThis area is home to Houston's performing arts - musicals, symphonies, and concerts. Check out their performance schedule for upcoming events.
We've been to a lot of Chinatowns in the US and we like this one the best. It's about 15-20 minute drive, but so much good food and Asian restaurants. It's called Chinatown, but there are also a lot of Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese restaurants there as well.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chinatown
11200 Bellaire BoulevardWe've been to a lot of Chinatowns in the US and we like this one the best. It's about 15-20 minute drive, but so much good food and Asian restaurants. It's called Chinatown, but there are also a lot of Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese restaurants there as well.
Fun place to take all sorts of Instgram-worthy pictures. Kids and adults will have a good time.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Color Factory
3303 Kirby DrFun place to take all sorts of Instgram-worthy pictures. Kids and adults will have a good time.
Support Local - Urban Harvest Farmer's Market is every Saturday morning. Go there to grab local produce, meat, seafood, baked goods. Local restaurants also sell food you can eat there or save for later. We go here all time for coffee and breakfast on Saturday morning.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
2752 Buffalo SpeedwaySupport Local - Urban Harvest Farmer's Market is every Saturday morning. Go there to grab local produce, meat, seafood, baked goods. Local restaurants also sell food you can eat there or save for later. We go here all time for coffee and breakfast on Saturday morning.
Formerly a Post Office, transformed into a fun hub for culture, food, and art. Lots of great restaurants in a food hall arrangement. Then can walk around the huge complex that has art galleries and green spaces. Great view of downtown Houston. Featured multiple times on Top Chef.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
POST Houston
401 Franklin StFormerly a Post Office, transformed into a fun hub for culture, food, and art. Lots of great restaurants in a food hall arrangement. Then can walk around the huge complex that has art galleries and green spaces. Great view of downtown Houston. Featured multiple times on Top Chef.
Neighborhoods
Urban part of Houston, just to the west of downtown. Lots of good affordable restaurants. One of the most walkable areas of Houston. This is where young professionals live and go out. Good night life for those in their 20s-30s. Home one of the biggest liquor stores in Texas (Spec’s).
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midtown
Urban part of Houston, just to the west of downtown. Lots of good affordable restaurants. One of the most walkable areas of Houston. This is where young professionals live and go out. Good night life for those in their 20s-30s. Home one of the biggest liquor stores in Texas (Spec’s).
Fantastic restaurants for dinner or brunch, dive bars, eclectic shops and tattoo parlors.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montrose
Fantastic restaurants for dinner or brunch, dive bars, eclectic shops and tattoo parlors.
East Downtown - up and coming area of Houston. Lots of neat wall murals in Graffiti Park. Can rent a bike or a scooter to check out the area. East Village has lots of fun bars (Truck Yard, 8th Wonder Brewery) and restaurants (we like Seaside Poke, Indianola). Nancy's Hustle is a award-winning restaurant in EaDo that will be sure not to disappoint.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Downtown
East Downtown - up and coming area of Houston. Lots of neat wall murals in Graffiti Park. Can rent a bike or a scooter to check out the area. East Village has lots of fun bars (Truck Yard, 8th Wonder Brewery) and restaurants (we like Seaside Poke, Indianola). Nancy's Hustle is a award-winning restaurant in EaDo that will be sure not to disappoint.
Food scene
Famous brunch spot, known for their chicken and waffles. Expect a line on the weekends. This is a local favorite.
494 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StFamous brunch spot, known for their chicken and waffles. Expect a line on the weekends. This is a local favorite.
Our favorite sushi restaurant in Houston. It’s good have a reservation or go early to catch the happy hour. My favorite dish is the walu walu.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdOur favorite sushi restaurant in Houston. It’s good have a reservation or go early to catch the happy hour. My favorite dish is the walu walu.
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StGreat ramen, fun vibe
Great all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. Busy on the weekends/holidays!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gen Korean BBQ House
3201 Louisiana StreetGreat all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. Busy on the weekends/holidays!
Steakhouse for local chef hero, Chris Shepard. Great spot to celebrate a special occasion. Look for YouTube videos featuring their "Baller Board"
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Georgia James
3503 Westheimer RdSteakhouse for local chef hero, Chris Shepard. Great spot to celebrate a special occasion. Look for YouTube videos featuring their "Baller Board"
Texan approved BBQ. When in Texas, you have to try the brisket or the beef rib. This place does it right.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdTexan approved BBQ. When in Texas, you have to try the brisket or the beef rib. This place does it right.
Taco Bell Tacos are alright, but Mexican street tacos is life. This place serves our favorite street tacos in Houston (and we've tried a lot). Grab a few tacos, then grab a drink at West Alabama Ice House next door and pig out on their patio.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos Tierra Caliente
2003 W Alabama StTaco Bell Tacos are alright, but Mexican street tacos is life. This place serves our favorite street tacos in Houston (and we've tried a lot). Grab a few tacos, then grab a drink at West Alabama Ice House next door and pig out on their patio.
Night life/Bars
Places to visit for drinks
Wooster's Garden
3315 Milam StGood drinks and a fun outdoor patio
Great bar with a large outdoor space to enjoy drinks with a group of friends
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Beer Garden HTX
3101 San Jacinto StGreat bar with a large outdoor space to enjoy drinks with a group of friends
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Car is the best way to get around
We’re in Texas, so we drive a lot and public transport is not great. I recommend getting around with your own car, since there’s usually decent parking. Exceptions to decent parking would be downtown, so consider taking Uber there. The Metro Light rail is the only public transportation I use and it goes to many attractions in Houston. There is a Light rail station less than 10 minutes from the house. I would consider using it if you are planning on going to NRG Center/Stadium, the medical center (TMC), Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, Museum District, Downtown, Minute Maid, BBVA stadium