Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
Under the Volcano
2349 Bissonnet StLittle Woodrow's Rice Village
5611 Morningside DrHouse of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StSmallish venue with great shows
Dance to live bluegrass, Americana and country bands, then head outside to the patio fire pit and porch swings for an intimate tête-à-tête while sipping one of 40-plus bourbons or a craft cocktail.
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Goodnight Charlie's
2531 Kuester StDance to live bluegrass, Americana and country bands, then head outside to the patio fire pit and porch swings for an intimate tête-à-tête while sipping one of 40-plus bourbons or a craft cocktail.
Fun bar with a food menu where groups can order the “cycle” (read: everything on the menu) for less than $100.
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Better Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale StFun bar with a food menu where groups can order the “cycle” (read: everything on the menu) for less than $100.
"Great hidden spot in the middle of the madness. Whiskey all day."
How to get in: You’ll find the entrance next to the lobby of the Bayou Lofts on Franklin Street, between Travis and Main. Look north towards the bayous for the large red rooftop neon sign.
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Houston Watch Company
913 Franklin St"Great hidden spot in the middle of the madness. Whiskey all day."
How to get in: You’ll find the entrance next to the lobby of the Bayou Lofts on Franklin Street, between Travis and Main. Look north towards the bayous for the large red rooftop neon sign.
Hidden gem and some of the best cocktails in Houston.
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Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge
308 Main StreetHidden gem and some of the best cocktails in Houston.
Hidden beer bar.
How to get in: Find the ivy-covered building across from Leon’s Lounge on McGowen and step on in.
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Mongoose Versus Cobra
1011 McGowen StHidden beer bar.
How to get in: Find the ivy-covered building across from Leon’s Lounge on McGowen and step on in.
If you like dive bars go here.
How to get in: Locate the totally inconspicuous purple house off Grant and Fairview and enter.
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Lola's Depot
2327 Grant StIf you like dive bars go here.
How to get in: Locate the totally inconspicuous purple house off Grant and Fairview and enter.
Leon's Lounge
1006 McGowen StHouston's oldest bar.
Entertainment & Activities
The Houston Rodeo, Feb 25-March 17, is the biggest Rodeo in the world. We are offering free rides to/from the Rodeo to help you avoid to difficulties of finding an Uber after the night.
https://www.rodeohouston.com
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Estádio NRG
NRG ParkwayThe Houston Rodeo, Feb 25-March 17, is the biggest Rodeo in the world. We are offering free rides to/from the Rodeo to help you avoid to difficulties of finding an Uber after the night.
https://www.rodeohouston.com
Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
3839 Weslayan StEstádio BBVA Compass
2200 Texas AveCatch a Houston Dynamo game.
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StRockets play here!
Set on 55 acres in Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo is one of the city's star attractions, popular with locals and visitors. The zoo is home to more than 6,000 exotic and indigenous animals
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Zoológico de Houston
6200 Hermann Park DrSet on 55 acres in Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo is one of the city's star attractions, popular with locals and visitors. The zoo is home to more than 6,000 exotic and indigenous animals
Parks & Nature
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrDiscovery Green , a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDiscovery Green , a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages.
Popular trails for jogging and walking with scenic views.
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Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Popular trails for jogging and walking with scenic views.
A little urban oasis right in the middle of Bellaire with a nature discovery center in the back. Cool trails.
Russ Pitman Park
7112 Newcastle StA little urban oasis right in the middle of Bellaire with a nature discovery center in the back. Cool trails.
Walk, bike, or kayak this park. Buffalo Bayou Park is a beautiful 160-acre green space running through the city, with the slow moving waters of Buffalo Bayou as its centerpiece. This urban park is home to extensive walking and biking trails, a dog park, sculptures, and plenty of shady areas to relax.
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Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial DriveWalk, bike, or kayak this park. Buffalo Bayou Park is a beautiful 160-acre green space running through the city, with the slow moving waters of Buffalo Bayou as its centerpiece. This urban park is home to extensive walking and biking trails, a dog park, sculptures, and plenty of shady areas to relax.
Essentials
Kroger
10306 S Post Oak RdHuge grocery chain
H-E-B
6055 South FwyNice grocery store, huge, wide array of products
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdThe closest 24 hour pharmacy.
Food Scene
Pappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WThe BEST Tex Mex Houston has to offer.
Cajun style seafood that Texas is known for.
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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop WCajun style seafood that Texas is known for.
The best pizza in the area, maybe in Houston. Delivery available.
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Pepperoni's
8502 S Main StThe best pizza in the area, maybe in Houston. Delivery available.
Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StTexas style BBQ
Taco Cabana
8101 Main StreetOpen 24 hours, basic tex-max that gets the job done.
Local Foods Rice Village
2424 Dunstan RdFresh eats down the street in Rice Village
Punk’s Simple Southern Food
5210 Morningside Dr
Hungry's
2356 Rice BoulevardReally cool space and really good food.
Flo Paris Bakery & Cafe
5407 Morningside DrTry some of the Texas kolaches along with the state's best donuts.
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Shipley Do-Nuts
9203 South Main StreetTry some of the Texas kolaches along with the state's best donuts.
Tongue-Cut Sparrow
310 Main StreetHidden away spot for a special night out downtown.
With a terrace, sunroom, bar area and homey dining room, the result is a little bit bohemian, in Houston's coolest neighborhood.
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Emmaline
3210 W Dallas StWith a terrace, sunroom, bar area and homey dining room, the result is a little bit bohemian, in Houston's coolest neighborhood.
Dim Sum in Houston. A tucked-away lounge with plush seating recreates the night sky with hundreds of tiny lights that sparkle from the ceiling.
Yauatcha Houston
5045 Westheimer RdDim Sum in Houston. A tucked-away lounge with plush seating recreates the night sky with hundreds of tiny lights that sparkle from the ceiling.
Italian food in The Heights. A must-visit neighborhood in Houston.
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Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrItalian food in The Heights. A must-visit neighborhood in Houston.
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StFine dining in Houston for over 50 years.
Ceviche, Duck... a varied menu and one of Houston's most famous spots.
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Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdCeviche, Duck... a varied menu and one of Houston's most famous spots.
Fun, boisterous restaurant with a huge bar and fancy drinks to match the food.
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State of Grace
3258 Westheimer RdFun, boisterous restaurant with a huge bar and fancy drinks to match the food.
Shopping
The city's finest shopping, entertainment, nightlife, ice skating... The Galleria has everything.
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The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe city's finest shopping, entertainment, nightlife, ice skating... The Galleria has everything.
Wide range of shops and eateries. Good one a nice day as everything is outside.
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardWide range of shops and eateries. Good one a nice day as everything is outside.
For vintage clothing, retro décor, and old collectibles, 19th Street in The Heights is the place to go. This funky area has all kinds of quirky shops selling everything from evening gowns to casual clothing, as well as jewelry, footwear, household gadgets, and all kinds of unique items. Also a good place to shop for gifts.
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West 19th Street
West 19th StreetFor vintage clothing, retro décor, and old collectibles, 19th Street in The Heights is the place to go. This funky area has all kinds of quirky shops selling everything from evening gowns to casual clothing, as well as jewelry, footwear, household gadgets, and all kinds of unique items. Also a good place to shop for gifts.
Getting Around
Hertz
2120 Louisiana StEnterprise Rent-A-Car
3709 Washington Ave