Guidebook for East Downtown and Other Houston Favorites!
Food Scene
Champ-Burger
304 Sampson StOne of the Best Burgers in Houston!
Ninfa’s on Navigation is a Tex-Mex icon in HOUSTON. It’s also within walking distance from Cottage 313!
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdNinfa’s on Navigation is a Tex-Mex icon in HOUSTON. It’s also within walking distance from Cottage 313!
Great food, drinks, and large enough to accommodate big groups. They have a great brunch menu too!
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El Tiempo Cantina - Navigation
2814 Navigation BlvdGreat food, drinks, and large enough to accommodate big groups. They have a great brunch menu too!
This place mixes South American flavor with Tex-Mex favorites. Affordable prices and boasts a fantastic breakfast and brunch menu too! Within walking distance of Cottage 313!
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Merida Mexican Restaurant
2509 Navigation BlvdThis place mixes South American flavor with Tex-Mex favorites. Affordable prices and boasts a fantastic breakfast and brunch menu too! Within walking distance of Cottage 313!
Kim Son has been a downtown favorite for decades! They are a short drive from Cottage 313 OR have it delivered!
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Kim Son
2001 Jefferson StKim Son has been a downtown favorite for decades! They are a short drive from Cottage 313 OR have it delivered!
Bohemeos is a coffee bar and cafe during the day, and a live music venue at night. The lobby doubles as an art gallery and the exhibits change monthly. All their coffees are hand ground and brewed via slow-drip. It’s the best coffee place on the east side, and a great place for business meetings, brunch, or a quiet solo place to work away from the office. Sit outside on the patio and listen to their water fountain; it’s really peaceful!
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Bohemeo's
708 Telephone RdBohemeos is a coffee bar and cafe during the day, and a live music venue at night. The lobby doubles as an art gallery and the exhibits change monthly. All their coffees are hand ground and brewed via slow-drip. It’s the best coffee place on the east side, and a great place for business meetings, brunch, or a quiet solo place to work away from the office. Sit outside on the patio and listen to their water fountain; it’s really peaceful!
Our absolutely favorite Chinese in Houston! Affordable and so so good! There are several locations, just Google the one closest to you!
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888 Chinese Restaurant
12346 Gulf FwyOur absolutely favorite Chinese in Houston! Affordable and so so good! There are several locations, just Google the one closest to you!
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdFamily owned and operated in the neighborhood for over 40 years. It’s a local favorite for East End residents and UH students! This Italian-style deli is a not-to-be-missed hidden gem!
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Mandola's Deli
4105 Leeland StFamily owned and operated in the neighborhood for over 40 years. It’s a local favorite for East End residents and UH students! This Italian-style deli is a not-to-be-missed hidden gem!
I just discovered this restaurant and it's one of my new favorites! Great food, fast delivery, and their prices are cheaper than ALL their competitors. They have a lot of vegan options too. Check them out online for a full menu.
China 101 Express Chinese Restaurant
7011 Harrisburg BlvdI just discovered this restaurant and it's one of my new favorites! Great food, fast delivery, and their prices are cheaper than ALL their competitors. They have a lot of vegan options too. Check them out online for a full menu.
Great local pizzeria (family owned) and within walking district of Cottage 313.
SouthSide Flying Pizza
2240 Navigation BoulevardGreat local pizzeria (family owned) and within walking district of Cottage 313.
Great locally owned restaurant. Easy parking. Never crowded. The food is fantastic and very affordable! Support local!
Only a short drive from the Cottage (10 mins max).
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Maga's Restaurant
1123 Dumble StGreat locally owned restaurant. Easy parking. Never crowded. The food is fantastic and very affordable! Support local!
Only a short drive from the Cottage (10 mins max).
Order from Uber Eats and you can have it delivered directly to your door. It's seriously good cajun seafood!
OMG Seafood To Go
2528 Calumet StreetOrder from Uber Eats and you can have it delivered directly to your door. It's seriously good cajun seafood!
Love chocolate? Then you can't miss out on this experience. Everything here is chocolate. You can even create your own chocolate bar! They have homemade ice-cream, gifts, candies, and more.
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The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StLove chocolate? Then you can't miss out on this experience. Everything here is chocolate. You can even create your own chocolate bar! They have homemade ice-cream, gifts, candies, and more.
Great pizza and amazing homemade Italian Ice! Family owned and operated, this place is a must try if you love pizza. There's free parking and it's only a short drive from Cottage 313.
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Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdGreat pizza and amazing homemade Italian Ice! Family owned and operated, this place is a must try if you love pizza. There's free parking and it's only a short drive from Cottage 313.
Who doesn't love Ben and Jerry's ice cream?? Check out their storefront in Rice Village! Only a short drive from the Cottage. Easy street parking available.
Ben & Jerry’s
5515 Kirby DrWho doesn't love Ben and Jerry's ice cream?? Check out their storefront in Rice Village! Only a short drive from the Cottage. Easy street parking available.
Cloud 10 Creamery
5216 Morningside DrGreat ice-cream and easy parking!
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StWe love this place.
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdThere are Torchy's tacos all over Houston. Great food for everyone!
Get down-home cooking and the complete diner experience! Fantastic breakfast too!
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Dot Coffee Shop
7006 Woodridge DrGet down-home cooking and the complete diner experience! Fantastic breakfast too!
Last Concert Cafe serves great food and is also known for its live music and bar. Vegan options are available on the menu and it’s always got an eclectic crowd of patrons.
Street Parking is available, but get there earlier to get the best spot!
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Last Concert Cafe
1403 Nance StLast Concert Cafe serves great food and is also known for its live music and bar. Vegan options are available on the menu and it’s always got an eclectic crowd of patrons.
Street Parking is available, but get there earlier to get the best spot!
Texas Tailgate
2401 Texas AvenueVoodoo Doughnut
3715 Washington AveCustomers line up for blocks to get into this place! It’s a must-try!
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Brothers Taco House
1604 Emancipation AveCustomers line up for blocks to get into this place! It’s a must-try!
Customers line up early to get a seat in this soul-food kitchen!
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StCustomers line up early to get a seat in this soul-food kitchen!
Amazing pizza! Has been a Houston staple since the 1970’s!
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Spanky's Homemade Pizza & Bar
4659 Telephone RdAmazing pizza! Has been a Houston staple since the 1970’s!
Birraporetti's
500 Louisiana StY’all! This place is awesome! Great food. Full bar. Fun “swing” seats and hammocks outside and a toddler playground! Parking is ample as well. You will love this place! Order at the bar and grab a seat outside!
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Preslee's
1430 W 19th StY’all! This place is awesome! Great food. Full bar. Fun “swing” seats and hammocks outside and a toddler playground! Parking is ample as well. You will love this place! Order at the bar and grab a seat outside!
Saltgrass Steak House
Saltgrass Steak House
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AvePapas Brothers Steak House
1200 McKinney StGoode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrJ-Bar-M Barbecue
Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StPappas Bar-B-Q
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Þýskaland
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdEscalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila
Has a vegan menu, but you must ask for it. Very good!
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueB&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveAlamo Tamales To Go
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor Bar with Food Truck. Lots of fun on a nice evening or afternoon in Houston!
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Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StOutdoor Bar with Food Truck. Lots of fun on a nice evening or afternoon in Houston!
Great Live Music, cheap drinks, great staff. Very old school and a little hole-in-the-wall that you'll be glad you visited!
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The D & W Lounge
911 Milby StGreat Live Music, cheap drinks, great staff. Very old school and a little hole-in-the-wall that you'll be glad you visited!
Get live music nightly at this local favorite! It runs like a speak easy, you have to knock on the door to be let in! :) great Tex-Mex food, they even offer vegan dishes. Get your fill on local music and a real cool “hippie” vibe. They even have a sand pit for dancing! Kids welcome anytime with parents. Try their quest and margaritas too!
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Last Concert Cafe
1403 Nance StGet live music nightly at this local favorite! It runs like a speak easy, you have to knock on the door to be let in! :) great Tex-Mex food, they even offer vegan dishes. Get your fill on local music and a real cool “hippie” vibe. They even have a sand pit for dancing! Kids welcome anytime with parents. Try their quest and margaritas too!
This is the best and most diverse bar in the city. They offer cold drinks, amazing food, great local music, live comedy, and it’s dog friendly!!
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Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh DrThis is the best and most diverse bar in the city. They offer cold drinks, amazing food, great local music, live comedy, and it’s dog friendly!!
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveThis place just opened in 2019 on Houston's famed Harrisburg Blvd. This wine bar is located in a repurposed warehouse and boasts heavy crowds nightly. We haven't been yet, but friends have, and they all highly recommend checking it out!
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How to Survive on Land & Sea
3401 Harrisburg BlvdThis place just opened in 2019 on Houston's famed Harrisburg Blvd. This wine bar is located in a repurposed warehouse and boasts heavy crowds nightly. We haven't been yet, but friends have, and they all highly recommend checking it out!
This brewery has it all! Great food trucks, great atmosphere, views of downtown...it's a must visit!
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8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StThis brewery has it all! Great food trucks, great atmosphere, views of downtown...it's a must visit!
Great local dive bar with a short order grill! Best burgers in the East End and the owners (brothers Kim and Kim) are fantastic! Cheap beers. Never crowded. Free parking! Check it out.
Harrisburg Country Club
3618 Harrisburg BlvdGreat local dive bar with a short order grill! Best burgers in the East End and the owners (brothers Kim and Kim) are fantastic! Cheap beers. Never crowded. Free parking! Check it out.
Looking for the best place for live blues in Houston? Here it is. The Big Easy has been a Houston staple for decades and the owner, Tom, attends every show. The Houston Blues Society hosts local open mics on Thursday nights and you can catch Houston legends popping by for a "sit in" almost nightly. Check it out...and bring your dancing shoes!
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The Big Easy
5731 Kirby DrLooking for the best place for live blues in Houston? Here it is. The Big Easy has been a Houston staple for decades and the owner, Tom, attends every show. The Houston Blues Society hosts local open mics on Thursday nights and you can catch Houston legends popping by for a "sit in" almost nightly. Check it out...and bring your dancing shoes!
great drinks and pet friendly. A little pricey, but it's a trendy little nightspot with LOTS of outdoor seating.
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East End Backyard
1105 Sampson Stgreat drinks and pet friendly. A little pricey, but it's a trendy little nightspot with LOTS of outdoor seating.
One of the best local music venues in town! Parking can be tricky. There are paid lots in the area.
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The Continental Club
3714 Main StOne of the best local music venues in town! Parking can be tricky. There are paid lots in the area.
Amazing music, fantastic food...great outdoor seating too! It's awesome!
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McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk StAmazing music, fantastic food...great outdoor seating too! It's awesome!
cheap drinks. outdoor seating. always a great crowd. parking is tricky, but there are street spaces available and a paid lot.
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West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama Stcheap drinks. outdoor seating. always a great crowd. parking is tricky, but there are street spaces available and a paid lot.
The Secret Group
2101 Polk StGreat live music and stand up comedy
Cidercade Houston
2320 Canal StreetTruck Yard
2118 Lamar StVoodoo Queen Daiquiri Dive
322 Milby StLeon's Lounge
1006 McGowen StBuffalo Bayou Brewing Co - New Restaurant and Bar
2101 Summer StNumbers Night Club
300 Westheimer RdOriginally built as a bank (and it’s been rumored that Bonnie and Clyde robbed it once!), Rockefellers is a one-of-a-kind music hall and special event venue. Fun fact! I got married here in 2012! :) check out their website for weekly music lineups.
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Rockefellers
3620 Washington AveOriginally built as a bank (and it’s been rumored that Bonnie and Clyde robbed it once!), Rockefellers is a one-of-a-kind music hall and special event venue. Fun fact! I got married here in 2012! :) check out their website for weekly music lineups.
Great food, live music, unbelievable cocktails! Listen to local bands or get a frozen margarita with a popsicle in it! So fun.
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The Rustic
1836 Polk StGreat food, live music, unbelievable cocktails! Listen to local bands or get a frozen margarita with a popsicle in it! So fun.
Sightseeing
Discovery Green is a great place for families, couples, and solo travelers! There are events happening nightly and their outdoor art exhibits change quarterly. It’s within walking distance of Cottage 313 and you can catch some great downtown sites while there! Don’t miss the electric sailboats! You can rent these for 15 min intervals.. my kids love them!
The best part about their live outdoor events? They’re FREE!!
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StreetDiscovery Green is a great place for families, couples, and solo travelers! There are events happening nightly and their outdoor art exhibits change quarterly. It’s within walking distance of Cottage 313 and you can catch some great downtown sites while there! Don’t miss the electric sailboats! You can rent these for 15 min intervals.. my kids love them!
The best part about their live outdoor events? They’re FREE!!
Crystal Beach is a great day-trip for anyone! This local gem is only 1.25 hours from Houston and boasts quiet beach’s, local seafood, and fun family activities.
During the off season (September to May), some places close for the off-season, however that’s the best time to visit the beach (in my opinion), because they aren’t as crowded and prices at some attractions drop.
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Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach is a great day-trip for anyone! This local gem is only 1.25 hours from Houston and boasts quiet beach’s, local seafood, and fun family activities.
During the off season (September to May), some places close for the off-season, however that’s the best time to visit the beach (in my opinion), because they aren’t as crowded and prices at some attractions drop.
Fun day trip for the whole family. Get there early, because parking can be tricky. Bring lots of sunscreen...and money.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdFun day trip for the whole family. Get there early, because parking can be tricky. Bring lots of sunscreen...and money.
Great local museum for one of Houston's original creations...the art car.
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Bílalistamuseum
140 Heights BlvdGreat local museum for one of Houston's original creations...the art car.
Houston dýragarður
6200 Hermann Park DrGreat for families!
Houston Náttúrufræðistofnun
5555 Hermann Park DrGreat day trip for families!
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StGreat day trip for all ages!
Grab a picnic basket and check out some of the great scenery at this local Houston park. There's a golf course too!
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGrab a picnic basket and check out some of the great scenery at this local Houston park. There's a golf course too!
This building was Houston's second library location. Built in 1926, it host original Spanish Renaissance style architecture and a public art gallery. It also has Houston's largest collection of murals as created under the New Deal. It's always free admission to tour the building and it will not disappoint.
Julia Ideson Building
550 McKinney StThis building was Houston's second library location. Built in 1926, it host original Spanish Renaissance style architecture and a public art gallery. It also has Houston's largest collection of murals as created under the New Deal. It's always free admission to tour the building and it will not disappoint.
Tour some of Houston's most historic homes; many of which were moved to this location in downtown Houston and directly across from The Houston Public Library.
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The Heritage Society
1100 Bagby StTour some of Houston's most historic homes; many of which were moved to this location in downtown Houston and directly across from The Houston Public Library.
NASA stjórnstöð stjórnunar
Kids and Families LOVE this place!
Johnson geimmiðstöðin
2101 E NASA PkwyKids and Families LOVE this place! Don't miss it.
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StBeautiful park and museum.
Sam Houston Boat Tour
7300 Clinton DrTake a tour of Houston...via boat!
MoonStruck Drive-In
100 Bringhurst StSome of the most beautiful historic Houston homes are in the Heights. Take a drive down Heights Blvd (exit I-10 and Yale) and you’ll see some of the most beautiful turn-of-the-century homes in Houston!
During the holidays, these homes are often lit with Christmas lights. It’s beautiful!
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Houston Heights
Some of the most beautiful historic Houston homes are in the Heights. Take a drive down Heights Blvd (exit I-10 and Yale) and you’ll see some of the most beautiful turn-of-the-century homes in Houston!
During the holidays, these homes are often lit with Christmas lights. It’s beautiful!
Beer Can House
222 Malone StLucky Land
8625 Airline DrBuffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StÞjóðminjasafn Buffalo hermanna
3816 Caroline StBuffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveHouston Audubon Society
440 Wilchester BoulevardGerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdBayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrAlley Leikhús
615 Texas AveThe Gordy
800 Rosine StreetMain Street Theater
2540 Times BlvdTheatre Under The Stars
800 Bagby StHouston Shakespeare Festival
3351 Cullen BlvdBusiness Travel
A list of resources for business travelers needing meeting or work space while in Houston.
WeWork Coworking & Office Space
708 Main StWildcat Golf Club
12000 Almeda RdLocally owned and operated.
KPFT 90.1 FM
4504 Caroline StreetSharespace
2203 Preston StreetSharespace - Naylor St.
1120 Naylor StreetNeighborhoods
East Downtown has a vibrant history. Once a prime warehouse and shipping district for the city, it's now one of Houston's prime locations for nightlife, food, and family outings. Old warehouses and bayou shipping facilities are now being resurrected into loft apartments and unique business spaces.
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East Downtown
East Downtown has a vibrant history. Once a prime warehouse and shipping district for the city, it's now one of Houston's prime locations for nightlife, food, and family outings. Old warehouses and bayou shipping facilities are now being resurrected into loft apartments and unique business spaces.
Best area to shop name brands locally without the crowds of the Galleria Mall.
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardBest area to shop name brands locally without the crowds of the Galleria Mall.
Lots of hip bars and shopping; especially along Washington Avenue and Elgin Street/Westheimer Ave.
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Montrose
Lots of hip bars and shopping; especially along Washington Avenue and Elgin Street/Westheimer Ave.
If you have little ones, this is a great local park for them to run and play! They have a great jungle gym,
A skate park, a public pool (summer months only), a ball park, tennis courts and a running trail. Easy street or lot parking (free) as well.
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Eastwood Park
5000 Harrisburg BlvdIf you have little ones, this is a great local park for them to run and play! They have a great jungle gym,
A skate park, a public pool (summer months only), a ball park, tennis courts and a running trail. Easy street or lot parking (free) as well.
The downtown area is a fast paced, culturally diverse, and ever-growing hub for Houston. It’s filled with artists and business people, athletes, foodies, and nature enthusiasts. There is a little something for everyone.
For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Houston during your stay, visit www.downtownHouston.org.
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Downtown Houston
The downtown area is a fast paced, culturally diverse, and ever-growing hub for Houston. It’s filled with artists and business people, athletes, foodies, and nature enthusiasts. There is a little something for everyone.
For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Houston during your stay, visit www.downtownHouston.org.
Beautiful collection of Victorian and Craftsman homes. Take a drive and stop at one of the many local boutiques in the Heights neighborhood! It’s gorgeous at Christmas and they give “haunted walking tours” during Halloween!
Heights Blvd, Houston, TX, Bandaríkin
Beautiful collection of Victorian and Craftsman homes. Take a drive and stop at one of the many local boutiques in the Heights neighborhood! It’s gorgeous at Christmas and they give “haunted walking tours” during Halloween!
Shopping
This store always has the coolest stuff! You might even find some great souvenirs here too!
There's a market here every Saturday and Sunday. Get there early, because vendors close up fast! Local foods, arts/crafts, music, and more. It's awesome...and you can walk there from Cottage 313!
Navigation Esplanade
2500-2800 Navigation BlvdThere's a market here every Saturday and Sunday. Get there early, because vendors close up fast! Local foods, arts/crafts, music, and more. It's awesome...and you can walk there from Cottage 313!
For some of the best shopping in Houston, check out Rice Village! Park your car and walk around the multiple blocks of independent and name brand storefronts. It's a must-see for travelers! Great restaurants too!
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardFor some of the best shopping in Houston, check out Rice Village! Park your car and walk around the multiple blocks of independent and name brand storefronts. It's a must-see for travelers! Great restaurants too!
Upscale thrift shop that supports a local animal rescue! Get designer clothing and home goods at a fraction of the original price!
Houston Pets Alive! THRIFT
2532 Nottingham StUpscale thrift shop that supports a local animal rescue! Get designer clothing and home goods at a fraction of the original price!
The ONLY place in Houston you can find authentic British food, items and other imports. Love, love, love this place!
British Isles
2366 Rice BoulevardThe ONLY place in Houston you can find authentic British food, items and other imports. Love, love, love this place!
This music shop has been around for decades. It's a local favorite and is frequented by Houston-area musicians of all kinds!
Rockin Robin Guitars & Music
3619 S Shepherd DrThis music shop has been around for decades. It's a local favorite and is frequented by Houston-area musicians of all kinds!
A must-stop for all music lovers. They're vinyl collections are out-of-sight! On weekends, there are live in-store music performances too...and they're always FREE!
Cactus Music
2110 Portsmouth StA must-stop for all music lovers. They're vinyl collections are out-of-sight! On weekends, there are live in-store music performances too...and they're always FREE!
Great shopping at a great price. Unique items and friendly staff.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
2208 Washington AvenueGreat shopping at a great price. Unique items and friendly staff.
Great local art displayed for purchase or appreciation. Local food vendors, music, and more. Great for the whole family!
First Saturday Arts Market
Houston Heights
Houston’s original monthly outdoor arts event!
Juried by the artists, visitors will find friendly artists with paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and many more popular art mediums. A family friendly event with food, drink and local musicians.
View links on this site for details!
September – May, 11am –6pm
Www.firstsaturdayartsMarket.com
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Street Food Thai Market
1010 West Cavalcade StreetGreat local art displayed for purchase or appreciation. Local food vendors, music, and more. Great for the whole family!
First Saturday Arts Market
Houston Heights
Houston’s original monthly outdoor arts event!
Juried by the artists, visitors will find friendly artists with paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and many more popular art mediums. A family friendly event with food, drink and local musicians.
View links on this site for details!
September – May, 11am –6pm
Www.firstsaturdayartsMarket.com
The Market at Sawyer Yards takes place on 2nd Saturdays, in conjunction with Sawyer Yards Open Studios. This curated market hosts a mix of artist mediums with a focus on folk art, the maker is the seller & artisan crafts including packaged specialty foods.
www.Sawyerstreetmarket.com
Sawyer St. Art Market 2nd Saturdays
1502 Sawyer StreetThe Market at Sawyer Yards takes place on 2nd Saturdays, in conjunction with Sawyer Yards Open Studios. This curated market hosts a mix of artist mediums with a focus on folk art, the maker is the seller & artisan crafts including packaged specialty foods.
www.Sawyerstreetmarket.com
Sunny Flea Market
8705 Airline DriveA shopping and cuisine experience you can only find in Texas.
Leon Western Wear
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Samgöngur
Houston is best traveled by cars
Houston has some public transportation, but unless you’re going downtown or the medical center, it’s not really efficient for city-wide travel. Texas is an oil state and because of that all major Texas cities still rely on vehicles for main transportation. Plan on renting a car or taking Ubers/Lift/taxis if you want to get around the city efficiently.
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Houston weather is unpredictable
It can be 50 degrees in the morning, 90 degrees in the afternoon and 70 degrees by evening with a thunderstorm and high winds on the horizon. You really never know what Houston weather will throw at you, so dress in layers and pack some comfortable shoes.
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Everything is bigger in Texas…including the BUGS!
Houston is hot and humid almost year round and built on top of a swamp. Because of that environment, it is a haven for insects and native wildlife. We have palmetto bugs (also called water bugs or tree roaches), walking sticks and centipedes that can grow up to 3” long! Mosquito season is year round, Feb-May is Love Bug season and May-July is June Bug season. Don’t worry, they live OUTSIDE but they can occasionally find themselves on a screen porch (or even indoors) if you leave a door open. It’s just part of living in a swampy environment. Welcome to Houston! LOL!