Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Closest restaurant to the space, it's a newer spot that's opened. Closed on Mondays, parking is tight.
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Maga's Restaurant
1123 Dumble StClosest restaurant to the space, it's a newer spot that's opened. Closed on Mondays, parking is tight.
Closed on Mondays and they do have some weird hours, but the food is great. Within walking distance of the space!
Texas Tacos and BBQ
1000 Telephone RdClosed on Mondays and they do have some weird hours, but the food is great. Within walking distance of the space!
Another place within walking distance, this place does have weird hours also. Thai food - Generally open for lunch and dinner.
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Kanomwan
736 1/2 Telephone RdAnother place within walking distance, this place does have weird hours also. Thai food - Generally open for lunch and dinner.
Easy to get to if you have a car, a little bit further if you walk - good sandwiches and italian food, open for lunch and dinner (closes around 6-8ish depending on the day)
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Mandola's Deli
4105 Leeland StEasy to get to if you have a car, a little bit further if you walk - good sandwiches and italian food, open for lunch and dinner (closes around 6-8ish depending on the day)
Jack in the Box
4403 Fannin StFast food, within walking distance
Treats of Mexico
724 Telephone RdCandy, shaved ice, ice cream, froyo
We love this place and go here quite a bit - dessert, bakery, food, coffee, tea, free wifi - power outlets may be tough to come by
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Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StWe love this place and go here quite a bit - dessert, bakery, food, coffee, tea, free wifi - power outlets may be tough to come by
The original Ninfa's on Navigation is a great spot for Mexican food
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdThe original Ninfa's on Navigation is a great spot for Mexican food
Champ Burger is an awesome East End place - closes at 4 PM, not open on weekends
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Champ-Burger
304 Sampson StChamp Burger is an awesome East End place - closes at 4 PM, not open on weekends
Moon Tower is a great East End spot - beers and hot dogs and a few other items. Not a quick place, enjoy hanging out a bit
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Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StMoon Tower is a great East End spot - beers and hot dogs and a few other items. Not a quick place, enjoy hanging out a bit
Andes Cafe is a must for brunch or breakfast. Open all day, all the food is good here
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Andes Cafe
401 Franklin StreetAndes Cafe is a must for brunch or breakfast. Open all day, all the food is good here
Drinks & Nightlife
Super close to the space, walk over there and have a drink while playing old school arcade games or sitting on the patio
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Lil' Danny Speedo's Go Fly a Kite Lounge
823 Dumble StSuper close to the space, walk over there and have a drink while playing old school arcade games or sitting on the patio
Open late, this place has a kitchen that does sandwiches and a few other items. Has beers available too.
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Bohemeo's
708 Telephone RdOpen late, this place has a kitchen that does sandwiches and a few other items. Has beers available too.
Warehouse Live
2600 St Emanuel StConcert Hall
Little Woodrow's Eado
801 Walker StGreat spot for a drink, usually some food trucks outside
Around the Corner
1510 Hutchins StNice spot in EaDo - great views of downtown on the patio
8th Wonder Brewery - lots of outdoor space and Eatsie Boys food truck will keep you happy and well fed
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8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St8th Wonder Brewery - lots of outdoor space and Eatsie Boys food truck will keep you happy and well fed
White Oak Tónlistarhús
2915 N Main StThe oldest craft brewery in Texas - tours on Saturdays!
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveThe oldest craft brewery in Texas - tours on Saturdays!
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
2005 Lake Robbins DrGenerally where all the big concerts take place...
Revention Music Center
520 Texas AvePaul Revere Rum Distillery
2201 Dallas StreetCraft rum distillery
Voodoo Queen Daiquiri Dive
322 Milby StDive bar
Getting Around
Eastwood TC station
4400 Gulf FwyTransit center for buses connecting to other routes
A stop on the Green Metro line, take this westbound into downtown to change to the Red line or see EaDo/Downtown items
Altic/Howard Hughes Station
A stop on the Green Metro line, take this westbound into downtown to change to the Red line or see EaDo/Downtown items
EaDo/Stadium station
Transfer to the Metro Purple line
All international and non-Southwest Airlines flights
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George Bush millilandaflugvöllur
2800 N Terminal RdAll international and non-Southwest Airlines flights
Mostly Southwest Airlines and a few other domestic flights
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William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport BlvdMostly Southwest Airlines and a few other domestic flights
Houston, TX station
902 Washington AveAmtrak Station
Greyhound
2121 Main StMain Greyhound Bus Station
Central Station Rusk
Main transfer station for all 3 METRO rail lines
Shopping
Gallerían
5085 Westheimer RdThe Galleria - high end shopping mall
Shop local on Sundays - wide variety of food and other items to be purchased on the Esplanade
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East End Farmers Market
2800 Navigation BlvdShop local on Sundays - wide variety of food and other items to be purchased on the Esplanade
Walmart Supercenter
111 Yale StIf you're in a pinch and want to deal with lots of people...
Finca Tres Robles
257 N Greenwood StThe first urban farm inside the 610 loop - they have a market to buy items
Parks & Nature
Great park, zoo is located here - in between the Museum District and Texas Medical Center across from Rice University off the Metro Red line
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGreat park, zoo is located here - in between the Museum District and Texas Medical Center across from Rice University off the Metro Red line
Another great park - great walking loop, arboretum is here too.
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Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Another great park - great walking loop, arboretum is here too.
Great park in the city - urban green space surrounded by tall downtown buildings
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StGreat park in the city - urban green space surrounded by tall downtown buildings
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveAlong Allen Parkway, you'll get great views of Houston
This historic ship served in both World Wars & is open to the public for self & guided tours.
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site
One Independence PkwyThis historic ship served in both World Wars & is open to the public for self & guided tours.
Circa-1939 obelisk & museum commemorating the battle that marked Texas' independence from Mexico
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San Jacinto Bardaga Staðarminjasafn
3523 Independence PkwyCirca-1939 obelisk & museum commemorating the battle that marked Texas' independence from Mexico
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Houston Dynamo - take the METRO Green westbound to EaDo/Stadium
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BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveHome of the Houston Dynamo - take the METRO Green westbound to EaDo/Stadium
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome of the Astros! Take the Metro Green line westbound
Home of the Texans! Take the METRO Green line westbound and transfer to METRO Red Southbound at the Main Street station (transfers are free)
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NRG Stadion
NRG ParkwayHome of the Texans! Take the METRO Green line westbound and transfer to METRO Red Southbound at the Main Street station (transfers are free)
Toyota Miðstöð
1510 Polk StHome of the Rockets! Doubles as a concert venue
TDECU Stadium
Home of the University of Houston Cougars
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StMFA has great stuff
Houston Náttúrufræðistofnun
5555 Hermann Park DrFantastic museum - Natural Science and History
Johnson geimmiðstöðin
2101 E NASA PkwyNASA! Yes, you can take the bus out here...
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby StTouring Broadway Plays and other items
University of Houston
4300 Calhoun RdUniversity of Houston!
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne StTexas Southern University!
Rice University
6100 Main StRice University!