Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
A Heights Neighborhood restaurant serving rustic Italian cuisine with a gulf coast perspective.
Only open for dinner. They do not accept reservations, but you can call ahead to get on the wait list. It's a 5-7 minute walk from your private room, so you can still be getting ready while you're in line. Also great for take-out.
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Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrA Heights Neighborhood restaurant serving rustic Italian cuisine with a gulf coast perspective.
Only open for dinner. They do not accept reservations, but you can call ahead to get on the wait list. It's a 5-7 minute walk from your private room, so you can still be getting ready while you're in line. Also great for take-out.
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline DrExcellent local BBQ spot.
Pepper Twins
315 Fairview StSpicy, organic Chinese food.
Golden Bagels & Coffee
3119 White Oak DrWalking distance bagel shop.
A short walk down the street. This low-key establishment features pastries, beer, wine and coffees in an unassuming environment with outdoor/indoor seating and free wi-fi, ideal for studying and reading. Antidote focuses on drip coffees and fancy brews, including the coveted Cajeta Latte, made with goat’s milk caramel and signature beverage, The Antidote (coffee with a shot of espresso).
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Antidote
729 Studewood StA short walk down the street. This low-key establishment features pastries, beer, wine and coffees in an unassuming environment with outdoor/indoor seating and free wi-fi, ideal for studying and reading. Antidote focuses on drip coffees and fancy brews, including the coveted Cajeta Latte, made with goat’s milk caramel and signature beverage, The Antidote (coffee with a shot of espresso).
Family-owned chain retailer with a large selection of wine, liquor & beer (some with deli counters).
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdFamily-owned chain retailer with a large selection of wine, liquor & beer (some with deli counters).
Local Foods Heights
714 Yale StTasty healthy food a short walk away.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful view of Buffalo Bayou and downtown. Great for a morning or sunset walk or a jog. There are also rental bikes available.
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Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyBeautiful view of Buffalo Bayou and downtown. Great for a morning or sunset walk or a jog. There are also rental bikes available.
Essentials
Local grocery store. Nothing special, but convenient and reasonable prices.
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Kroger
4000 Polk StLocal grocery store. Nothing special, but convenient and reasonable prices.
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StDrinks & Nightlife
Better Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale StNearby cozy cocktail bar with great food.
Mongoose Versus Cobra
1011 McGowen StTown In City Brewing Company
1125 W Cavalcade StHoller Brewing Co
2206 Edwards StSaint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveThe Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdSightseeing
Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, is a must-see attraction in Houston. This is a huge complex, where you can walk through the space shuttle replica Independence and the enormous shuttle carrier aircraft it's mounted on. In the visitor center, you can wander inside a replica of America's first space station, Skylab, and touch a rock from the moon. This is also the place to learn about NASA's upcoming missions, which is currently focused on travel to Mars. If you are here on a Friday, you can even meet an astronaut when they do presentations at 11:00am and 1:00pm.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, is a must-see attraction in Houston. This is a huge complex, where you can walk through the space shuttle replica Independence and the enormous shuttle carrier aircraft it's mounted on. In the visitor center, you can wander inside a replica of America's first space station, Skylab, and touch a rock from the moon. This is also the place to learn about NASA's upcoming missions, which is currently focused on travel to Mars. If you are here on a Friday, you can even meet an astronaut when they do presentations at 11:00am and 1:00pm.
The Museum District is one of Houston's greatest cultural attractions, with 19 museums residing in this beautiful area. Eleven of these are free to the public. Some of the highlights include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Children's Museum, the Menil Collection, the Holocaust Museum, and the Contemporary Arts Museum, to name just a few. Also in this area is the lovely Hermann Park, with the Houston Zoo and the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
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Houston Museum District
The Museum District is one of Houston's greatest cultural attractions, with 19 museums residing in this beautiful area. Eleven of these are free to the public. Some of the highlights include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Children's Museum, the Menil Collection, the Holocaust Museum, and the Contemporary Arts Museum, to name just a few. Also in this area is the lovely Hermann Park, with the Houston Zoo and the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
The Rice University Campus is an oasis in downtown Houston and a favorite outdoor space for many Houstonians. Walking and running trails, thousands of mature trees, and lovely old buildings are spread over this 300-acre campus. Also on the grounds are a large number of impressive contemporary artworks that lend to the tranquil atmosphere. Many of these installations are equally, or even more, impressive in the evening when they are lit. The Rice Gallery is a must-see sight on campus, with huge temporary art installations that almost engulf visitors as they explore the space. Stop in at the Welcome Center at Lovett Hall for more information on the latest things to see at Rice University.
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Rice University
6100 Main StThe Rice University Campus is an oasis in downtown Houston and a favorite outdoor space for many Houstonians. Walking and running trails, thousands of mature trees, and lovely old buildings are spread over this 300-acre campus. Also on the grounds are a large number of impressive contemporary artworks that lend to the tranquil atmosphere. Many of these installations are equally, or even more, impressive in the evening when they are lit. The Rice Gallery is a must-see sight on campus, with huge temporary art installations that almost engulf visitors as they explore the space. Stop in at the Welcome Center at Lovett Hall for more information on the latest things to see at Rice University.
Entertainment & Activities
Modern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
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AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveModern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.