Houston, Texas Attractions
To make your stay in Houston more enjoyable, we have provided a list of local attractions for you. So whether you take advantage of what the The Westin Galleria Houston has to offer, or venture off-site, Houston has plenty to do during your free time.
Top Restaurants
Local Attractions
Golf Courses
Shopping
Nightlife
Museums
Additional Links
Top Restaurants in the Area
Houston, Texas offers a variety of great restaurants to choose from. For a complete list, please visit the Houston Dining Guide or choose from some great options below.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
6213 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-789-2333
Zula
705 Main (corner of Main and Capital)
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713-227-7052
Kubo’s Sushi Bar & Grill
2414 University Blvd. 3200
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-528-7878
Bistro Le Cep
11112 Westheimer @ Wilcrest
Houston, TX 77042
Phone: 713-783-3985
Tony’s
3755 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77046
Phone: 713-622-6778
Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant & Bar
2441 University Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-520-5025
Mark’s American Cuisine
1658 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 713-523-3800
Local Attractions
Sea creatures of every shape and size are on view at the Downtown Aquarium. The Sunken Temple exhibit reveals the wonders of ancient Mayan culture and the underwater world, while a journey on the Shark Voyage gives you an intimate view of the ocean’s most infamous predators. A great place for family fun, the aquarium also features outdoor attractions such as the 100-foot Diving Bell Ferris Wheel and the Dancing Fountains. Drink and dine at the Aquarium Restaurant or the Dive Lounge. And while there, make sure to check out the new white tiger’s exhibit.
410 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713-223-FISH
Just minutes away from downtown, the Houston Zoo is tucked inside Hermann Park, home to a wealth of family friendly destinations. The zoo covers an expanse of 55 acres and is home to thousands of animals that represent more than 500 species, from winged creatures that fly free in the Tropical Bird House, to the slithering reptiles that constitute one of the nation’s largest collections of venomous snakes. A zoo favorite is Blanco, an American Alligator whose white coloring makes him an extremely rare breed (there are only 14 others known to exist). If you need a chance to cool off from the humidity, take a spin on the newly added Wildlife Carousel, a covered ride that features a distinctive variety of animal-shaped figures, including native Texan icons like the armadillo. In keeping with their nationally recognized commitment to wildlife preservation, the Houston Zoo uses part of the nominal fee collected at this attraction to fund ongoing conservation projects.
1513 N. MacGregor
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-533-6500
Market Square Historic District
Bounded by Travis, Milam, Congress and Preston streets, Market Square has remained a geographic centerpiece of downtown Houston since the arrival of the Allen Brothers (the city’s “founders”) more than 150 years ago. The streets are lined with fine examples of 19th Century architecture and a slew of entertainment venues, nightclubs and dining establishments that suit a variety of tastes. Nearly as old as the locale itself, La Carafe (813 Congress Street) offers a low-key, intimate setting and has an extensive wine list. If you’re looking for a more raucous way to spend the evening, try Spy (112 Travis Street), a dance club catering to the 20- to 30-something crowd that features a variety of music and plenty of singles to flirt with. Market Square Park gives visitors the opportunity to get away from the noise and take a relaxing evening stroll.
Space Center Houston is about as close as you can get to the moon without actually going there. Through a combination of live presentations, film and a large collection of artifacts, visitors to the Houston Space Center learn everything there is to know about the history of human space travel. Exhibits like the Living in Space simulate the challenges presented to astronauts when they attempt to perform everyday tasks like bathing in microgravity, while the tram tour takes visitors behind closed doors to catch a glimpse of the action at the nearby NASA Johnson Space Center. Also on view at the Houston space facility are large collections of artifacts and equipment including spacesuits, flight capsules and moon rocks. True space enthusiasts may enjoy Space Center Houston’s Level 9 Tour where they are personally escorted on an exploration of NASA’s control and training facilities such as the Space Environment Simulation Lab and the new Mission Control Center.
1601 NASA Road 1
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-244-2100
This popular spot is a must for locals who enjoy the outdoors. Spread over more than 1400 acres, Memorial Park offers a variety of activities and excursions including six miles of recreational trails along the bayou (perfect for biking or jogging) and the behemoth Memorial Park Golf Course. It’s no secret that this is also a great place to see and be seen — particularly on the trails, where many can be found strutting, stretching and showing off their stuff. For those less interested in the spectacle, the park also offers tennis courts equipped for night play, a driving range and plenty of grassy plots to picnic or relax. The park has one restaurant that offers good food at affordable prices, as well as a juice shop stocked with power bars and nutritional drinks.
6501 Memorial
Houston, TX 77098
Golf Courses
Wildcat Golf Club
1200 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77045
Phone: 713-413-3400
MeadowBrook Farms Golf Club
9595 S. Fry Road
Katy, TX 77494
Phone: 281-693-4653
Memorial Park Golf Course
6501 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 713-862-4033
Tour 18
3102 FM 1960 Rd E
Humble, TX 77338
Phone: 281-540-1818
Redstone Golf Club
5860 Wilson Road
Humble, TX 77396
Phone: 281-454-6590
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Road
Suite 4850
Houston, TX 77056
Katy Mills Mall
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Katy, TX 77494
Rice Village Shopping Center
Corner of University & Kirby
Houston, TX 77005
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray Street
Houston, TX 77019
Nightlife
Below is a list of some sports bars and pubs in the local area, but you can also go to Houston Nightlife page to look for more specific bars & restaurants.
DJ'S Restaurant & Sports Bar
12033 Highway 6
Houston, TX 77545
Phone: 281-431-7700
Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside Drive
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-581-8438
Dave & Buster’s Inc
6010 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-952-2233
Big John's Sport’s Bar & Grill
6150 Wilcrest @ Harwin
Houston, TX 77072
Phone: 281-498-3499
Ernie's on the Banks
1010 Banks Street
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 866-464-9251
Museums
Below is a list of museums in the local Houston area. You can find a full list of museums at the Houston Museum Business Directory website.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
1 Hermann Circle Dr # Or
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-639-4629
Children’s Museum of Houston
1500 Binz
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-522-1138
The Museum of Fine Arts
1001 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-639-7300
Additional Links
Houston Chamber of Commerce links
Houston Intercontinental Hotel
