Guidebook for Houston
Sightseeing
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1533 Sul Ross StAmazing and unique private collection, free to the public.
Significant collection. Be sure to experience The Light Inside, the James Turrell light tunnel.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StSignificant collection. Be sure to experience The Light Inside, the James Turrell light tunnel.
Across the street from the Museum of Fine Arts and a wonderful complement to it.
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdAcross the street from the Museum of Fine Arts and a wonderful complement to it.
Largest medical center IN THE WORLD - no exaggeration. 54 non-profit institutions, including 21 hospitals, 8 specialty institutions, 8 academic/research institutions, 3 med schools, 6 nursing schools
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Texas Medical Center
Largest medical center IN THE WORLD - no exaggeration. 54 non-profit institutions, including 21 hospitals, 8 specialty institutions, 8 academic/research institutions, 3 med schools, 6 nursing schools
Relaxation, meditation, contemplation, art appreciation - all in one. This is what happens when artists Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman combine with architects Philip Johnson, Howard Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry to create "a stillness that moves."
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StRelaxation, meditation, contemplation, art appreciation - all in one. This is what happens when artists Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman combine with architects Philip Johnson, Howard Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry to create "a stillness that moves."
Unique among Turrell's works, an experience to be had. Reservations required, free to the public.
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James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Unique among Turrell's works, an experience to be had. Reservations required, free to the public.
Food Scene
The best geleto in town! Don't just take my word for it, ask any Italian in Houston.
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SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet Originale
3939 Montrose BlvdThe best geleto in town! Don't just take my word for it, ask any Italian in Houston.
Canopy
3939 Montrose BlvdGreat food, good wine list, awesome neighborhood breakfast/lunch/dinner spot.
You don't have to spring for the hip and trendy (and expensive) halogen siphon coffee, they also serve good old fashioned espresso. Delicious sandwiches and baked goods.
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Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StYou don't have to spring for the hip and trendy (and expensive) halogen siphon coffee, they also serve good old fashioned espresso. Delicious sandwiches and baked goods.
Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrCoffee AND wine. Can't beat that!
Great for a sandwich or just a croissant. Can also crank out a wedding cake if you need one.
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Acadian Bakery
604 W Alabama StGreat for a sandwich or just a croissant. Can also crank out a wedding cake if you need one.
One of the best breakfasts in town. But get there super early or go during the week, the line can wrap around the block.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StOne of the best breakfasts in town. But get there super early or go during the week, the line can wrap around the block.
Chapultepec Lupita
813 Richmond Ave24 hour Mexican food, great margaritas, best chips and salsa in town!
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdWow. Wow. Wow. Sushi but not like you've ever had before.
Small, intimate, extraordinary food. The fried cauliflower is a must. Yes, it sounds like a deep fried bland vegetable, and yes it looks like it's moving and alive when it is served, just order it!
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Roost
1972 Fairview StSmall, intimate, extraordinary food. The fried cauliflower is a must. Yes, it sounds like a deep fried bland vegetable, and yes it looks like it's moving and alive when it is served, just order it!
Nippon Japanese Restaurant
4464 Montrose BlvdExcellent sushi. Many of your fellow diners will be Japanese.
Yes, this is ANOTHER Mexican restaurant in Houston, but with a focus on seafood. Great outdoor patio weather permitting.
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El Pueblito Patio
1423 Richmond AveYes, this is ANOTHER Mexican restaurant in Houston, but with a focus on seafood. Great outdoor patio weather permitting.
All the chocolate, baked goods, and ice cream are made onsite/in house. Yes, a slice of cake costs $9, just remember it's enough for three people.
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The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StAll the chocolate, baked goods, and ice cream are made onsite/in house. Yes, a slice of cake costs $9, just remember it's enough for three people.
Aladdin
912 Westheimer RdCafeteria style middle eastern cuisine, huge portions, fresh mango juice, yum!
Yes, a restaurant that's all about macaroni and cheese - served about 30 different ways.
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Jus' Mac Montrose
106 Westheimer RdYes, a restaurant that's all about macaroni and cheese - served about 30 different ways.
Great homestyle food, large portions, great prices. Favorites include the Chinese Chicken Salad, either of the tortas, the turkey meatloaf, the flat iron steak and any of the burgers. Best fries ever!
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Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StGreat homestyle food, large portions, great prices. Favorites include the Chinese Chicken Salad, either of the tortas, the turkey meatloaf, the flat iron steak and any of the burgers. Best fries ever!
Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer RdNew addition to the neighborhood!
UB Preserv
1609 Westheimer RdThis is what James Beard award winners do in Houston.
The most money I've ever spent on dinner - and well worth every penny. Best customer service, informed wait staff, amazing food, and the gin and tonics are required.
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BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland StThe most money I've ever spent on dinner - and well worth every penny. Best customer service, informed wait staff, amazing food, and the gin and tonics are required.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Continental Club
3714 Main StLive music? YES!
Best wine bar in town. Awesome patios in front, on the side, and in the back. Inside on the sofa ain't bad either.
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Boheme
307 Fairview StBest wine bar in town. Awesome patios in front, on the side, and in the back. Inside on the sofa ain't bad either.
Mixology at its finest. Former Firestone tire store now super cool cocktail lounge.
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdMixology at its finest. Former Firestone tire store now super cool cocktail lounge.
Bar Victor
4321 Montrose BlvdElegant french art deco. Cool bar, hip space.
Everything Else
Access Metro here for points North, South, and East. West not so much.
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Ensemble/HCC Stn SB station
Access Metro here for points North, South, and East. West not so much.
Entertainment & Activities
赫爾曼公園
6001 Fannin StOne of Houston's earliest parks.
Yes, the IMAX theater is awesome and yes, the Museum of Natural Science is way interesting, but check out the Butterfly Rainforest Pyramid.
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休士頓自然科學博物館
5555 Hermann Park DrYes, the IMAX theater is awesome and yes, the Museum of Natural Science is way interesting, but check out the Butterfly Rainforest Pyramid.
NRG體育場
NRG ParkwayHome of the Texans!
豐田中心
1510 Polk StConcerts and basketball!
美汁源公園
501 Crawford StHome of the Houston Astros!
Parks & Nature
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrLions, and tiger, and bears!
Large grassy dog park adjacent to and in between the Rothko Chapel and The Menil Collection.
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Menil Park
1423 Branard StLarge grassy dog park adjacent to and in between the Rothko Chapel and The Menil Collection.
Essentials
Gym available 24x7, includes a salt water pool, and basketball courts. Avoid crowds by staying awy from 430p - 730p.
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24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
3201 Louisiana StGym available 24x7, includes a salt water pool, and basketball courts. Avoid crowds by staying awy from 430p - 730p.
H-E-B
6055 South FwyGreat produce, decent wine and beer selection. Go to see and be seen.
Pak's
301 W Alabama StLate night snacks, typical convenience store food, amazing music.
D & Q The Beer Station
806 Richmond AveNot your typical convenience/beer store. Huge selection.
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdGrocery store for wine, beer, and liquor.