Guidebook for Houston
Shopping
Texas' largest shopping mall offering upscale shops, an ice skating rink and numerous restaurants.
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdTexas' largest shopping mall offering upscale shops, an ice skating rink and numerous restaurants.
Houston Premium Outlets
29300 Hempstead RdNice selection of outlet stores not too far from Houston
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardGreat area that is nearby with shops, food and bars
Sightseeing
Houston Museum District
Wonderful selection of museums for all ages
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDowntown park area that hosts different festivals and events
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueHiking and biking trails, great place to run, walk and play!
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwyAerospace hub
Food Scene
Restaurants, rides and shops along the water. Great place for a day trip.
575 locals recommend
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveRestaurants, rides and shops along the water. Great place for a day trip.
The Original Ninfa's where fajitas were invented and they have some of the best margaritas in the city
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdThe Original Ninfa's where fajitas were invented and they have some of the best margaritas in the city
Known for their chicken and waffles but be prepared to wait in line outside
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StKnown for their chicken and waffles but be prepared to wait in line outside
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop WGreat local chain seafood restaurant
Cute house that was converted in to a restaurant with a great patio
62 locals recommend
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrCute house that was converted in to a restaurant with a great patio
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdWonderful tacos with a great selection
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StHouston institution
Great home-cooked Italian. You must order the fired asparagus with crab meat and the chicken marsala. Delicious!
4925 W Alabama St
4925 West Alabama StreetGreat home-cooked Italian. You must order the fired asparagus with crab meat and the chicken marsala. Delicious!
Houston's
4848 Kirby DrFabulous ribs, burgers, everything!
Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StSome of the best BBQ around
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdWonderful Greek food
Goode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrPopular BBQ in Houston
Local Foods Rice Village
2424 Dunstan RdFresh and healthy food choices close to my place.
Benjy's
2424 Dunstan RdGreat brunch menu, food choices and nice bar area.
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdGreat coffee shop with food.
Shipley Do-Nuts
9203 South Main StreetBest donuts and kolaches in town!
The best cupcake place in the city. Flavors rotate every day. The strawberry and red velvet are two of my favorite.
36 locals recommend
Delicious Kitchen - Supplier
9514 Westpark DrThe best cupcake place in the city. Flavors rotate every day. The strawberry and red velvet are two of my favorite.
Adorable café in a nursery setting that has breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. They are famous for their chocolate chip cookies.
59 locals recommend
Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama StAdorable café in a nursery setting that has breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. They are famous for their chocolate chip cookies.
Pappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WGreat place for Mexican food and margaritas
Everything Else
Galveston
Beach area with shopping, restaurants and different activities
Lake where you can fish, rent boats and participate in other water activities. Also a great place to eat at one of the many restaurants along the water.
84 locals recommend
Lake Conroe
Lake where you can fish, rent boats and participate in other water activities. Also a great place to eat at one of the many restaurants along the water.
Grounds where the rodeo, Nutcracker Market, OTC and other conferences and events take place
771 locals recommend
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayGrounds where the rodeo, Nutcracker Market, OTC and other conferences and events take place
The largest medical center in the world with top doctors and hospitals that are visited by patients from all over
236 locals recommend
Texas Medical Center
The largest medical center in the world with top doctors and hospitals that are visited by patients from all over
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful zoo right in the city! They have a brand new gorilla exhibit.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrWonderful zoo right in the city! They have a brand new gorilla exhibit.
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
21300 I-45Great waterpark that is fun for people of all ages
Parks & Nature
A community of shops, restaurants and museums designed to resemble America during the early 1900's
88 locals recommend
Old Town Spring
403 Main StA community of shops, restaurants and museums designed to resemble America during the early 1900's
Drinks & Nightlife
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveLocal brewery that has regular tours and tastings
Top chef in Houston who puts his twist on popular bar food. Great selection of beers.
104 locals recommend
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdTop chef in Houston who puts his twist on popular bar food. Great selection of beers.
Simone on Sunset
2418 Sunset BlvdAdorable wine bar with great specials, sangria and tasty food.
Dive bar with popular drinks like the strawberry basil margarita and frozen screwdriver.
16 locals recommend
Under the Volcano
2349 Bissonnet StDive bar with popular drinks like the strawberry basil margarita and frozen screwdriver.
Little Woodrow's Rice Village
5611 Morningside DrPopular Texas bar with vast selection of beers.
One of the best patios in Houston with outside bars, TV's, picnic tables, beer, wine, spirits and food.
76 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Cafe Bar & Grill
1034 W 20th StOne of the best patios in Houston with outside bars, TV's, picnic tables, beer, wine, spirits and food.