Guidebook for Houston
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrThe Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StRice University
6100 Main StGreat museum covering the history of the U.S. space program and its future. Very kid friendly + entertaining. Make sure you take the tram tour.
426 locals recommend
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwyGreat museum covering the history of the U.S. space program and its future. Very kid friendly + entertaining. Make sure you take the tram tour.
Essentials
Walking distance from the apartment. Nice selection of grocery items, includes a Starbucks inside.
220 locals recommend
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StWalking distance from the apartment. Nice selection of grocery items, includes a Starbucks inside.
Food Scene
Panera Bread
3151 W Holcombe BlvdAlso within walking distance, for emergency coffee-and-bagel runs.
Antonios Mexican Grille
3147 W Holcombe BlvdSmall Mexican restaurant within walking distance.
Tolkien-themed quaint + cute old-school hippie restaurant. Be prepared for uneven floors, sprouts, and huge portions. Have some mead!
22 locals recommend
Hobbit Cafe
2243 Richmond AveTolkien-themed quaint + cute old-school hippie restaurant. Be prepared for uneven floors, sprouts, and huge portions. Have some mead!
Reputedly the best Thai food in Houston. Like most things here, it is hidden in a strip mall.
41 locals recommend
Thai Gourmet
6324 Richmond AveReputedly the best Thai food in Houston. Like most things here, it is hidden in a strip mall.
Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 6:30, year round. Free parking.
6 locals recommend
Rice University Farmers Market
6128 Greenbriar DrEvery Tuesday from 3:30 to 6:30, year round. Free parking.
Pretty decent local taco chain, has good breakfast options as well. Try the queso, don't worry, they'll remind you about it.
170 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdPretty decent local taco chain, has good breakfast options as well. Try the queso, don't worry, they'll remind you about it.
Great new chef-led quality BBQ joint. Atmospheric seating and delicious Tex-mex sides. Try the elote (Mexican grilled street corn).
125 locals recommend
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueGreat new chef-led quality BBQ joint. Atmospheric seating and delicious Tex-mex sides. Try the elote (Mexican grilled street corn).
Shopping
The Blue Hand
2323 University BlvdEclectic/boho shop in Rice Village, right next door to a good Turkish restaurant.
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardCollection of upscale shops.
The largest shopping mall in Texas, and the 8th largest in the U.S.
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe largest shopping mall in Texas, and the 8th largest in the U.S.
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StAwesome + large import food store.
Getting Around
Texas Medical Center Transit Center station
6910 FanninBus and light rail hub
Bus and light rail hub, across the street from a Megabus stop. Also the site of a Bcycle, bike rental station: houston.bcycle.com
8 locals recommend
Downtown TC station
Bus and light rail hub, across the street from a Megabus stop. Also the site of a Bcycle, bike rental station: houston.bcycle.com
Parks & Nature
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGalveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005