Food Scene
Great food, lovely patio, good bar next door (Little Woodrows)
14 locals recommend
Istanbul Grill & Deli
5613 Morningside DrGreat food, lovely patio, good bar next door (Little Woodrows)
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StThe best dessert shop in Houston
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdGreat Montrose Cafe
Drinks & Nightlife
Clé
2301 Main StVegas style club - classy and a hot spot but pricey.
Dress to impress
Saint Dane's Bar & Grille
Great little bar, dog friendly, great prices
Karoeke and music bingo depending on what night, great drinks
46 locals recommend
Christian's Tailgate Bar and Grill
2820 White Oak DrKaroeke and music bingo depending on what night, great drinks
OKRA Charity Saloon
924 Congress StTo experience downtown nightlife - go bar hopping
Reserve 101
1201 Caroline StMust go to for Whiskey lovers. Dress to Impress
Great live music venue, bowling and the downtown mall nearby - head to the Reserve 101 after!
195 locals recommend
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StGreat live music venue, bowling and the downtown mall nearby - head to the Reserve 101 after!
Parks & Nature
Fantastic and big park. Golf Course, zoo, amphitheater, gardens and trails
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StFantastic and big park. Golf Course, zoo, amphitheater, gardens and trails
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenuePerfect for long walks, runs and biking
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe GALLERIA - because big malls are the best
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardGreat collection of boutique and unique shops
Essentials
Kroger
4000 Polk StEntertainment & Activities
Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
3839 Weslayan StThe 2nd best movie theater
IPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer RdThe fancy and best movie theater - but pricey
Great zoo, park train, and small aquarium - Perfect during christmas time - "Houston Zoo Lights"
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrGreat zoo, park train, and small aquarium - Perfect during christmas time - "Houston Zoo Lights"
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayMinute Maid Park
501 Crawford StBaseball!
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StBasketball!
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveFutbol!
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasGetting Around
Lite rail - closest stop next to NRG Center. Goes through the medical center, midtown, downtown, to the soccer stadium, and to University of Houston
14 locals recommend
Metro Rail
Metro RailLite rail - closest stop next to NRG Center. Goes through the medical center, midtown, downtown, to the soccer stadium, and to University of Houston