Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Great little Vietnamese Pho joint. Reasonable pricing and fast service.
8 locals recommend
Les Givral's Kahve
4601 Washington AveGreat little Vietnamese Pho joint. Reasonable pricing and fast service.
Best Thai-Lao food in all of Houston nestle in a grocery store. I am Thai and I only go to this place for Thai food. Outside of my house, it is the best, most authentic Isaan food in Houston.
Asia Market Thai Lao
3620 North Main StreetBest Thai-Lao food in all of Houston nestle in a grocery store. I am Thai and I only go to this place for Thai food. Outside of my house, it is the best, most authentic Isaan food in Houston.
1 minute walk from the house, gourmet Italian pizza, great salads and wine options, outdoor sitting. Popular lunch choice for the locals
43 locals recommend
Candelari's Pizzeria
2617 W Holcombe Blvd1 minute walk from the house, gourmet Italian pizza, great salads and wine options, outdoor sitting. Popular lunch choice for the locals
Parks & Nature
Take a break from City rat race to enjoy Houston's nature right in the heart of Houston. If interested, the visitor center has knowledgeable staff to answer all your floral and fauna questions.
188 locals recommend
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrTake a break from City rat race to enjoy Houston's nature right in the heart of Houston. If interested, the visitor center has knowledgeable staff to answer all your floral and fauna questions.
Memorial Park is one of the best spots for outdoor life not too far from urban living. The Park is in the walking distance from the house, has several playgrounds, a golf course with a restaurant, big open free areas for football, soccer, picnics, BBQ, running-walking paths, hiking trails, and a swimming pool in summer.
279 locals recommend
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Memorial Park is one of the best spots for outdoor life not too far from urban living. The Park is in the walking distance from the house, has several playgrounds, a golf course with a restaurant, big open free areas for football, soccer, picnics, BBQ, running-walking paths, hiking trails, and a swimming pool in summer.
Getting Around
Rent a bike at B-Cycle to ride to Downtown through trails of Allen Parkway. Bike trails entrance is at Jackson Hill street and Memorial Drive. The trail maps are available at the house. Trails offer a great way to see Houston more intimately, and a great photo opportunities! Allen Parkway trails have access to kayak rental at the Bayou.
Houston BCycle - 24ELEVEN Washington
2411 Washington AveRent a bike at B-Cycle to ride to Downtown through trails of Allen Parkway. Bike trails entrance is at Jackson Hill street and Memorial Drive. The trail maps are available at the house. Trails offer a great way to see Houston more intimately, and a great photo opportunities! Allen Parkway trails have access to kayak rental at the Bayou.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
Asia Society Texas Center
1370 Southmore Blvd
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St
Alley Theatre
615 Texas Ave
White Oak Music Hall
2915 N Main StShopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdAll major fashion brands.
Nordstrom Rack Centre at Post Oak
5000 Westheimer RdGreat discounts on all Nordstrom brands.
Essentials
Walking distance from the house. Simple food options, pharmacy, skin care, basic essentials.
140 locals recommend
CVS
917 Main StWalking distance from the house. Simple food options, pharmacy, skin care, basic essentials.
Everything Else
outdoor eating, music, events, skating rink in winter, walking and biking friendly.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Stoutdoor eating, music, events, skating rink in winter, walking and biking friendly.
Walkable and ridable neighborhood with many restaurants, parks, playgrounds. Great place during Christmas with Christmas Lights in the Heights events.
226 locals recommend
Houston Heights
Walkable and ridable neighborhood with many restaurants, parks, playgrounds. Great place during Christmas with Christmas Lights in the Heights events.