Guidebook for Houston
Sightseeing
Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann DrWe are within walking distance to Hermman Park.
We are within walking distance to Rice University and recommend seeing the James Turrell Skyspace - http://skyspace.rice.edu
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Rice University
6100 Main StWe are within walking distance to Rice University and recommend seeing the James Turrell Skyspace - http://skyspace.rice.edu
The best time to go is in October when the sunflowers are in bloom,
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrThe best time to go is in October when the sunflowers are in bloom,
Waterwall park .. take a picnic and watch the water flow. Nice at night.
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Park Gerald D. Hines Waterwall
2800 Post Oak BlvdWaterwall park .. take a picnic and watch the water flow. Nice at night.
Arts & Culture
Within walking distance to many museums.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StWithin walking distance to many museums.
Beautiful architecture, nice exhibits, very peaceful place
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Asia Society Texas Center
1370 Southmore BlvdBeautiful architecture, nice exhibits, very peaceful place
Prirodoslovni muzej u Houstonu
5555 Hermann Park DrAnd go to the Cockrell Butterfly Center
If you get a chance to come during the season - here's a link to check out the upcoming free shows: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com
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Miller Vanjski Kazalište
6000 Hermann Park DrIf you get a chance to come during the season - here's a link to check out the upcoming free shows: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com
Free museum - closed on Monday and Tuesdays - http://www.menil.org
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Menilova zbirka
1533 Sul Ross StFree museum - closed on Monday and Tuesdays - http://www.menil.org
Everything Else
Close to the Houston Medical Center via the Metrorail
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe BlvdClose to the Houston Medical Center via the Metrorail
If you're working on genealogy research, this is the place to look... and it's right down the street: http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/clayton/
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
5300 Caroline StIf you're working on genealogy research, this is the place to look... and it's right down the street: http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/clayton/
Food Scene
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdGood place for some Greek eats...
Istanbul Grill & Deli
5613 Morningside DrGood place for some tasty Turkish delights...
We know this is a bit far, but it is good Lebanese food.
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Cafe Lili Lebanese Grill
5757 Westheimer RoadWe know this is a bit far, but it is good Lebanese food.
Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant
4701 N Main StRecommend the Carne guisada
Most definitely worth the trip to the Chocolate Bar: http://www.theoriginalchocolatebar.com
Try the Orange Sunrise Ice Cream ..
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The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StMost definitely worth the trip to the Chocolate Bar: http://www.theoriginalchocolatebar.com
Try the Orange Sunrise Ice Cream ..
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdCause they deliver! They also have gelato...
Delicious pizza ... they might deliver. Order "Joe's, deep wheat with pesto!" Yum!
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Star Pizza
77 Harvard StDelicious pizza ... they might deliver. Order "Joe's, deep wheat with pesto!" Yum!
Cleburne Cafeteria
3606 Bissonnet StGood food!
Drinks & Nightlife
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk StUnique music! http://www.mcgonigels.com
Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant
2007 Grant StEclectic mix of music .. http://www.andersonfair.com
anything by Houston's top chef, Monica Pope...is worth it!
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Sparrow Bar and Cookshop
3701 Travis Streetanything by Houston's top chef, Monica Pope...is worth it!
Shopping
Texas Art Supply
2001 Montrose Blvdcause I just like going to art stores.. and it's close
should you need to do some shopping..and they also have groceries
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Target Mobile
8500 S Main Stshould you need to do some shopping..and they also have groceries
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StIf you need some good food...
H-E-B
6055 South FwyCloser grocery store that is not that expensive
Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto StClosest grocery store