Sheri’s guidebook

Sheri
Sheri’s guidebook

Walk from house

Places you can easily walk to faster than driving and parking.
" Down the Street is a quintessential neighborhood bar literally down the street one block on the left. Snuggled between residences lies an approachable, carefree patio and open air bar which has earned the love of her Cottage Grove neighbors. "
32 locals recommend
Down the Street
5746 Larkin St
32 locals recommend
" Down the Street is a quintessential neighborhood bar literally down the street one block on the left. Snuggled between residences lies an approachable, carefree patio and open air bar which has earned the love of her Cottage Grove neighbors. "
" Elliot’s Table is a tight and cozy spot at T.C. Jester between Larkin and Darling Street. Sit at one end of the dining room and listen to conversations happening at the other end. Enjoy!"
6 locals recommend
Elliot's Table
465 T C Jester Blvd
6 locals recommend
" Elliot’s Table is a tight and cozy spot at T.C. Jester between Larkin and Darling Street. Sit at one end of the dining room and listen to conversations happening at the other end. Enjoy!"
"Very safe convenience store you can walk to for things you need at the last minute. Ice cream after dinner perhaps?"
Cohn Corner Store
2215 Cohn St
"Very safe convenience store you can walk to for things you need at the last minute. Ice cream after dinner perhaps?"
"Provides environmentally friendly dry cleaning and laundering services. Same day service available as well as quick alterations. Open 7 AM to 7 PM Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturdays and closed on Sundays."
US Cleaners
465 T C Jester Blvd
"Provides environmentally friendly dry cleaning and laundering services. Same day service available as well as quick alterations. Open 7 AM to 7 PM Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturdays and closed on Sundays."

Food scene

Amazing outdoor patio, packed with swing seats, hammocks, shaded tables, tons of fans and extremely good bar food. They have a multitude of beers on tap, delicious cocktails, and a large selection of wines. Dress according to the weather, very limited “indoor” space.
52 locals recommend
Heights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd Dr
52 locals recommend
Amazing outdoor patio, packed with swing seats, hammocks, shaded tables, tons of fans and extremely good bar food. They have a multitude of beers on tap, delicious cocktails, and a large selection of wines. Dress according to the weather, very limited “indoor” space.
Great pizza and atmosphere!
18 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
1919 N Shepherd Dr
18 locals recommend
Great pizza and atmosphere!
All time favorite taco place, you can’t go wrong, everything on the menu is fresh, uniquely clever and addictive.
137 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington Ave
137 locals recommend
All time favorite taco place, you can’t go wrong, everything on the menu is fresh, uniquely clever and addictive.
32 locals recommend
Field & Tides
705 E 11th St
32 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Superica
1801 N Shepherd Dr
18 locals recommend
56 locals recommend
Local Foods Heights
714 Yale St
56 locals recommend
76 locals recommend
Antidote
729 Studewood St
76 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Sam’s Fried Chicken & Donuts
19 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
Pho Binh
2916 White Oak Dr
38 locals recommend
130 locals recommend
Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th St
130 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Flying Fish
1815 N Durham Dr
6 locals recommend

Essentials

Anything you perhaps left at home, or were unable to bring, that could make your stay more comfortable.
" Great selection of organic foods, vitamins and natural products "
120 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1212 Old Spanish Trail
120 locals recommend
" Great selection of organic foods, vitamins and natural products "
" Brand new, fully stocked, easy to park, and in the neighborhood "
31 locals recommend
H-E-B
2300 N Shepherd Dr
31 locals recommend
" Brand new, fully stocked, easy to park, and in the neighborhood "
" It's a Walmart"
129 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
111 Yale St
129 locals recommend
" It's a Walmart"

Outdoor Activities

Go to https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/white-oak-bayou-hike-and-bike-trail for directions and map.
12 locals recommend
White Oak Bayou Trail
White Oak Bayou Trail
12 locals recommend
Go to https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/white-oak-bayou-hike-and-bike-trail for directions and map.
Go to https://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/visit/ to get information, maps and list of activities.
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial Dr
233 locals recommend
Go to https://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/visit/ to get information, maps and list of activities.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
549 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 locals recommend
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
491 locals recommend
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
863 locals recommend
299 locals recommend
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr
299 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

Renting a car vs. Uber/Lyft

If your destinations are within 10-15 minutes of downtown. Parking will usually be an issue, meaning either there is limited free parking, or it will cost you to park. So by the time you rent a car and navigate to your destination it will cost more time and money than not. If you are visiting Houston and know you want to go Galveston, Space Center , Woodlands, or Sugarland then you should rent a car.
Customs and culture

Southern Hospitality

We are friendly in Houston so don't be surprised if people are chatty or helpful. It's just our way.