Midtown Houston
Things to Do
Midtown is a central neighborhood of Houston, located west-southwest of Downtown. Separated from Downtown by an elevated section of Interstate 45 (the Pierce Elevated), Midtown is characterized by a continuation of Downtown's square grid street plan, anchored by Main Street and the METRORail Red Line. Midtown is bordered by Neartown (Montrose) to the west, the Museum District to the south, and Interstate 69 to the east. Midtown's 325 blocks cover 1.24 square miles (3.2 km2) and contained an estimated population of nearly 8,600 in 2015.
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Midtown
Midtown is a central neighborhood of Houston, located west-southwest of Downtown. Separated from Downtown by an elevated section of Interstate 45 (the Pierce Elevated), Midtown is characterized by a continuation of Downtown's square grid street plan, anchored by Main Street and the METRORail Red Line. Midtown is bordered by Neartown (Montrose) to the west, the Museum District to the south, and Interstate 69 to the east. Midtown's 325 blocks cover 1.24 square miles (3.2 km2) and contained an estimated population of nearly 8,600 in 2015.
Nations largest Medical Center Complex. The BEST CARE YOU CAN FIND - MD Anderson, Memorial Hermann, ST Lukes, The Women's Hospital, to name a few.
236 locals recommend
Texas Medical Center
Nations largest Medical Center Complex. The BEST CARE YOU CAN FIND - MD Anderson, Memorial Hermann, ST Lukes, The Women's Hospital, to name a few.
Huge arena with a retractable roof hosting the NFL Houston Texans football games, rodeos, concerts & more.
771 locals recommend
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHuge arena with a retractable roof hosting the NFL Houston Texans football games, rodeos, concerts & more.
MLB's Houston Astros' home ballpark with retractable roof, plenty of concessions options & a train station theme.
638 locals recommend
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StMLB's Houston Astros' home ballpark with retractable roof, plenty of concessions options & a train station theme.
Major League Soccer stadium of the Houston Dynamo with innovative architecture & seating for 22,000.
293 locals recommend
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveMajor League Soccer stadium of the Houston Dynamo with innovative architecture & seating for 22,000.
Home of the NBA's Houston Rockets Baseketball. Also hosts concerts, shows, and other events.
606 locals recommend
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StHome of the NBA's Houston Rockets Baseketball. Also hosts concerts, shows, and other events.
Outdoor spot featuring an 8-month season of free live shows including dance, music & theater.
299 locals recommend
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrOutdoor spot featuring an 8-month season of free live shows including dance, music & theater.
Expansive park featuring a golf course, Japanese garden, a natural science museum & a kiddie train.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StExpansive park featuring a golf course, Japanese garden, a natural science museum & a kiddie train.
Visitors can see 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits & watch daily care & feedings
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrVisitors can see 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits & watch daily care & feedings
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! Educational center highlighting all eras of U.S. space travel via exhibits, tours & attractions.
429 locals recommend
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! Educational center highlighting all eras of U.S. space travel via exhibits, tours & attractions.
City/town information
Comprising a total area of 637.4 square miles (1,651 km2), Houston is the ninth-most expansive city in the United States (including consolidated city-counties). Melting pot for all cultures, you can enjoy all the worldwide cuisines right in your backyard, festivals throughout the year to celebrate culture and heritage, and also All major Sports teams are here. Houston is also home to the biggest Medical Center in the Country.
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Houston
Comprising a total area of 637.4 square miles (1,651 km2), Houston is the ninth-most expansive city in the United States (including consolidated city-counties). Melting pot for all cultures, you can enjoy all the worldwide cuisines right in your backyard, festivals throughout the year to celebrate culture and heritage, and also All major Sports teams are here. Houston is also home to the biggest Medical Center in the Country.
Galveston is an island city on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It’s known for Moody Gardens, where giant glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and other animals. Amusement rides and restaurants line Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier on the south shore. West is bird-rich Galveston Island State Park, with its trails, kayak launches and fishing spots. Stewart Beach and East Beach are on the island’s eastern end.
410 locals recommend
Galveston
Galveston is an island city on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It’s known for Moody Gardens, where giant glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and other animals. Amusement rides and restaurants line Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier on the south shore. West is bird-rich Galveston Island State Park, with its trails, kayak launches and fishing spots. Stewart Beach and East Beach are on the island’s eastern end.
Food scene
World Famous Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StWorld Famous Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
Cheerful counter-serve shop with more than 50 types of imaginative doughnut options.
41 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
3715 Washington AveCheerful counter-serve shop with more than 50 types of imaginative doughnut options.
Refined homestyle fare & cocktails in a laid-back restaurant that has warm decor & vinyl records.
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93 Til
1601 West Main StreetRefined homestyle fare & cocktails in a laid-back restaurant that has warm decor & vinyl records.
Neighborhood spot with a patio serving gourmet burgers, fancy shakes, wine & craft beer.
77 locals recommend
The Burger Joint
2703 Montrose BlvdNeighborhood spot with a patio serving gourmet burgers, fancy shakes, wine & craft beer.
Cajun-Creole fare & live music featured in a laid-back environment with outdoor seating.
69 locals recommend
Phil & Derek's Restaurant Jazz Lounge
1701 Webster StCajun-Creole fare & live music featured in a laid-back environment with outdoor seating.
Fajitas, quesadillas & other familiar Mexican eats in kitschy quarters with a Carmen Miranda motif.
131 locals recommend
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StFajitas, quesadillas & other familiar Mexican eats in kitschy quarters with a Carmen Miranda motif.
Late-night chicken & waffles menu plus fusion Southern fare & cocktails served in a casual space.
145 locals recommend
Taste Bar + Kitchen
420 Bagby StLate-night chicken & waffles menu plus fusion Southern fare & cocktails served in a casual space.
Visitors can craft their own vintages at this winery making wine from grapes from around the world.
10 locals recommend
Sable Gate Winery
2600 Travis StVisitors can craft their own vintages at this winery making wine from grapes from around the world.
Huge arcade bar with a mix of classic & modern games, plus house-made hard cider & kombucha.
71 locals recommend
Cidercade Houston
2320 Canal StreetHuge arcade bar with a mix of classic & modern games, plus house-made hard cider & kombucha.
Sightseeing
Kemah is a city on Galveston Bay, near Houston, Texas. Overlooking the bay, Kemah Boardwalk is a sprawling entertainment complex, with waterfront dining and theme-park rides, plus a stingray touch pool and a rainforest exhibit with snakes and turtles. Nearby, the Kemah Lighthouse District is filled with a variety of shops and restaurants. The Old Kemah Schoolhouse has a museum and visitor center.
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kemah
Kemah is a city on Galveston Bay, near Houston, Texas. Overlooking the bay, Kemah Boardwalk is a sprawling entertainment complex, with waterfront dining and theme-park rides, plus a stingray touch pool and a rainforest exhibit with snakes and turtles. Nearby, the Kemah Lighthouse District is filled with a variety of shops and restaurants. The Old Kemah Schoolhouse has a museum and visitor center.