Div's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Arts District (also known as the First Ward) is centrally nestled among some Houston's best spots for dining, entertainment and recreation. It is a 5 minute drive (or Uber) to Downtown, Midtown and Washington Ave.
This colorful, urban, artist-centered community is situated in the city center along the Washington Avenue Corridor and touts the highest concentration of working artists in the state. Visit this lively historically designated area bound by two of the city’s bayous and feel the creativity flow throughout the creative businesses, restaurants, artists studios, and reimagined industrial spaces, notably the iconic repurposed rice silos and old Union Pacific rail line that run through it.
This state-appointed Arts and Cultural District has a rich history as it encompasses portions of both the 1st and 6th Wards, two of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Arts District Houston is home to 300+ studio spaces for local artists, designers, and makers where you can see firsthand how art gets made. Experience art and architecture in the context of the preserved silos at the Site Gallery.
First Ward
The Arts District (also known as the First Ward) is centrally nestled among some Houston's best spots for dining, entertainment and recreation. It is a 5 minute drive (or Uber) to Downtown, Midtown and Washington Ave.
This colorful, urban, artist-centered community is situated in the city center along the Washington Avenue Corridor and touts the highest concentration of working artists in the state. Visit this lively historically designated area bound by two of the city’s bayous and feel the creativity flow throughout the creative businesses, restaurants, artists studios, and reimagined industrial spaces, notably the iconic repurposed rice silos and old Union Pacific rail line that run through it.
This state-appointed Arts and Cultural District has a rich history as it encompasses portions of both the 1st and 6th Wards, two of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Arts District Houston is home to 300+ studio spaces for local artists, designers, and makers where you can see firsthand how art gets made. Experience art and architecture in the context of the preserved silos at the Site Gallery.
Food scene
A vintage bakery has been converted into an upscale steakhouse with an attached butcher shop & deli.
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveA vintage bakery has been converted into an upscale steakhouse with an attached butcher shop & deli.
Henderson & Kane is an old-school grocery store with a full barbecue menu, bakery, wine section and goods from dozens of local makers and growers
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Henderson & Kane General Store
715 Henderson StHenderson & Kane is an old-school grocery store with a full barbecue menu, bakery, wine section and goods from dozens of local makers and growers
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdGood Ol' Texas BBQ
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveBars and Breweries
Great local brewery with awesome views
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Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co - New Restaurant and Bar
2101 Summer StGreat local brewery with awesome views
Downtown bar featuring a roster of cocktails from the South and a laid-back vibe to match. Housed in a renovated industrial building, the down-home space comes complete with lace curtains and a large porch for lounging
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Julep
1919 Washington AveDowntown bar featuring a roster of cocktails from the South and a laid-back vibe to match. Housed in a renovated industrial building, the down-home space comes complete with lace curtains and a large porch for lounging
Platypus Brewing
1902 Washington AveLarge outdoor beer garden with many draft beers, adjacent pizza joint. DJs, movie nights etc.
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Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StLarge outdoor beer garden with many draft beers, adjacent pizza joint. DJs, movie nights etc.
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdOne of my favorite cocktail bars!
Clé
2301 Main StCrazy hip nightclub, if that's your scene.
Sightseeing
The museum houses some of the greatest artists of all time
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StThe museum houses some of the greatest artists of all time
Close Uber ride from my Airbnb. Go catch a Texans game!
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NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayClose Uber ride from my Airbnb. Go catch a Texans game!
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdGreat place for your shopping fix!
Gotta checkout NASA when in Houston!
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I-Center Space Center yeJohnson
2101 E NASA PkwyGotta checkout NASA when in Houston!