Guidebook for Houston
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park in the heart of downtown. Connected to miles of running/walking trails. Includes volleyball courts, biking, and open fields.
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Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyBeautiful park in the heart of downtown. Connected to miles of running/walking trails. Includes volleyball courts, biking, and open fields.
Watch the bats come out at dusk on the Waugh Bridge!
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Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh DriveWatch the bats come out at dusk on the Waugh Bridge!
Sightseeing
Beautiful park with miles of connected running/walking trail. Close proximity to Eleanor Tinsley Park.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveBeautiful park with miles of connected running/walking trail. Close proximity to Eleanor Tinsley Park.
Large recreational area with open fields, basketball courts, workout stations, running/walking trails, volleyball courts, and bike rentals.
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Spotts Park
401 S Heights BlvdLarge recreational area with open fields, basketball courts, workout stations, running/walking trails, volleyball courts, and bike rentals.
Food Scene
Spectacular indoor/outdoor rooftop restaurant with an excellent view of downtown Houston. Just across the street from home and a must try for anyone visiting. Also has a deli/market and coffee bar!
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Urban Eats
3414 Washington AveSpectacular indoor/outdoor rooftop restaurant with an excellent view of downtown Houston. Just across the street from home and a must try for anyone visiting. Also has a deli/market and coffee bar!
Excellent tacos, if not the best in Texas. Highly recommend trying this place if you are from outside the state and have never been.
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Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd DrExcellent tacos, if not the best in Texas. Highly recommend trying this place if you are from outside the state and have never been.
Fresh, organic menu and an excellent selection for a healthy lunch/dinner. One of my favorite restaurants in the area!
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bellagreen
748 E 11th StFresh, organic menu and an excellent selection for a healthy lunch/dinner. One of my favorite restaurants in the area!
Nearby local Starbucks for the avid fans who need a fix.
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Starbucks
2521 Post Oak BlvdNearby local Starbucks for the avid fans who need a fix.
Local coffee bar that makes a great cup of coffee/espresso. Definitely worth trying!
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Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveLocal coffee bar that makes a great cup of coffee/espresso. Definitely worth trying!
Feel good kitchen on Washington Avenue that has great food and drinks. Great for a chill, low key place to hang out.
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J. BLACK'S Feel Good Kitchen & Lounge
Feel good kitchen on Washington Avenue that has great food and drinks. Great for a chill, low key place to hang out.
Authentic Belgium bar. Excellent food and all Belgium beers (including Hoegarden) on draft as well!
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Cafe Brussels
1718 Houston AveAuthentic Belgium bar. Excellent food and all Belgium beers (including Hoegarden) on draft as well!
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StGreat tacos for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Essentials
Very fresh food, great prices. Includes cheapest fueling station in the area as well.
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Kroger
4000 Polk StVery fresh food, great prices. Includes cheapest fueling station in the area as well.
Allegro coffee, freshest/healthiest produce, and excellent selection of organic products.
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StAllegro coffee, freshest/healthiest produce, and excellent selection of organic products.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent beer selection. Hundreds of variety and good selection of pub food.
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Beer Market Co.
920 Studemont StExcellent beer selection. Hundreds of variety and good selection of pub food.
Authentic Irish-owned pub with Guinness on draft. Indoor/outdoor areas
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Pimlico
810 Waugh DrAuthentic Irish-owned pub with Guinness on draft. Indoor/outdoor areas
Great bar food, happy hour, and good variety of local beers. Good Friday/Saturday night hangout spot.
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Canyon Creek
6603 Westcott StGreat bar food, happy hour, and good variety of local beers. Good Friday/Saturday night hangout spot.
One of the classiest and low key bars downtown. No food menu, but excellent cocktails for a night out!
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Moving Sidewalk
306 Main StOne of the classiest and low key bars downtown. No food menu, but excellent cocktails for a night out!
If there's any way to make a cocktail with tequila or a margarita, this is the place! Excellent Tex-Mex menu as well
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El Big Bad
419 Travis StIf there's any way to make a cocktail with tequila or a margarita, this is the place! Excellent Tex-Mex menu as well
Famous brewery here in Houston that does tours for $10, includes beer tokens for 4-5 pints. Excellent history and brewing process. Must go!
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveFamous brewery here in Houston that does tours for $10, includes beer tokens for 4-5 pints. Excellent history and brewing process. Must go!
One of Washington Ave's weekend hotspots. Free arcades and a good time out.
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Kung Fu Saloon
5317 Washington AveOne of Washington Ave's weekend hotspots. Free arcades and a good time out.
Another Washington Ave bar that's alot of fun. Arcades, shuffleboard, washers, and tons of drink selection from beer to liquor. Indoor/outdoor areas.
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Taps House of Beer
5120 Washington AveAnother Washington Ave bar that's alot of fun. Arcades, shuffleboard, washers, and tons of drink selection from beer to liquor. Indoor/outdoor areas.
Local bar owned by a friend. Excellent service, good prices, and very interesting atmosphere.
Darwin's Pub
33 Waugh DrLocal bar owned by a friend. Excellent service, good prices, and very interesting atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Excellent place to see fine pieces of art and history.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StExcellent place to see fine pieces of art and history.
Everything Else
Another local Houston brewing company that's famous for their Hopadillo IPA. Tour is a must!
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Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StAnother local Houston brewing company that's famous for their Hopadillo IPA. Tour is a must!
One of the oldest bars/music venues in Houston. Been around for decades and still a great place to enjoy music and fun
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Fitzgerald's
One of the oldest bars/music venues in Houston. Been around for decades and still a great place to enjoy music and fun