Houston "We Have a Problem" Guidebook
Sightseeing
NASA’s Johnson Space Center has served as a hub of human spaceflight activity for more than half a century. It is home to the nation’s astronaut corps, the International Space Station mission operations, the Orion Program, and a host of future space developments. The center plays a pivotal role in enhancing scientific and technological knowledge to benefit all of humankind.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyNASA’s Johnson Space Center has served as a hub of human spaceflight activity for more than half a century. It is home to the nation’s astronaut corps, the International Space Station mission operations, the Orion Program, and a host of future space developments. The center plays a pivotal role in enhancing scientific and technological knowledge to benefit all of humankind.
Free on Thursday at certain times. This museum offers a Spectacular collection of mineral specimen, dinosaur skeletons, space station models, IMAX theater and a 6-story butterfly center.
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I-Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrFree on Thursday at certain times. This museum offers a Spectacular collection of mineral specimen, dinosaur skeletons, space station models, IMAX theater and a 6-story butterfly center.
Free on Thursday. Awesome collection of 6,000 years of human history and 64,000 works from six continents.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StFree on Thursday. Awesome collection of 6,000 years of human history and 64,000 works from six continents.
Private art museum that houses over 17,000 artworks and books. While you’re here, check out the Rothko Chapel which features Broken Obelisk sculpture
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I-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StPrivate art museum that houses over 17,000 artworks and books. While you’re here, check out the Rothko Chapel which features Broken Obelisk sculpture
This could be under “Brunch” or “Wine Bar” category. This beautiful setting overlooks the banks of Buffalo Bayou Park and Lost Lake. They are only open for lunch.
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The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
3422 Allen PkwyThis could be under “Brunch” or “Wine Bar” category. This beautiful setting overlooks the banks of Buffalo Bayou Park and Lost Lake. They are only open for lunch.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
1150 Brand LnRemarkable Hindu temple to visit
This should be under “Park” category. It is welcome refuge from the bustling city scene. Check out picturesque Mecom Fountain. Great for families with kids. Come here to watch outdoor theater show on the weekends.
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StThis should be under “Park” category. It is welcome refuge from the bustling city scene. Check out picturesque Mecom Fountain. Great for families with kids. Come here to watch outdoor theater show on the weekends.
64ft fountain lined by live oaks is worth an instagram shot and to stay cool in the summer. There has been major construction in this area. Check traffic before you go.
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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak Blvd64ft fountain lined by live oaks is worth an instagram shot and to stay cool in the summer. There has been major construction in this area. Check traffic before you go.
This private school campus and the neighborhood surrounding it is worth a visit. Afterwards, come get ice cream in Rice village.
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Rice University
6100 Main StThis private school campus and the neighborhood surrounding it is worth a visit. Afterwards, come get ice cream in Rice village.
This neo-Gothic domed church is beautiful and located in the museum district.
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5501 Main StThis neo-Gothic domed church is beautiful and located in the museum district.
Very cool acoustically engineered pyramidal structure can be found next to Shepherd School of Music on Rice University campus
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James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Very cool acoustically engineered pyramidal structure can be found next to Shepherd School of Music on Rice University campus
At night, bring wine and blanket to this free, open air theater. Again this is set right in the alluring Hermann Park.
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I-Theatre ye-Miller Outdoor
6000 Hermann Park DrAt night, bring wine and blanket to this free, open air theater. Again this is set right in the alluring Hermann Park.
Check out this hotel’s intimate lobby with Eclectic and sultry decor, when in the museum district.
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Hotel ZaZa Museum District
5701 Main StCheck out this hotel’s intimate lobby with Eclectic and sultry decor, when in the museum district.
Within Sam Houston Park and hidden among modern, towering buildings of downtown lie Victorian style, pre-revolution homes, and restored buildings that span the city’s storied past - from before statehood through early 20th century oil boom
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Iphaki yaseSam Houston
1000 Bagby StWithin Sam Houston Park and hidden among modern, towering buildings of downtown lie Victorian style, pre-revolution homes, and restored buildings that span the city’s storied past - from before statehood through early 20th century oil boom
12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds. There could be a lot of pan handlers hanging out around this area. Park at a secured parking lot.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds. There could be a lot of pan handlers hanging out around this area. Park at a secured parking lot.
Located in downtown and flanked by Tranquil Park and Houston Public Library.
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Houston Public Library
500 McKinney StLocated in downtown and flanked by Tranquil Park and Houston Public Library.
Popular photo backdrop to visit when visiting downtown
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Houston Is Inspired Mural
313 Travis StPopular photo backdrop to visit when visiting downtown
Food scene
One of my favorite restaurants that offers Portugese style tapas, with lively vibe and great drinks. A very cute patio area is for nice days in Spring and Fall.
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Oporto Fooding House & Wine (midtown)
125 W Gray StOne of my favorite restaurants that offers Portugese style tapas, with lively vibe and great drinks. A very cute patio area is for nice days in Spring and Fall.
Casual atmosphere with great drinks and sushi and different Japanese dishes in this authentic Izakaya. Wait time could be long on the weekends.
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Izakaya-Wa
12665 Memorial DrCasual atmosphere with great drinks and sushi and different Japanese dishes in this authentic Izakaya. Wait time could be long on the weekends.
Spring Branch area Korean grill is a good spot for dinner
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Korea Garden Restaurant
9501 Long Point RdSpring Branch area Korean grill is a good spot for dinner
Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StLong wait at this BBQ spot in Pearland but worth it
Upscale Japanese fusion restaurant. Come for the happy hour and make sure to reserve a table well in advance!
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Uchi
904 Westheimer RdUpscale Japanese fusion restaurant. Come for the happy hour and make sure to reserve a table well in advance!
Likely one of the best Mexican restaurant in town
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdLikely one of the best Mexican restaurant in town
Need reservation. Ultra cool setting in a old mansion with delicious Spanish foods.
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BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland StNeed reservation. Ultra cool setting in a old mansion with delicious Spanish foods.
Benjy's
2424 Dunstan RdBlue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
3030 Audley StTry the Ethiopian coffee ceremony
Jonathan's The Rub at Memorial Green
12505 Memorial DrOne of the classic Houstonian restaurants. Awesome burgers.
Riva's Italian Restaurant
1117 Missouri StreetMy favorite Italian restaurant in Houston
LA Crawfish
3957 Richmond AveVery good Vietnamese Cajun styled crawfish and dishes
Crisp
2520 Research Forest DrBrenner's on the Bayou
1 Birdsall StKiller steak with a view and a happy hour
Long wait but worth it. This place was actually one of top favorite, before their massive renovation to accommodate more and more people.
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Thai Gourmet
6324 Richmond AveLong wait but worth it. This place was actually one of top favorite, before their massive renovation to accommodate more and more people.
Brunch
My favorite lunch spot. Come early to get a table and wait time is usually about 45 minutes for this particular location.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdMy favorite lunch spot. Come early to get a table and wait time is usually about 45 minutes for this particular location.
Start your weekend morning with an awesome meal at this spot patio
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Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdStart your weekend morning with an awesome meal at this spot patio
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrBrunch in an converted old mansion to a restaurant
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdBCK: Kitchen & Cocktail Adventures
933 Studewood StBreweries
A Must visit for those in search of delicious beers. Home to artist David Adickes' 36 ft tall Beatles sculptures and iconic "We Love Houston" sign. Many repurposed shipping containers.
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8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StA Must visit for those in search of delicious beers. Home to artist David Adickes' 36 ft tall Beatles sculptures and iconic "We Love Houston" sign. Many repurposed shipping containers.
Oldest craft brewery in Texas. New beer garden with sweeping view of downtown Houston.
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveOldest craft brewery in Texas. New beer garden with sweeping view of downtown Houston.
Drop by for live music or open beer garden, you will have a good time here.
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Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StDrop by for live music or open beer garden, you will have a good time here.
Craft beer. Awesome Australian style hops in the middle of Houston.
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Platypus Brewing
1902 Washington AveCraft beer. Awesome Australian style hops in the middle of Houston.
Various outdoor seating areas in an industrial setting. Great beer.
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No Label Brewing Co.
5351 1st StVarious outdoor seating areas in an industrial setting. Great beer.
Located in Oak Forest. This is a neighborhood favorite craft beer microbrewery featuring laid back taproom with an industrial vibe.
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Great Heights Brewing Company
938 Wakefield DrLocated in Oak Forest. This is a neighborhood favorite craft beer microbrewery featuring laid back taproom with an industrial vibe.
Located in Oak Forest. Live music on the weekend. Great yard for family with kids.
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Walking Stick Brewing Co.
957 Judiway StLocated in Oak Forest. Live music on the weekend. Great yard for family with kids.
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdA beer spot with Awesome selection
Wine Bar
13 celsius
3000 Caroline StRomantic spot for wine date
Postino Heights
642 Yale StWine bar with cool vibe and awesome snacks in the Heights
Bacco
5010 Dincans StIntimate atmosphere in West University area
Live music. Extended happy hour with a top notch wine selection
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Simone on Sunset
2418 Sunset BlvdLive music. Extended happy hour with a top notch wine selection
Park
One of my favorite. This park is the beating heart of the city's main artery. It provides great recreational opportunities so close to town. You can explore the park water in a kayak, take a walk in Kinder Footpaths, or ride bikes on Sandy Reed Memorial trail.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveOne of my favorite. This park is the beating heart of the city's main artery. It provides great recreational opportunities so close to town. You can explore the park water in a kayak, take a walk in Kinder Footpaths, or ride bikes on Sandy Reed Memorial trail.
Great biking trails and paved asphalt paths for joggers that follow the tree lines. Plenty of shades under leafy oaks and tall pines.
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Terry Hershey Park
15200 Memorial DrGreat biking trails and paved asphalt paths for joggers that follow the tree lines. Plenty of shades under leafy oaks and tall pines.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrEdith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
440 Wilchester BlvdGreat for a walk, bird watching under a canopy of trees
Emancipation Park
3018 Emancipation AveOffers great fitness activities
A walk through reconstructed wetlands mimic the original landscape of the area
The Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park
2300 S Sgt Macario Garcia DrA walk through reconstructed wetlands mimic the original landscape of the area
Levy Park
3801 Eastside StOutdoor reading room and public piano concerts
This park hosts food trucks, farmers markets, other fun and family-oriented events.
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Evelyn's Park Conservancy
4400 Bellaire BlvdThis park hosts food trucks, farmers markets, other fun and family-oriented events.
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StPerhaps one of the most important urban parks in Houston
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrBeach
Galveston
Local favorite day-trip fishing or beach day from Houston