Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Arts & Culture

A tranquil meditative environment dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief.
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
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A tranquil meditative environment dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief.
Houstonian John Milkovisch worked through the late 1960s to transform his Houston home into the Beer Can House. It is a folk art monument to eccentricity and recycling.
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Beer Can House
222 Malone St
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Houstonian John Milkovisch worked through the late 1960s to transform his Houston home into the Beer Can House. It is a folk art monument to eccentricity and recycling.
The River Oaks Theatre was built in 1939. It is an example of late-1930s Art Deco design. Now owned by Landmark Theatres, movies show daily.
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Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray St
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The River Oaks Theatre was built in 1939. It is an example of late-1930s Art Deco design. Now owned by Landmark Theatres, movies show daily.
The Menil Collection is located about 1 mile south from our residence. It houses a wide range of early to mid-twentieth century works and an extensive collection of pop art and contemporary art.
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La Colección Menil
1533 Sul Ross St
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The Menil Collection is located about 1 mile south from our residence. It houses a wide range of early to mid-twentieth century works and an extensive collection of pop art and contemporary art.
Located in Houston's Museum District, the MFAH is a dynamic cultural complex comprising two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, library, movie theater, two art schools, and two house museums.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
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Located in Houston's Museum District, the MFAH is a dynamic cultural complex comprising two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, library, movie theater, two art schools, and two house museums.
The Contemporary Arts Museum – Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, dedicated to presenting the contemporary art of our time to the public.
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd
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The Contemporary Arts Museum – Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, dedicated to presenting the contemporary art of our time to the public.
This newly re-done from the ground up Art School is a sight to behold. The Glassell School of the Art is not only for Art students but for Art lovers. You can visit the gallery inside of the architecturally stunning space. The outside features a vertical garden park perfect for a picnic and stunning views of the city.
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The Glassell School of Art
5101 Holcombe Blvd
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This newly re-done from the ground up Art School is a sight to behold. The Glassell School of the Art is not only for Art students but for Art lovers. You can visit the gallery inside of the architecturally stunning space. The outside features a vertical garden park perfect for a picnic and stunning views of the city.

Sightseeing

The Heritage Society boasts 10 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect its original magnificence. Tours open daily!
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The Heritage Society
1100 Bagby St
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The Heritage Society boasts 10 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect its original magnificence. Tours open daily!
The Waugh Bridge Bat Colony consists of Mexican free-tailed bats. The emergence times are in the summer months and known only to the bats themselves. Try to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to sunset.
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Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh Drive
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The Waugh Bridge Bat Colony consists of Mexican free-tailed bats. The emergence times are in the summer months and known only to the bats themselves. Try to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to sunset.

Food Scene

Modern Mexican fare & shaken margaritas prepared tableside star at this upscale Montrose spot. This is truly a Mexican restaurant dedicated to keeping the culture in its food.
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Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rd
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Modern Mexican fare & shaken margaritas prepared tableside star at this upscale Montrose spot. This is truly a Mexican restaurant dedicated to keeping the culture in its food.
Friendly neighborhood Restaurant located within walking distance of our residence. Voted best Sunday Brunch in Houston.
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Baba Yega
2607 Grant St
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Friendly neighborhood Restaurant located within walking distance of our residence. Voted best Sunday Brunch in Houston.
This is literally the best Sushi restaurant in Houston. Filled with unique and tasty eats, it's easy to get carried away in over ordering. Come with friends, order everything and share!
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Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
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This is literally the best Sushi restaurant in Houston. Filled with unique and tasty eats, it's easy to get carried away in over ordering. Come with friends, order everything and share!
The best in Mexico City Cuisine and drinks.
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Cuchara
214 Fairview St
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The best in Mexico City Cuisine and drinks.
Nice outdoor hang spot to watch your favorite game, chat with the locals and of course enjoy mouth watering burgers.
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The Burger Joint
2703 Montrose Blvd
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Nice outdoor hang spot to watch your favorite game, chat with the locals and of course enjoy mouth watering burgers.
Farm to table family style meals. Large in portions, great on your wallet.
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The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer Rd
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Farm to table family style meals. Large in portions, great on your wallet.
Great Thai coffee and small bites to pass time and watch the world go by.
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Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer Rd
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Great Thai coffee and small bites to pass time and watch the world go by.
The nearest coffee shop you can walk to with a relaxed atmosphere.
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Campesino Coffee House
2602 Waugh Dr
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The nearest coffee shop you can walk to with a relaxed atmosphere.
A Montrose favorite for everything Greek.
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Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose Blvd
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A Montrose favorite for everything Greek.
Another Montrose Greek favorite, cafeteria style.
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Aladdin
912 Westheimer Rd
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Another Montrose Greek favorite, cafeteria style.
Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
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Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.
Artsy hangout for coffee, sandwiches & salads with a relaxed vibe & live music performances.
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Brasil
2604 Dunlavy St
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Artsy hangout for coffee, sandwiches & salads with a relaxed vibe & live music performances.
American eats reign supreme (think huge breakfasts & rich desserts) inside a renovated gas station. Also great for Lunch and Dinner.
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Empire Café
1732 Westheimer Rd
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American eats reign supreme (think huge breakfasts & rich desserts) inside a renovated gas station. Also great for Lunch and Dinner.
Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose Blvd
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Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Also know as Les Noodle. Modern, pint-size haunt serving Vietnamese breakfast, pho, banh mi sandwiches & coffees.
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LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose Blvd
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Also know as Les Noodle. Modern, pint-size haunt serving Vietnamese breakfast, pho, banh mi sandwiches & coffees.
Mmmmm Taco's
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Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd Dr
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Mmmmm Taco's
Mmmm Taco's
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Velvet Taco
4819 Washington Ave
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Mmmm Taco's

Drinks & Nightlife

Montrose bar with artsy vibe offers wine, cocktails, thin-crust pizzas & plenty of outdoor seating.
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Boheme
307 Fairview St
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Montrose bar with artsy vibe offers wine, cocktails, thin-crust pizzas & plenty of outdoor seating.
Classy, bi-level venue offering craft cocktails, light bites & an outdoor terrace with cozy cabanas.
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Rosemont
2750 Grant St
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Classy, bi-level venue offering craft cocktails, light bites & an outdoor terrace with cozy cabanas.
Funky, no-frills nightspot with celebrated DJs, a chill lounge area & bar fare in a converted house.
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The FLAT
1701 Commonwealth St
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Funky, no-frills nightspot with celebrated DJs, a chill lounge area & bar fare in a converted house.
Expansive patio bar offering regional Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus craft beers & cocktails.
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La Grange
2517 Ralph St
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Expansive patio bar offering regional Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus craft beers & cocktails.
Airy, contemporary hangout showcasing a variety of tacos & bourbons, plus live country music.
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Goodnight Charlie's
2531 Kuester St
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Airy, contemporary hangout showcasing a variety of tacos & bourbons, plus live country music.
Tacos & late-night nachos go with tequila cocktails & soccer matches on TV at this Mexican hangout.
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Pistolero's
1517 Westheimer Rd
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Tacos & late-night nachos go with tequila cocktails & soccer matches on TV at this Mexican hangout.
Laid-back local hub serving classic grub & lots of beer plus open-mike & music, darts & billiards.
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Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh Dr
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Laid-back local hub serving classic grub & lots of beer plus open-mike & music, darts & billiards.

Parks & Nature

This expansive park stretches from one end of the city all the way to down town. Enjoy the scenic walking and running trails, events and the numerous destination stops along the way that his park has to offer.
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Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial Drive
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This expansive park stretches from one end of the city all the way to down town. Enjoy the scenic walking and running trails, events and the numerous destination stops along the way that his park has to offer.
Enjoy a very relaxed and very cozy park to hang out with the locals. It's also part of the Menil Collection that has historic and wonderful art pieces from around the world.
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Menil Park
1423 Branard St
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Enjoy a very relaxed and very cozy park to hang out with the locals. It's also part of the Menil Collection that has historic and wonderful art pieces from around the world.
Second to NY City, this park is the largest in Houston. Numerous events are held here and it is a top destination from people all over the world. Get lost in the Japanese garden, the observatory, outdoor performance theatre and take a ride on a paddle boat in it's tranquil lake.
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Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann Dr
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Second to NY City, this park is the largest in Houston. Numerous events are held here and it is a top destination from people all over the world. Get lost in the Japanese garden, the observatory, outdoor performance theatre and take a ride on a paddle boat in it's tranquil lake.
Houston's outdoor enthusiasts love Memorial Park. It has a graveled 3 miles loop running trail that all of Houston loves to walk and run on. It also has a public golf course, tennis center and pool. Across the street is where you can ride bikes in it's numerous hiking and bike trails that lead you deep into nature.
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Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
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Houston's outdoor enthusiasts love Memorial Park. It has a graveled 3 miles loop running trail that all of Houston loves to walk and run on. It also has a public golf course, tennis center and pool. Across the street is where you can ride bikes in it's numerous hiking and bike trails that lead you deep into nature.

Shopping

You can literally find anything here in the Houston Galleria. From small name stays to high end designer labels, this is the place to splurge.
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Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd
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You can literally find anything here in the Houston Galleria. From small name stays to high end designer labels, this is the place to splurge.
Walk around in one of Houston's most pristine and oldest shopping centers. Small cafe's, restaurants and even a Houston protected theatre to catch new indie movies.
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River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray St
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Walk around in one of Houston's most pristine and oldest shopping centers. Small cafe's, restaurants and even a Houston protected theatre to catch new indie movies.
Highland village is the who's who of shopping centers. Filled with local and high end designer shops and names, it's easy to spend a day walking around just window shopping.
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Highland Village
4055 Westheimer Rd
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Highland village is the who's who of shopping centers. Filled with local and high end designer shops and names, it's easy to spend a day walking around just window shopping.

Entertainment & Activities

High end dining and drinks, while you watch a new attraction reclined on a comfy sofa chair, blanket and pillow. Who also doesn't love free popcorn!?
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IPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer Rd
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High end dining and drinks, while you watch a new attraction reclined on a comfy sofa chair, blanket and pillow. Who also doesn't love free popcorn!?