Guidebook for Houston
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
Il-Mużew tal-Istorja Naturali ta 'Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrIl-Kollezzjoni Menil
1533 Sul Ross StRice University
6100 Main StGreat museum covering the history of the U.S. space program and its future. Very kid friendly + entertaining. Make sure you take the tram tour.
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Ċentru tal-Ħajja tal-Johnson
2101 E NASA PkwyGreat museum covering the history of the U.S. space program and its future. Very kid friendly + entertaining. Make sure you take the tram tour.
Essentials
Walking distance from the apartment. Nice selection of grocery items, includes a Starbucks inside.
220 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StWalking distance from the apartment. Nice selection of grocery items, includes a Starbucks inside.
Food Scene
Also within walking distance, for emergency coffee-and-bagel runs.
25 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Panera Bread
3151 W Holcombe BlvdAlso within walking distance, for emergency coffee-and-bagel runs.
Antonios Mexican Grille
3147 W Holcombe BlvdSmall Mexican restaurant within walking distance.
Tolkien-themed quaint + cute old-school hippie restaurant. Be prepared for uneven floors, sprouts, and huge portions. Have some mead!
22 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hobbit Cafe
2243 Richmond AveTolkien-themed quaint + cute old-school hippie restaurant. Be prepared for uneven floors, sprouts, and huge portions. Have some mead!
Reputedly the best Thai food in Houston. Like most things here, it is hidden in a strip mall.
41 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Thai Gourmet
6324 Richmond AveReputedly the best Thai food in Houston. Like most things here, it is hidden in a strip mall.
Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 6:30, year round. Free parking.
6 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Rice University Farmers Market
6128 Greenbriar DrEvery Tuesday from 3:30 to 6:30, year round. Free parking.
Pretty decent local taco chain, has good breakfast options as well. Try the queso, don't worry, they'll remind you about it.
170 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdPretty decent local taco chain, has good breakfast options as well. Try the queso, don't worry, they'll remind you about it.
Great new chef-led quality BBQ joint. Atmospheric seating and delicious Tex-mex sides. Try the elote (Mexican grilled street corn).
125 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueGreat new chef-led quality BBQ joint. Atmospheric seating and delicious Tex-mex sides. Try the elote (Mexican grilled street corn).
Shopping
The Blue Hand
2323 University BlvdEclectic/boho shop in Rice Village, right next door to a good Turkish restaurant.
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardCollection of upscale shops.
The largest shopping mall in Texas, and the 8th largest in the U.S.
1869 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Gallerija
5085 Westheimer RdThe largest shopping mall in Texas, and the 8th largest in the U.S.
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StAwesome + large import food store.
Getting Around
Bus and light rail hub
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Texas Medical Center Transit Center station
6910 FanninBus and light rail hub
Bus and light rail hub, across the street from a Megabus stop. Also the site of a Bcycle, bike rental station: houston.bcycle.com
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Downtown TC station
Bus and light rail hub, across the street from a Megabus stop. Also the site of a Bcycle, bike rental station: houston.bcycle.com
Parks & Nature
Ħermann Park
6001 Fannin StPark tal-Gżira Galveston
14901 FM3005