Houston, Harris County, TX

Places to go in Houston

163 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bridgeland Treehouse

Outdoors

Bridgeland Treehouse

Cypress, TX 77433, USA

Buffalo Bayou Park

Outdoors

Buffalo Bayou Park

Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.

105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Catalina Coffee

Food & Drink

Catalina Coffee

Easygoing hangout with exposed-brick walls offering classic brews & light bites.

2201 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Children's Museum Houston

Arts & Culture

Children's Museum Houston

Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.

1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

Cidercade Houston

Family

Cidercade Houston

Huge arcade bar with a mix of classic & modern games, plus house-made hard ciders.

2320 Canal St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77003, USA

CoffeeTrend

Food & Drink

CoffeeTrend

4042 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77025, USA

Color Factory Houston

Arts & Culture

Color Factory Houston

Quirky art space filled with immersive, colorful installations, featuring a ball pit & balloons.

3303 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098, USA

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Arts & Culture

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Long-standing museum with revolving exhibitions of modern art, as well as programs & talks.

5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Cullen Sculpture Garden

Arts & Culture

Cullen Sculpture Garden

Opened in 1986, this sculpture garden has works by Henri Matisse, Auguste Rodin & Pablo Picasso.

Calumet St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

Cypresswood Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

Cypresswood Golf Club

Longstanding 18-hole golf course that also offers lessons & hosts tournaments, plus a pro shop.

21602 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77373, USA

Dan Electros

Nightlife

Dan Electros

Eclectic spot for live blues & acoustic music, with beer & wine available.

1031 E 24th St, Houston, TX 77009, USA

Day 6 Coffee Co.

Food & Drink

Day 6 Coffee Co.

910 Prairie St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Della Coffee

Food & Drink

Della Coffee

1000 W Gray St #100, Houston, TX 77019, USA

Discovery Green

Outdoors

Discovery Green

Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.

1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010, USA

Donovan Park

Outdoors

Donovan Park

Tree-lined neighborhood park featuring an elaborate playground with a railroad theme.

700 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Dosey Doe - The Big Barn

Nightlife

Dosey Doe - The Big Barn

A vintage 1840s barn has been transformed into a multilevel music venue with fixed-price dinners.

25911 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 77380, USA

Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails

Nightlife

Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails

Chill, trendy spot with chic design elements offering gourmet coffee alongside artisanal cocktails.

3622 Main St Ste D, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Doves Restaurant

Food & Drink

Doves Restaurant

3101 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Downtown Aquarium

Family

Downtown Aquarium

Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.

410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

Outdoors

Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

Privately-owned forest reserve & wildlife haven spanning 18 acres with an educational nature trail.

440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079, USA

Eleanor Tinsley Park

Outdoors

Eleanor Tinsley Park

Park popular for its running trails, lush green hills & playing host to multiple annual festivals.

18-3600 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019, USA

Evelyn's Park

Outdoors

Evelyn's Park

4400 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401, USA

Fashion House

Shopping

Fashion House

4050 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093, USA

Fashion House Women's Clothing

Shopping

Fashion House Women's Clothing

Unfussy women's clothing shop stocking contemporary club & casualwear, plus shoes & accessories.

10830 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77037, USA