We all know that Houston is one of the biggest cities in the US. You can practically drive an hour in any direction and still be in the greater Houston area! That being said, we would love to show you all of our favorite places in each neighborhood.
Today we wanted to talk about – Downtown Houston. Downtown Houston is a bustling business hub and home to major attractions. Check out some of our favorite places in Downtown!
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
From family fun activities to fitness classes to concerts to art installations, Discovery Green has it all! Check out the Discovery Green website to see their full calendar of upcoming events.
Market Square Park
301 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
From live entertainment, tasty temptations, walkways and dog runs, Market Square Park is the perfect place for Houstonians to gather and enjoy the city. Market Square Park also hosts tons of events. Be sure to check them out here and plan a visit.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Spend a day exploring under the sea at the Houston Downtown Aquarium! Part attraction, part restaurant, the 500,000-gallon Downtown Aquarium is a multi-functional destination with a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and a restaurant. See the full list of exhibits and attractions here.
Downtown Houston Tunnel System
1000 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Did you know downtown Houston has an underground tunnel system? If you didn’t, now you do! They were originally built in the 1930s, providing a quick way for workers of Downtown Houston to get to work without having to deal with Houston’s frequent inclement weather. It also includes restaurants, service retail, and connects 95 city blocks. The Wells Fargo Plaza on Main offers direct access from the street to the tunnel.
POST Houston
401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77201
Originally the USPS headquarters in downtown Houston, Post has been transformed into Houston’s hub for culture, food, and recreation. Have a bite to eat or a drink from Post Market, enjoy outdoor activities with the family on the Skylawn, or discover Live music and entertainment at the 713 Music Hall. Post also hosts events throughout the year, check them out here.
Finn Hall
712 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
A beautiful, open Art Deco space to discover the latest culinary creations from local, up-and-coming chefs. Check out Houston’s premiere food hall, consisting of 8 independently operated restaurants and a full elevated bar. From burgers to tacos to pizza, Finn Hall has an assortment of foods waiting for you! They also host events, such as trivia nights and live music happy hours. Check out upcoming events here.
Z on 23
1121 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002
Z on 23 Is Houston’s highest open air rooftop bar and was voted one of the top best Instagrammable places in Houston. Fantastic food, craft cocktails, and local beers with one of the best views you can find within Downtown.
The Grove
1611 Lamar Houston, TX 77010
Located in Discovery Green Park, this 2 story, urban restaurant is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Serving steaks, seafood, and chicken dishes, The Grove has something for everyone, including kids!
As multi-generational Houstonians who work every day with people who live in or are new to Houston, we love sharing fun things to do around the city we love!
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