Houston 101
By Joshua Hinsdale, Houston Editor
From the Texans and Rockets to world-class museums and NASA, Houston is a top destination for business and vacation travelers.
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Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith St, Houston, TX
In a classic New Orleans-style abode, this local landmark serves upper-crust Cajun-Creole cuisine. -
Goode Company Barbeque
5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
This urbanized, Texana-decorated barbecue joint is wildly popular, thanks to expertly smoked brisket and variety of platters. -
Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX
The Tex-Mex taqueria that launched the chain still manages to look authentic. -
Cafe Annie
1728 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX
Twenty-five years strong, this award-winning establishment sets the standard for upscale Southwestern cuisine. -
Aquarium Restaurant
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX
Dine around a 150,000-gallon centerpiece fish tank at this seafood lover's landmark.
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La Carafe
813 Congress St, Houston, TX
A historic building and a mysterious interior make for a great romantic hideaway. -
Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX
An Irish heart beats proudly within this Rice Village pub. -
Scott Gertner's SkyBar
3400 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
Upscale professionals flock to this snazzy, high-as-a-cloud club for rarefied air and too-hip-to-be-square music. -
Marfreless
2006 Peden St, Houston, TX
Legendary River Oaks hideaway for amorous couples, cocktail connoisseurs and those in the know. -
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk St, Houston, TX
This homey club is Houston's premier destination for those with a yen for folk, Irish and Celtic music.
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Four Seasons Hotel Houston
1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX
Sophisticated downtown high-rise continues its traditions of luxury and elegance.
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Hotel Derek
2525 W Loop Fwy S, Houston, TX
The only style setter in the Galleria area, this postmodern boutique hotel is popular with fashion-conscious travelers and celebrities. -
Lancaster Hotel
701 Texas Street, Houston, TX
Small luxury hotel charms guests with English manor looks, and status as one of Houston's historic downtown landmarks. -
Alden-Houston
1117 Prairie St, Houston, TX
Landmark downtown hotel gets an update with sleek, modern decor and convenient business traveler amenities. -
St. Regis Hotel, Houston
1919 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX
This regal and well-located hotel maintains its well-deserved reputation as one of the city's most gracious establishments.
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Sensia Studio and Japanese Day Spa
1711 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX
With hair straightening, massage techniques and an Asian-inspired interior, this day spa and salon embraces the Japanese tradition. -
Dolce Vita Day Spa
2503 S Shepherd Dr Ste B, Houston, TX
River Oaks spa with a holistic approach to health and beauty treatments, including massage, body therapies and skin treatments. -
Beautique Day Spa Salon
2507 Times Blvd, Houston, TX
This Rice Village spa shines as brightly as it did when it opened more than 45 years ago. -
Trellis, the Spa at the Houstonian
111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX
Mediterranean-style spa that's elegant and professional, to match the reputation of this storied hotel and club. -
Sunset Body Works Natural Day Spa
909 Texas St, Houston, TX
This spa's central location in the Rice Hotel makes it a perfect break from the office for some much-needed pampering.
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Museum District
Binz St and Main St, Houston, TX
Houston owes much of its world-class charm to an oak-lined square mile of sparkling cultural institutions. -
Kemah Boardwalk
Bradford Ave and Second St, Kemah, TX
A boardwalk with a quiet fishing-village atmosphere with resort accommodations, amusements and good eats. -
Galveston Island
Galveston, TX
Fifty miles south of Houston, this alluring island offers beaches, a historic district and tourist amusements galore. -
Space Center Houston
1601 Nasa Rd 1, Houston, TX
Space City: Houston lives up to its nickname with this NASA-based edu-tainment attraction that mixes science facts with fun. -
San Jacinto Monument and Museum
3523 Battleground Rd, LA Porte, TX
A tribute to Texan independence, this towering tourist attraction commemorates the victorious battle against Mexico.
