Top 10 Ways to Show Off Houston
By Citysearch Editors, Houston
From the Magnolia Hotel downtown to dining at the Toyota Center, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Houston.
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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. -
Red & White Wine Bistro (@ Toyota Center)
1510 Polk St, Houston, TX
Watch a Rockets game from the restaurant's ledge seats--an excellent vantage point served with gourmet food and world-class wine. -
Museum District
Binz St and Main St, Houston, TX
Take the Red Line and tour the museums, then picnic in Hermann Park. End your day with cocktails at the Warwick. -
El Tiempo Cantina
3130 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Owned by Tex-Mex royalty, the Laurenzos (of Mama Ninfa's fame), this happy-hour favorite is tops for fajitas, guacamole and potent margaritas. -
Buffalo Bayou Park
1800 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX
The Bayou City's own Central Park is part of the city's past, present and future. -
Etta's Lounge
5120 Scott St, Houston, TX
Impress out-of-towners with a Sunday evening full of cold beer, juicy burgers and red-hot blues. -
Tunnel Walks
1121 Capitol St, Houston, TX
One of downtown's top attractions is nearly 20 feet below the city. -
Blanco's
3406 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
Polish up your boots for some two steppin'. -
The Orange Show
2402 Munger St, Houston, TX
This citrus-themed museum and art venue is a funky, one-of-a-kind homage to oranges. -
The Magnolia Hotel
1100 Texas Ave, Houston, TX
Discover one of the best views of downtown Houston from the rooftop pool and Jacuzzi.
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Alley Theatre
615 Texas St, Houston, TX
Under artistic director Gregory Boyd's far-reaching leadership, this Southwest powerhouse has reached the big time. -
Port of Houston and Ship Channel
7300 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX
The Ship Channel bridge is a sight to behold.
