Sophia's Guidebook
Family friendly.
Hidden gem in the midde of the city! "Visitors can enjoy 5 miles of nature trails, winding through native prairie, savanna, wetland, woodland, and riparian habitats ...Eight ponds and wetland areas provide ample opportunities for exciting wildlife sightings."
Brand new play area is a must see for kids of all ages!
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrHidden gem in the midde of the city! "Visitors can enjoy 5 miles of nature trails, winding through native prairie, savanna, wetland, woodland, and riparian habitats ...Eight ponds and wetland areas provide ample opportunities for exciting wildlife sightings."
Brand new play area is a must see for kids of all ages!
The BEST park in Houston! Loads of free activities and events. There is also a burger spot and a full restaurant located at the park! There is also one of the best coffee shops, Slowpokes, located just across the street.
"The park’s thoughtful design features activity areas, a dog park, a community garden, the Children’s Park, and beautiful landscaping. Accenting the grounds are free, year-round passive and active programming in wellness, the arts, education, and recreation."
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Levy Park
3801 Eastside StThe BEST park in Houston! Loads of free activities and events. There is also a burger spot and a full restaurant located at the park! There is also one of the best coffee shops, Slowpokes, located just across the street.
"The park’s thoughtful design features activity areas, a dog park, a community garden, the Children’s Park, and beautiful landscaping. Accenting the grounds are free, year-round passive and active programming in wellness, the arts, education, and recreation."
"This 160-acre greenspace lies west of downtown Houston and includes beautiful gardens and native landscaping; hike and bike trails; paddle craft and bike rentals; the go-to dog park in the city; public art; a creative nature play area; two visitor centers; and gathering places for visitors to picnic, relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
Visitors can rent bicycles, kayaks and canoes from Buffalo Bayou Park, weather permitting."
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial Drive"This 160-acre greenspace lies west of downtown Houston and includes beautiful gardens and native landscaping; hike and bike trails; paddle craft and bike rentals; the go-to dog park in the city; public art; a creative nature play area; two visitor centers; and gathering places for visitors to picnic, relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
Visitors can rent bicycles, kayaks and canoes from Buffalo Bayou Park, weather permitting."
Sightseeing
A must see when visiting Houston. Great for taking pictures and videos. The artwork is incredible and truly reflective of Houston charm & culture.
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Parque de Graffiti
2102 Leeland StA must see when visiting Houston. Great for taking pictures and videos. The artwork is incredible and truly reflective of Houston charm & culture.
Fourth largest shopping domain in the US. Largest shopping center in Texas. High-end shopping and over 400 fine-stores and restaurants.
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Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdFourth largest shopping domain in the US. Largest shopping center in Texas. High-end shopping and over 400 fine-stores and restaurants.
Food Scene
Hands down the BEST breakfast tacos in the city! That's the opinion of a lot of us locals. Quality food at low price! This place is loved by many so don't let the long line scare you. They usually move very quickly. Opens at 5am!
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brothers Taco House
1604 Emancipation AveHands down the BEST breakfast tacos in the city! That's the opinion of a lot of us locals. Quality food at low price! This place is loved by many so don't let the long line scare you. They usually move very quickly. Opens at 5am!
"Lively cafe where one can enjoy simple, fine foods, baked goods, great coffee, and a place to get some work done."
The macarons are my favorite and everything is delicious!
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Tout Suite
2001 Commerce St"Lively cafe where one can enjoy simple, fine foods, baked goods, great coffee, and a place to get some work done."
The macarons are my favorite and everything is delicious!
"Coral Sword is a "Friendly Neighborhood Games Cafe" in Houston, Texas"
Coffee, tea, pizza, beer & a library of board games.
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Coral Sword
1318 Telephone Rd"Coral Sword is a "Friendly Neighborhood Games Cafe" in Houston, Texas"
Coffee, tea, pizza, beer & a library of board games.
Very popular breakfast spot that serves delicious foods. Try their chicken and waffles or fried catfish and grits!
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StVery popular breakfast spot that serves delicious foods. Try their chicken and waffles or fried catfish and grits!
Delicious pizza spot next to Axelrad bar.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdDelicious pizza spot next to Axelrad bar.
Barbecue is a must have in Texas. This is arguably the BEST spot to get your BBQ fix!
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline DrBarbecue is a must have in Texas. This is arguably the BEST spot to get your BBQ fix!
Drinks
One of the best brewery taprooms in Houston. Lots of outdoor seating and live music! Usually a food truck nearby. Astros baseball team memorabilia everywhere ⚾️🧡
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StOne of the best brewery taprooms in Houston. Lots of outdoor seating and live music! Usually a food truck nearby. Astros baseball team memorabilia everywhere ⚾️🧡
Lots of hammocks, lots of beers on tap, full-bar, huge outdoor seating, live shows and music, Luigi's pizza spot next door.
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Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StLots of hammocks, lots of beers on tap, full-bar, huge outdoor seating, live shows and music, Luigi's pizza spot next door.
Drinks and Games
"LOCATED IN THE EAST END BY EADO, CIDERCADE HOUSTON HAS 275+ ARCADE GAMES & SERVES HARD BEVERAGES.
Family-friendly during the day, but 21+ starting at 8 pm.
At the bar, we have 48 taps of different hard ciders, hard kombuchas, hard seltzers, and hard smoothies. For those who want the soft stuff, buy a cup for unlimited drinks from our soda fountain.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cidercade Houston
2320 Canal Street"LOCATED IN THE EAST END BY EADO, CIDERCADE HOUSTON HAS 275+ ARCADE GAMES & SERVES HARD BEVERAGES.
Family-friendly during the day, but 21+ starting at 8 pm.
At the bar, we have 48 taps of different hard ciders, hard kombuchas, hard seltzers, and hard smoothies. For those who want the soft stuff, buy a cup for unlimited drinks from our soda fountain.
Dancing/Club/Lounge
3 story bar and lounge. Huge outdoor seating. Hip-hop played on weekends. Great for dancing.
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Amahle Bar & Lounge
3 story bar and lounge. Huge outdoor seating. Hip-hop played on weekends. Great for dancing.
Coffee
Open until 2am. Coffee and wine bar. Old Greek style interior. Great for meeting solo-travelers and small groups. Belly dancers perform on Wednesdays!
Local favorite!
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Agora
1712 Westheimer RdOpen until 2am. Coffee and wine bar. Old Greek style interior. Great for meeting solo-travelers and small groups. Belly dancers perform on Wednesdays!
Local favorite!
Relaxing atmosphere good for studying, work and hanging out with friends. Coffee, beer and wine.
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Segundo Coffee Lab
711 Milby StRelaxing atmosphere good for studying, work and hanging out with friends. Coffee, beer and wine.