Ignited Empress’s Guidebook
Food scene
Great place for Southern cooking and hookah. The fried chicken is amazing.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lost & Found
160 W Gray StGreat place for Southern cooking and hookah. The fried chicken is amazing.
Taste Bar + Kitchen
420 Bagby St Great atmosphere and great food.
Laid-back outpost offering traditional soul food dishes alongside vegan choices & hearty sides.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soul Food Vegan
2901 Emancipation Ave Laid-back outpost offering traditional soul food dishes alongside vegan choices & hearty sides.
Casual spot for raw & vegan gourmet sandwiches, juices & smoothies in an airy, open space.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
green seed vegan
4320 Almeda RdCasual spot for raw & vegan gourmet sandwiches, juices & smoothies in an airy, open space.
Modern Mexican fare & shaken margaritas prepared tableside star at this upscale Montrose spot.
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdModern Mexican fare & shaken margaritas prepared tableside star at this upscale Montrose spot.
This intimate wine bar with frequent live music offers charcuterie, cheeses, small plates & pizzas.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trez Art and Wine Bar
920 Studemont StreetThis intimate wine bar with frequent live music offers charcuterie, cheeses, small plates & pizzas.
Relaxed, brick-lined restaurant with traditional Southern comfort food & happy hours.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Killen’s
101 Heights BoulevardRelaxed, brick-lined restaurant with traditional Southern comfort food & happy hours.
Cheerful counter-serve shop with more than 50 types of imaginative doughnut options.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Voodoo Doughnut
3715 Washington AveCheerful counter-serve shop with more than 50 types of imaginative doughnut options.
Hot spot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
494 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StHot spot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
City/town information
Nice tourist area for fun and sun at the beach. Numerous restaurants full of great seafood straight from the Gulf to the table.
410 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galveston
Nice tourist area for fun and sun at the beach. Numerous restaurants full of great seafood straight from the Gulf to the table.
Kemah Boardwalk-A 40-acre waterfront area with rides and entertainment for the whole family.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
kemah
Kemah Boardwalk-A 40-acre waterfront area with rides and entertainment for the whole family.
The Musem District
Exciting and historical pieces of art from all over the world that will leave you amazed and intrigued!
979 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StExciting and historical pieces of art from all over the world that will leave you amazed and intrigued!
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
863 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrMuseum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
Next to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rain forest and thousands of colorful butterflies. A dramatic 50-foot waterfall and exotic plants transport visitors.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Mariposas Cockrell
5555 Hermann Park DrNext to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rain forest and thousands of colorful butterflies. A dramatic 50-foot waterfall and exotic plants transport visitors.
Sightseeing
Be prepared to see over 6,000 animals all in their natural habitat-style exhibits.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrBe prepared to see over 6,000 animals all in their natural habitat-style exhibits.
City Park featuring trails, a playground & tennis & basketball courts, plus facilities.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Spotts
401 S Heights BlvdCity Park featuring trails, a playground & tennis & basketball courts, plus facilities.
A great park with walking & biking trails. Great views of the city and it leads you to Downtown Houston.
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial DriveA great park with walking & biking trails. Great views of the city and it leads you to Downtown Houston.
Nice place to visit before/after shopping in the Galleria area. Open green lawn that's nice to have a picnic or photo shoot.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Gerald D. Hines Waterwall
2800 Post Oak BlvdNice place to visit before/after shopping in the Galleria area. Open green lawn that's nice to have a picnic or photo shoot.
Entertainment
Huge arena with a retractable roof hosting Houston Texans football games, rodeos, concerts & more.
771 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio NRG
NRG ParkwayHuge arena with a retractable roof hosting Houston Texans football games, rodeos, concerts & more.
Astros' home ballpark with retractable roof, plenty of concessions options & a train station theme. Come out and enjoy a game!
638 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Minute Maid
501 Crawford StAstros' home ballpark with retractable roof, plenty of concessions options & a train station theme. Come out and enjoy a game!
Hosts the Houston Rockets.
Serves as a venue for a wide range of events.
606 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Toyota
1510 Polk StHosts the Houston Rockets.
Serves as a venue for a wide range of events.
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Grand Opera
501 Texas AveOpera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
This downtown park offers free yoga classes, movie nights and toddler story times. The park has a playground, spray fountain and Mist Tree, great for hot Houston days. Enjoy free WiFi and open air reading rooms, or borrow balls or games.
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StThis downtown park offers free yoga classes, movie nights and toddler story times. The park has a playground, spray fountain and Mist Tree, great for hot Houston days. Enjoy free WiFi and open air reading rooms, or borrow balls or games.
Space Center Houston is designed to engage adults and children alike. There is always something new at Space Center Houston, with an amazing array of traveling exhibits and astounding events. Space Center Houston has the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples for public view.
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston is designed to engage adults and children alike. There is always something new at Space Center Houston, with an amazing array of traveling exhibits and astounding events. Space Center Houston has the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples for public view.
Trendy, over-21 destination featuring private karaoke rooms, plus a bar & sushi.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spotlight Karaoke Midtown
2700 Milam StTrendy, over-21 destination featuring private karaoke rooms, plus a bar & sushi.
Huge arcade bar with a mix of classic & modern games, plus house-made hard cider & kombucha.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cidercade Houston
2320 Canal StreetHuge arcade bar with a mix of classic & modern games, plus house-made hard cider & kombucha.
Internationally known comedians take center stage at this compact spot also serving food & drinks.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Improv Comedy Club
7620 Katy FwyInternationally known comedians take center stage at this compact spot also serving food & drinks.
Down-home cocktail bar with a roster of cocktails from the South & a laid-back vibe to match.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julep
1919 Washington AveDown-home cocktail bar with a roster of cocktails from the South & a laid-back vibe to match.
Shopping
Bright center with a glass roof offering ice-skating, cafes & upscale electronics & department stores.
12–15-minute car ride away.
1869 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdBright center with a glass roof offering ice-skating, cafes & upscale electronics & department stores.
12–15-minute car ride away.
Houston Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Located approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston, you're sure to find impressive savings all year round. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. Located off US 290 at Fairfield Place Drive Exit in Cypress, TX.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Premium Outlets
29300 Hempstead RdHouston Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Located approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston, you're sure to find impressive savings all year round. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. Located off US 290 at Fairfield Place Drive Exit in Cypress, TX.
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Banana Republic, Under Armour, Chico's, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Coach, Reebok and many more.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tanger Outlets Houston
5885 Gulf FwyFind great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Banana Republic, Under Armour, Chico's, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Coach, Reebok and many more.
Fine Dining
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse features an elegant, yet intimate atmosphere, created with an undeniable attention to detail. Our award-winning menu features only the finest prime beef, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, as well as an extensive wine collection.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveVic & Anthony's Steakhouse features an elegant, yet intimate atmosphere, created with an undeniable attention to detail. Our award-winning menu features only the finest prime beef, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, as well as an extensive wine collection.
Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdElegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood brings an experience filled with Seafood, Steaks and Rhythm, with a menu emphasis on top of the catch prime seafood creations, USDA prime beef and chops, and fresh oyster bar selections. The restaurant is set in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere accented with a palette of sultry earth tones occasionally interrupted by bold colored artwork and mixed wood finishes.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
2800 Kirby DrEddie V's Prime Seafood brings an experience filled with Seafood, Steaks and Rhythm, with a menu emphasis on top of the catch prime seafood creations, USDA prime beef and chops, and fresh oyster bar selections. The restaurant is set in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere accented with a palette of sultry earth tones occasionally interrupted by bold colored artwork and mixed wood finishes.
Fresh redefined. Our chefs honor and elevate seafood dishes with superior ingredients, precise execution, and classic presentation. We are committed to serving the ocean’s finest seafood and fresh Florida Stone crab. From the traps to your table in less than 24 hours. Delight in the art of the cocktail, remarkable wines, captivating ambience and the service you deserve.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
5350 Westheimer RoadFresh redefined. Our chefs honor and elevate seafood dishes with superior ingredients, precise execution, and classic presentation. We are committed to serving the ocean’s finest seafood and fresh Florida Stone crab. From the traps to your table in less than 24 hours. Delight in the art of the cocktail, remarkable wines, captivating ambience and the service you deserve.
Huge steaks from an on-site butcher shop & a vast salad bar star at this family-friendly steakhouse.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taste of Texas
10505 Katy FwyHuge steaks from an on-site butcher shop & a vast salad bar star at this family-friendly steakhouse.