Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Their burgers are the best! The menu offerings are dynamic and the ambiance allows you to choose how nice or casual you want your dinner to be.
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Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StTheir burgers are the best! The menu offerings are dynamic and the ambiance allows you to choose how nice or casual you want your dinner to be.
Delicous authentic Tex-Mex cuisine at this Freebird's "build your own" style restaurant. It is hidden underneath a medical plaza off the METRO rail Museum District Station. I wouldn't expect normal packed crowds here.
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Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz StDelicous authentic Tex-Mex cuisine at this Freebird's "build your own" style restaurant. It is hidden underneath a medical plaza off the METRO rail Museum District Station. I wouldn't expect normal packed crowds here.
Local go-to spot for sushi. Always fresh. Hardly ever crowded. Moderately priced.
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Osaka Japanese Restaurant
500 Westheimer RdLocal go-to spot for sushi. Always fresh. Hardly ever crowded. Moderately priced.
Newest, hippest go-to spot for breakfast and brunch. Fully stocked bar. Warning - there will be a wait time. You can get your name on the waiting list with the hostess and receive a text when your table is ready.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdNewest, hippest go-to spot for breakfast and brunch. Fully stocked bar. Warning - there will be a wait time. You can get your name on the waiting list with the hostess and receive a text when your table is ready.
This is a fun and eccentric atmosphere where you can enjoy a good cocktail, a cheap glass of wine, and an authentic American-Italian meal. Also a great brunch spot. Prices aren't outrageous. Staff is outrageously friendly. This is an LGBTQ owned and operated establishment, SO FUN!
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Riva's Italian Restaurant
1117 Missouri StreetThis is a fun and eccentric atmosphere where you can enjoy a good cocktail, a cheap glass of wine, and an authentic American-Italian meal. Also a great brunch spot. Prices aren't outrageous. Staff is outrageously friendly. This is an LGBTQ owned and operated establishment, SO FUN!
Wherever you end up at last call will most likely have a food truck nearby, but if you aren't ready for your night to end and would like some time to wind down, this is a Houston late night favorite.
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House of Pies
3112 Kirby DrWherever you end up at last call will most likely have a food truck nearby, but if you aren't ready for your night to end and would like some time to wind down, this is a Houston late night favorite.
Absolutely a must-go-to spot if you are curious to have an authentic Tex-Mex meal. This will require an Uber, but you might as well foot it and walk around the beautiful WWII aged Heights neighborhood. The magnificent Heights Hike & Bike trail can be accessed at 7th & Courtland.
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Chilosos Taco House
701 E 20th StAbsolutely a must-go-to spot if you are curious to have an authentic Tex-Mex meal. This will require an Uber, but you might as well foot it and walk around the beautiful WWII aged Heights neighborhood. The magnificent Heights Hike & Bike trail can be accessed at 7th & Courtland.
This is the best late night pizza you will find. This is a good bet for a late night eat near your AirBnB if you happen to be spending your night off of Downtown Main Street.
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Frank's Pizza
417 Travis StThis is the best late night pizza you will find. This is a good bet for a late night eat near your AirBnB if you happen to be spending your night off of Downtown Main Street.
Spotting a drag queen or two or running into boxing legends (no, seriously, I rant into Evander Holyfield here) isn't unheard of at this 24-hr NY style Deli. Whether you nee d a place to go after the party, or want a quiet lunch, this is a good place to be.
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Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdSpotting a drag queen or two or running into boxing legends (no, seriously, I rant into Evander Holyfield here) isn't unheard of at this 24-hr NY style Deli. Whether you nee d a place to go after the party, or want a quiet lunch, this is a good place to be.
The Burger Joint
2703 Montrose BlvdCafe TH
2108 Pease StDrinks & Nightlife
Start your night at any of the restaurants around here and enjoy the Midtown nightlife spanning from West Gray & Bagby to Fairview & Bagby.
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Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen
309 Bagby StStart your night at any of the restaurants around here and enjoy the Midtown nightlife spanning from West Gray & Bagby to Fairview & Bagby.
Tucked away behind Westheimer and Montrose is the original "gayborhood" of Houston. Have an Uber drop you off at JR's Bar and Grill and explore the LGBTQ friendly nightlife Houston has to offer along/beside Pacific street.
Stretching from W. Dallas to the Museum District, enjoy a multitude of food choices along Montrose.
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Montrose Boulevard
Montrose BoulevardTucked away behind Westheimer and Montrose is the original "gayborhood" of Houston. Have an Uber drop you off at JR's Bar and Grill and explore the LGBTQ friendly nightlife Houston has to offer along/beside Pacific street.
Stretching from W. Dallas to the Museum District, enjoy a multitude of food choices along Montrose.
If you are into nightlife, sports bar scenes, bar foods, authentic Tex-Mex, all of the above, BUT you want to avoid crowds, then hop on the METRO Rail OR have your Uber drop you off at Ninfa's or Woodrow's in the up and coming EaDo district. EaDo (at Walker & St. Emmanuel St.) generally attracts soccer and baseball crowds from Minute Maid and BBVA Compass, so you shouldn't see much of a football crowd here.
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East Downtown
If you are into nightlife, sports bar scenes, bar foods, authentic Tex-Mex, all of the above, BUT you want to avoid crowds, then hop on the METRO Rail OR have your Uber drop you off at Ninfa's or Woodrow's in the up and coming EaDo district. EaDo (at Walker & St. Emmanuel St.) generally attracts soccer and baseball crowds from Minute Maid and BBVA Compass, so you shouldn't see much of a football crowd here.
Parks & Nature
This is a fun park in the middle of downtown that I enjoy mostly in the evening. On a normal day you can enjoy garden walks, a play park for children, or dinner and drinks at The Grove nearby. There will be a 9-day festival preceding the Superbowl at Discovery Green. Like most places, it is only a short Uber drive away from your AirBNB: http://www.discoverygreen.com/superbowllive
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StThis is a fun park in the middle of downtown that I enjoy mostly in the evening. On a normal day you can enjoy garden walks, a play park for children, or dinner and drinks at The Grove nearby. There will be a 9-day festival preceding the Superbowl at Discovery Green. Like most places, it is only a short Uber drive away from your AirBNB: http://www.discoverygreen.com/superbowllive
ESPN headquarters and events will be happening at this new park created just for Superbowl LI!
http://midtownhouston.com/midtown-park/
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Midtown Park
2811 Travis StESPN headquarters and events will be happening at this new park created just for Superbowl LI!
http://midtownhouston.com/midtown-park/
This is another GRADE A urban park in Houston. I would not recommend it over Buffalo Bayou Park, but I will say it was my "go-to" park when Bufffalo Bayou Park was being renovated.
Also, for the kids there are some nice fountains and even HOUSTON ZOO!
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Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrThis is another GRADE A urban park in Houston. I would not recommend it over Buffalo Bayou Park, but I will say it was my "go-to" park when Bufffalo Bayou Park was being renovated.
Also, for the kids there are some nice fountains and even HOUSTON ZOO!
Shopping
Rice Village is a good place to get some shopping done and grab a drink and a good bite to eat. It is centered between your AirBNB and NRG Stadium, so go ahead and have your Uber drop you off here if you don't feel like sitting in all that Superbowl traffic!
Namely iconic places in Rice Village are:
THE CHOCOLATE BAR (local homemade chocolate treats)
SWEET PARIS (French breakfast)
Mi Luna (tapas)
TORCHY'S TACOS
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardRice Village is a good place to get some shopping done and grab a drink and a good bite to eat. It is centered between your AirBNB and NRG Stadium, so go ahead and have your Uber drop you off here if you don't feel like sitting in all that Superbowl traffic!
Namely iconic places in Rice Village are:
THE CHOCOLATE BAR (local homemade chocolate treats)
SWEET PARIS (French breakfast)
Mi Luna (tapas)
TORCHY'S TACOS
One of the best shopping malls in the country. The Houston Galleria has been preparing for Super Bowl LI and will happily take your money!
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Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdOne of the best shopping malls in the country. The Houston Galleria has been preparing for Super Bowl LI and will happily take your money!
Entertainment & Activities
Have you ever wondered what it's like to walk into an old-timey type theater you see in a movie? The ROAKS Theater definitely still has that charm. If you are an independent film lover you will love this theater which also hosts a FULLY STOCKED BAR.
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Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray StHave you ever wondered what it's like to walk into an old-timey type theater you see in a movie? The ROAKS Theater definitely still has that charm. If you are an independent film lover you will love this theater which also hosts a FULLY STOCKED BAR.
The Yards will be hosting the opening events preceding Super Bowl Sunday. Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift are both expected in concert. You can also get your live action physical game on with some of the rec activities planned here.
You could walk here (1.8 miles) via Sabine Pass to Sawyer Street, which will probably be a heck of a lot cheaper than Uber.
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Sawyer Yards
2101 Winter StThe Yards will be hosting the opening events preceding Super Bowl Sunday. Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift are both expected in concert. You can also get your live action physical game on with some of the rec activities planned here.
You could walk here (1.8 miles) via Sabine Pass to Sawyer Street, which will probably be a heck of a lot cheaper than Uber.
This is a trendy adult only movie theater. No, that does not mean xxx video, just no children.
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AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveThis is a trendy adult only movie theater. No, that does not mean xxx video, just no children.
Sightseeing
The AirBNB is within walking distance from this newly renovated and nationally ranked park. Booking here is a true WIN for the park location alone. Walk here, have brunch, rent bikes from the B-Cycle at Sabine pass, pedal, and enjoy both nature and skyline sceneries of the park. Buy tickets to the Buffalo Bayou Water Cistern a day in advance to enjoy some unique Houston history and architecture.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveThe AirBNB is within walking distance from this newly renovated and nationally ranked park. Booking here is a true WIN for the park location alone. Walk here, have brunch, rent bikes from the B-Cycle at Sabine pass, pedal, and enjoy both nature and skyline sceneries of the park. Buy tickets to the Buffalo Bayou Water Cistern a day in advance to enjoy some unique Houston history and architecture.
Walk or bike around the beautiful WWII aged Heights neighborhood. The magnificent Heights Hike & Bike trail can be accessed at 7th & Courtland, or off White Oak Blvd. between Colombia and Oxford St. Head south on this trail to see Houston's bayous and skyline.
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Heights Hike and Bike Trail
Heights Hike and Bike TrailWalk or bike around the beautiful WWII aged Heights neighborhood. The magnificent Heights Hike & Bike trail can be accessed at 7th & Courtland, or off White Oak Blvd. between Colombia and Oxford St. Head south on this trail to see Houston's bayous and skyline.
Getting Around
A short Uber or walk away is access to the METRO rail which takes you all the way to NRG Stadium.
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Main Street Square Stn NB station
A short Uber or walk away is access to the METRO rail which takes you all the way to NRG Stadium.
Hop on the Metro Rail to the game If you are already tailgating at the Midtown Park / ESPN headquarters
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McGowen Stn SB station
Hop on the Metro Rail to the game If you are already tailgating at the Midtown Park / ESPN headquarters