Amanda’s Houston Guidebook

Amanda
Amanda’s Houston Guidebook

Favorite Places in Houston

What to see and do... and where to eat in Houston.
In the Montrose, Vibrant is a cool, subtle and sexy spot for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike. A great spot to enjoy a tonic, coffee, organic champagne or a cocktail. The patio is lovely with a dusty California vibe. The plated presentation is delicate and lovely while the flavors are over-the-top delicious.
13 habitants recommandent
Vibrant
1931 Fairview St
13 habitants recommandent
In the Montrose, Vibrant is a cool, subtle and sexy spot for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike. A great spot to enjoy a tonic, coffee, organic champagne or a cocktail. The patio is lovely with a dusty California vibe. The plated presentation is delicate and lovely while the flavors are over-the-top delicious.
Great spot in downtown Heights on the 19th St. drag. Great coffee, take some to go. You must have the shaken till whipped iced cappuccino.
130 habitants recommandent
Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th St
130 habitants recommandent
Great spot in downtown Heights on the 19th St. drag. Great coffee, take some to go. You must have the shaken till whipped iced cappuccino.
Within walking distance to House of Hawthorne. Siphon is known for its quality coffee, tea and great pastries.
86 habitants recommandent
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama St
86 habitants recommandent
Within walking distance to House of Hawthorne. Siphon is known for its quality coffee, tea and great pastries.
Another fantastic coffee spot in Houston, but their biscuits are amazing.
64 habitants recommandent
Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer Rd
64 habitants recommandent
Another fantastic coffee spot in Houston, but their biscuits are amazing.
One of the greatest original cool spots in Houston on Westheimer Blvd. --Houston's most popular street. Most nights you can check out a jazz trio or quirky film on the patio. Their sweet potato and black bean tamales are excellent as is the Crispy Kale salad with popped rice. Go for coffee, desserts, beer and Prosecco on tap.
123 habitants recommandent
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy St
123 habitants recommandent
One of the greatest original cool spots in Houston on Westheimer Blvd. --Houston's most popular street. Most nights you can check out a jazz trio or quirky film on the patio. Their sweet potato and black bean tamales are excellent as is the Crispy Kale salad with popped rice. Go for coffee, desserts, beer and Prosecco on tap.
Located on Westheimer Blvd. near all the thrift shops, cafés and a handful of good restaurants. Best candles and hand soap in all the city, unless you go next door to Aesops to get your hand soap fix.
Le Labo
1665 Westheimer Rd
Located on Westheimer Blvd. near all the thrift shops, cafés and a handful of good restaurants. Best candles and hand soap in all the city, unless you go next door to Aesops to get your hand soap fix.
A place to find unique, hand-made items.
22 habitants recommandent
Space Montrose
1706 Westheimer Rd
22 habitants recommandent
A place to find unique, hand-made items.
Dedicated gallery to works of Cy Twombly on the Menil campus.
11 habitants recommandent
Cy Twombly Gallery
1501 Branard St
11 habitants recommandent
Dedicated gallery to works of Cy Twombly on the Menil campus.
Houston is fortunate to have one of this unique artist's work on display at Rice University. “My work is more about your seeing than it is about my seeing, although it is a product of my seeing. I’m also interested in the sense of presence of space; that is space where you feel a presence, almost an entity — that physical feeling and power that space can give.” James Turrell http://jamesturrell.com/work/type/
66 habitants recommandent
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
66 habitants recommandent
Houston is fortunate to have one of this unique artist's work on display at Rice University. “My work is more about your seeing than it is about my seeing, although it is a product of my seeing. I’m also interested in the sense of presence of space; that is space where you feel a presence, almost an entity — that physical feeling and power that space can give.” James Turrell http://jamesturrell.com/work/type/
Grab a picnik to go and head to one of the many parks in the area.
9 habitants recommandent
Picnic Box Lunches
1928 Bissonnet St
9 habitants recommandent
Grab a picnik to go and head to one of the many parks in the area.
Because Reality Bites and you know it does, so go have a cream puff and call it a night at 4am.
51 habitants recommandent
House of Pies
3112 Kirby Dr
51 habitants recommandent
Because Reality Bites and you know it does, so go have a cream puff and call it a night at 4am.
Good restaurants and shopping;Tom Ford, Brunello Cucinelli, Stella McCartney, Vince, COS, Diptyque, Forth+Nomad, THEORY, and so much more. See a movie at the iPic Theater follow it up with a Daisy cone gelato of from Amorino.
141 habitants recommandent
River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer Rd
141 habitants recommandent
Good restaurants and shopping;Tom Ford, Brunello Cucinelli, Stella McCartney, Vince, COS, Diptyque, Forth+Nomad, THEORY, and so much more. See a movie at the iPic Theater follow it up with a Daisy cone gelato of from Amorino.
The perfect place for meditation or reflection, this non-denominational chapel was founded by John and Dominique de Menil. The interior serves not only as a chapel, but also as a major work of modern art. Currently under construction.
164 habitants recommandent
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
164 habitants recommandent
The perfect place for meditation or reflection, this non-denominational chapel was founded by John and Dominique de Menil. The interior serves not only as a chapel, but also as a major work of modern art. Currently under construction.
Houston’s oldest theater that hosts independent films and midnight throwback movies on the weekends. Serves beer and wine.
77 habitants recommandent
Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray St
77 habitants recommandent
Houston’s oldest theater that hosts independent films and midnight throwback movies on the weekends. Serves beer and wine.
One of Houston’s largest and most robust groceries in the city with fresh, organic options. Great place to pick up food from the deli. Cooking classes available.
110 habitants recommandent
Central Market
3815 Westheimer Rd
110 habitants recommandent
One of Houston’s largest and most robust groceries in the city with fresh, organic options. Great place to pick up food from the deli. Cooking classes available.
Delightful sausage, egg and fruit kolaches. They also serve up a mean cup of coffee featuring Boomtown Coffee.
18 habitants recommandent
Kolache Shoppe
1031 Heights Blvd
18 habitants recommandent
Delightful sausage, egg and fruit kolaches. They also serve up a mean cup of coffee featuring Boomtown Coffee.
15 habitants recommandent
Half Price Books
1011 Westheimer Rd
15 habitants recommandent
11 habitants recommandent
Montrose Cheese & Wine
1618 Westheimer Rd
11 habitants recommandent
219 habitants recommandent
Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
219 habitants recommandent
111 habitants recommandent
Agora
1712 Westheimer Rd
111 habitants recommandent

Food scene

If you love a great steak in an unconventional steak house.
20 habitants recommandent
Georgia James
3503 Westheimer Rd
20 habitants recommandent
If you love a great steak in an unconventional steak house.
Beautiful place to sit at the bar and have a glass of champagne 🥂 with your petite Atlantic Oysters on the half shell. Must have the cheese enchilada and don’t forget your complimentary ginger moon pie on your way out.
40 habitants recommandent
State of Grace
3258 Westheimer Rd
40 habitants recommandent
Beautiful place to sit at the bar and have a glass of champagne 🥂 with your petite Atlantic Oysters on the half shell. Must have the cheese enchilada and don’t forget your complimentary ginger moon pie on your way out.
Go for the croissant packaging... just beautiful.
194 habitants recommandent
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
194 habitants recommandent
Go for the croissant packaging... just beautiful.
You must try the green beans.
125 habitants recommandent
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond Avenue
125 habitants recommandent
You must try the green beans.
Best brisket in the city, IMO
67 habitants recommandent
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline Dr
67 habitants recommandent
Best brisket in the city, IMO
The hama chili is the reason
219 habitants recommandent
Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
219 habitants recommandent
The hama chili is the reason
The best shrimp cocktail...it's so beautiful. The bar is lovely.
6 habitants recommandent
1751 Sea and Bar
191 Heights Blvd
6 habitants recommandent
The best shrimp cocktail...it's so beautiful. The bar is lovely.
Global cuisine featuring handmade pasta with a delightful combination of flavors.
6 habitants recommandent
Mastrantos
927 Studewood St
6 habitants recommandent
Global cuisine featuring handmade pasta with a delightful combination of flavors.
They don’t take reservations, but if you’re willing to wait in the garden with a cocktail amongst your live, leafy dinner waiting to be plucked, you won’t regret it. Their deliciously light and perfectly flavored pastas and pizzas will dazzle you.
135 habitants recommandent
Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak Dr
135 habitants recommandent
They don’t take reservations, but if you’re willing to wait in the garden with a cocktail amongst your live, leafy dinner waiting to be plucked, you won’t regret it. Their deliciously light and perfectly flavored pastas and pizzas will dazzle you.
179 habitants recommandent
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose Blvd
179 habitants recommandent
20 habitants recommandent
Rosie Cannonball
1620 Westheimer Rd
20 habitants recommandent
20 habitants recommandent
Georgia James
3503 Westheimer Rd
20 habitants recommandent
18 habitants recommandent
Postino Montrose
805 Pacific St
18 habitants recommandent
32 habitants recommandent
Baby Barnaby's
602 Fairview St
32 habitants recommandent
41 habitants recommandent
Traveler's Table
520 Westheimer Road
41 habitants recommandent
19 habitants recommandent
Indika
516 Westheimer Rd
19 habitants recommandent
Magical Dessert Bar
137 habitants recommandent
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington Ave
137 habitants recommandent
6 habitants recommandent
La Sicilia Italian Bakery & Cafe
515 Westheimer Rd
6 habitants recommandent
36 habitants recommandent
Baba Yega
2607 Grant St
36 habitants recommandent
23 habitants recommandent
Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
500 Westheimer Rd
23 habitants recommandent
36 habitants recommandent
Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer Rd
36 habitants recommandent
18 habitants recommandent
Shake Shack
1002 Westheimer Rd
18 habitants recommandent
116 habitants recommandent
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose Blvd
116 habitants recommandent
125 habitants recommandent
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond Avenue
125 habitants recommandent
61 habitants recommandent
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights Blvd
61 habitants recommandent
67 habitants recommandent
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline Dr
67 habitants recommandent
160 habitants recommandent
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rd
160 habitants recommandent
9 habitants recommandent
Blood Bros. BBQ
5425 Bellaire Blvd
9 habitants recommandent
20 habitants recommandent
Indianola
1201 St Emanuel St
20 habitants recommandent
13 habitants recommandent
UB Preserv
1609 Westheimer Rd
13 habitants recommandent
Indigo
517 Berry Rd
16 habitants recommandent
Bravery Chef Hall
409 Travis St
16 habitants recommandent

Sightseeing

Set in the middle of the Montrose neighborhood, this 30-acre museum campus in the main bldg houses special exhibitions and the permanent collection with four other museum buildings: two are dedicated to single artists (Cy Twombly and Dan Flavin), the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, and the Menil Drawing Institute. ‘Known for displays that allow the objects and works of art to speak for themselves—there are no “didactics” on the wall or media in the galleries—the Menil philosophy is to foster each individual’s direct, personal encounter with works of art. The display of carefully chosen artworks in sympathetic settings are Menil hallmarks.’
491 habitants recommandent
La Collection Menil
1533 Sul Ross St
491 habitants recommandent
Set in the middle of the Montrose neighborhood, this 30-acre museum campus in the main bldg houses special exhibitions and the permanent collection with four other museum buildings: two are dedicated to single artists (Cy Twombly and Dan Flavin), the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, and the Menil Drawing Institute. ‘Known for displays that allow the objects and works of art to speak for themselves—there are no “didactics” on the wall or media in the galleries—the Menil philosophy is to foster each individual’s direct, personal encounter with works of art. The display of carefully chosen artworks in sympathetic settings are Menil hallmarks.’
You’ll find all kinds of chilling going on at this museum park. Meditators, yogis, musicians and families sprawl across the grounds enjoying the shade from the 100-yr-old oak trees.
49 habitants recommandent
Menil Park
1423 Branard St
49 habitants recommandent
You’ll find all kinds of chilling going on at this museum park. Meditators, yogis, musicians and families sprawl across the grounds enjoying the shade from the 100-yr-old oak trees.
World class museum with a movie theater as well. Great place to catch an uncorked documentary.
979 habitants recommandent
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 habitants recommandent
World class museum with a movie theater as well. Great place to catch an uncorked documentary.
Art studios open to the public. Great place to take photographs as well.
18 habitants recommandent
The Silos at Sawyer Yards
1502 Sawyer St
18 habitants recommandent
Art studios open to the public. Great place to take photographs as well.
Whether you’re walking, running or biking, this winding trail will take you along the bayou to the skate park, the dog park, along the bat bridge and into downtown depending on which direction you go along this 120+ acre park. Stop by The Dunlavy for breakfast or lunch along the way.
549 habitants recommandent
Parc Buffalo Bayou
Memorial Drive
549 habitants recommandent
Whether you’re walking, running or biking, this winding trail will take you along the bayou to the skate park, the dog park, along the bat bridge and into downtown depending on which direction you go along this 120+ acre park. Stop by The Dunlavy for breakfast or lunch along the way.
Houston has the largest art car parade in the world. The museum houses some of the most extravagant throughout the years.
130 habitants recommandent
Musée de la voiture d'art
140 Heights Blvd
130 habitants recommandent
Houston has the largest art car parade in the world. The museum houses some of the most extravagant throughout the years.
863 habitants recommandent
Le Musée des sciences naturelles de Houston
5555 Hermann Park Dr
863 habitants recommandent
6 miles of trails, the Houston Zoo, paddle boating, Japanese gardens, play grounds, Miller Outdoor Theater, Cockerel Butterfly Museum, ...
6 habitants recommandent
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin Street
6 habitants recommandent
6 miles of trails, the Houston Zoo, paddle boating, Japanese gardens, play grounds, Miller Outdoor Theater, Cockerel Butterfly Museum, ...
Leopard Lounge
1639 Westheimer Rd
27 habitants recommandent
Heights Mercantile
714 Yale St
27 habitants recommandent
124 habitants recommandent
River Oaks
124 habitants recommandent
80 habitants recommandent
Chinatown
11200 Bellaire Boulevard
80 habitants recommandent

Neighborhoods

Historic bungalows make this inner-city neighborhood feel like a small town, but it’s hip and has all the things. Cool retail, great restaurants, hike and bike trails abound while being super friendly and fun.
227 habitants recommandent
Houston Heights
227 habitants recommandent
Historic bungalows make this inner-city neighborhood feel like a small town, but it’s hip and has all the things. Cool retail, great restaurants, hike and bike trails abound while being super friendly and fun.

Fitness

Jog the exterior 2.9 mile trail at Rice University under a canopy of oaks.
232 habitants recommandent
Rice University
6100 Main St
232 habitants recommandent
Jog the exterior 2.9 mile trail at Rice University under a canopy of oaks.
14 habitants recommandent
Life Time
815 Town and Country Blvd
14 habitants recommandent

Performances

299 habitants recommandent
Théâtre en plein air Miller
6000 Hermann Park Dr
299 habitants recommandent

Conseils sur la ville

Manières de faire des économises

Museums are free on Thursdays

Montrose is a long street that runs through the southside to the Heights and changes names five times: Main, Montrose, Studemont, Studewood, N Main. This is true for many streets in Houston.
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James Turrell's "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace

Located at Rice University, show up at dusk or dawn. Opens at 5:30am
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‘The Burp’ art exhibit

Houston has a lot of sneaky art installations
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Art Car Museum

The Orange Show has many fantastic exhibits, the Art Car Museum is one of them