Convention Center Guide
By Citysearch Staff, Houston
Make the most of your short stay in Houston with these must-see restaurants, bars and attractions near the George R Brown Convention Center.
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George R Brown Convention Center
1111 Fannin St Ste 110, Houston, TX
Hosting everything from gun shows and business expos to gospel gatherings and national conventions, the GRB is the town's top gathering spot.
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Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St, Houston, TX
This $250 million downtown ballpark is a hit with fans enamored of its retro styling, up-close seating and retractable roof. -
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main St, Houston, TX
Good news, bohemians: There's a place to drink downtown without tripping over a velvet rope. -
Kim Son Restaurant
2001 Jefferson St, Houston, TX
This grandiose Vietnamese eatery offers an overwhelming selection of affordable, delectable dishes. -
Sambuca
909 Texas St, Houston, TX
A thriving bar scene, slick dining and cool tunes make this one of downtown's most reliable hot spots. -
Slainte Irish Pub
509 Main St, Houston, TX
Festive two-story tavern's drink specials, games and music attract a diverse downtown crowd. -
The State Bar & Lounge
909 Texas St Ste 2A, Houston, TX
The ghosts of Houston's old movers and shakers may be one floor down, but the scene has moved up. -
The Shops at Houston Center
1200 McKinney St, Houston, TX
Downtown's only shopping mall contains nearly 200,000 square feet of retail stores, food court and hustling, bustling downtown workers. -
Treebeards
315 Travis St, Houston , TX
Stock up on etouffee and thick gumbo at this downtown lunchtime favorite near Market Square.
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Armand Bayou Nature Center
8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX
This Clear Lake-area preserve lets city dwellers enjoy themselves naturally. -
Galleria Shopping Center
5075 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
An architectural and commercial landmark, this have-it-all mall is the centerpiece of Houston's shopping community. -
Galveston Island
Galveston, TX
Fifty miles south of Houston, this alluring island offers beaches, a historic district and tourist amusements galore. -
George Ranch Historical Park
10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX
This 474-acre outdoor museum is a living remnant of Texas' frontier history, and it's showcased in a bed of colorful wildflowers in the spring. -
Houston Zoo
1513 N MacGregor Dr, Houston, TX
What started with one bison has grown into a collection of exotic and domestic animals in Hermann Park. -
Kemah Boardwalk
Bradford Ave and Second St, Kemah, TX
A boardwalk with a quiet fishing-village atmosphere with resort accommodations, amusements and good eats. -
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX
Popular Galveston attraction offers 3-D Imax screenings and realistic simulations of tropical, oceanic and Martian landscapes. -
Museum District
Binz St and Main St, Houston, TX
Houston owes much of its world-class charm to an oak-lined square mile of sparkling cultural institutions. -
San Jacinto Monument and Museum
3523 Battleground Rd, LA Porte, TX
A tribute to Texan independence, this towering tourist attraction commemorates the victorious battle against Mexico. -
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. -
"...of course!" Catering Inc.
1701 California Street, Houston, TX
From the simple to the sublime, leave the food (and other details) to this highly lauded caterer and event planning specialist.
