Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Food Scene

Amazing coffee, breakfast tacos and sandwiches. Order a siphon coffee if you have never had the experience and watch them make coffee in a way you have never seen before.
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Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama St
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Amazing coffee, breakfast tacos and sandwiches. Order a siphon coffee if you have never had the experience and watch them make coffee in a way you have never seen before.
Just a few blocks away these guys take coffee seriously. Great baristas, a good place ot plug in your laptop or read a magazine. There is a taco truck parked out front with authentic Mexican tacos. Be sure to ask for the red tortillas which are a custom in Monterrey, Mexico where the owners are from.
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Mercantile
5411 Morningside Dr
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Just a few blocks away these guys take coffee seriously. Great baristas, a good place ot plug in your laptop or read a magazine. There is a taco truck parked out front with authentic Mexican tacos. Be sure to ask for the red tortillas which are a custom in Monterrey, Mexico where the owners are from.
This is a historic building that housed a famous LGBT nightclub before being turn into the shop it is now. Their biscuits are amazing, and the Vietnamese breakfast is delicious. Oh, and the coffee is on point too!
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Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer Rd
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This is a historic building that housed a famous LGBT nightclub before being turn into the shop it is now. Their biscuits are amazing, and the Vietnamese breakfast is delicious. Oh, and the coffee is on point too!
You will wait in line. It’s part of the experience, but this spot is known for its waffles and chicken. Grab your spot in the line and start up a conversation. The wait is worth it.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis St
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You will wait in line. It’s part of the experience, but this spot is known for its waffles and chicken. Grab your spot in the line and start up a conversation. The wait is worth it.
Run by one of America’s most well-known chef’s Chris Shepard, this place requires a reservation ahead of time, but his fare is changed daily based on the best local ingredients her can find. The even have a curing room and open kitchen so you can see all the action while you eat.
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Underbelly
1100 Westheimer Road
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Run by one of America’s most well-known chef’s Chris Shepard, this place requires a reservation ahead of time, but his fare is changed daily based on the best local ingredients her can find. The even have a curing room and open kitchen so you can see all the action while you eat.
This isn’t your typical sushi place. You tell the server what you like and don’t, how much you want to spend, and they take it from there. Requires a reservation, but you won’t find another place like it!
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Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
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This isn’t your typical sushi place. You tell the server what you like and don’t, how much you want to spend, and they take it from there. Requires a reservation, but you won’t find another place like it!
Chicken and wine?!?! Yes, and it’s delicious. Hearty food and great wine selection.
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MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington Ave
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Chicken and wine?!?! Yes, and it’s delicious. Hearty food and great wine selection.
This is Mexico City authentic food. The mural on the wall is something to see, and all the food is made from the best ingredients around.
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Cuchara
214 Fairview St
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This is Mexico City authentic food. The mural on the wall is something to see, and all the food is made from the best ingredients around.
Homemade pasta and great wine selection. Their daily selections never miss.
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Vinoteca Poscol
608 Westheimer Rd
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Homemade pasta and great wine selection. Their daily selections never miss.
This is authentic Chinese food from the Sichuan province. If you love spicy, then this is your place.
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Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer Rd
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This is authentic Chinese food from the Sichuan province. If you love spicy, then this is your place.
They bake everything in house and the sandwiches are super.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
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They bake everything in house and the sandwiches are super.
A modern chic restaurant next to a world class art gallery. Its large windows provide views to beautiful open spaces and public art. The wine and daily selections are not to miss.
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Bistro Menil
1513 W Alabama St
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A modern chic restaurant next to a world class art gallery. Its large windows provide views to beautiful open spaces and public art. The wine and daily selections are not to miss.
Best BBQ. Try the brisket and meet the friendly staff and owners.
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The Pit Room
1201 Richmond Avenue
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Best BBQ. Try the brisket and meet the friendly staff and owners.
A short ride away you will find the owner Harry still working at this diner style eatery. It’s your common American breakfast, and a favorite among local politicians.
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Harry's Restaurant
318 Tuam St
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A short ride away you will find the owner Harry still working at this diner style eatery. It’s your common American breakfast, and a favorite among local politicians.
Celebrated collaboration from the owners of several Houston eateries.
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Riel
1927 Fairview St
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Celebrated collaboration from the owners of several Houston eateries.
Classic Vietnamese food; very flavorful.
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LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose Blvd
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Classic Vietnamese food; very flavorful.
Great Ramen restaurant with a wonderful selection. Check out the giant white cat out front!
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Ramen Tatsu-ya
1722 California St
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Great Ramen restaurant with a wonderful selection. Check out the giant white cat out front!
Great open space, bar, and tex-mex food.
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La Grange
2517 Ralph St
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Great open space, bar, and tex-mex food.
James Beard award winning chef presents Mexican Cuisine by its many regions. Great service.
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Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rd
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James Beard award winning chef presents Mexican Cuisine by its many regions. Great service.
Local Pizza Delivery
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Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray St
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Local Pizza Delivery
Local Pizza Delivery
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Pepperoni's
8502 S Main St
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Local Pizza Delivery
food as diverse as Houston
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UB Preserv
1609 Westheimer Rd
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food as diverse as Houston
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Postino Montrose
805 Pacific St
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Traveler's Table
520 Westheimer Road
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Velvet Taco
4819 Washington Ave
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Brasil
2604 Dunlavy St
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Baby Barnaby's
602 Fairview St
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Bludorn Restaurant
807 Taft Street
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Rosie Cannonball
1620 Westheimer Rd
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March Restaurant
1624 Westheimer Road
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington Ave
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Lúa Viet Kitchen
1540 W Alabama St
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Nancy's Hustle
2704 Polk St
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Theodore Rex
1302 Nance St
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Avondale Food & Wine
240 Westheimer Rd
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Brasserie 19
1962 W Gray St
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Nobie's Restaurant
2048 Colquitt St
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OSTIA
2032 Dunlavy Street
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Squable
632 W 19th St
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Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda Rd
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Brothers Taco House
1604 Emancipation Ave
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BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland St
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Milk & Cookies
2809 Saint St
River Oaks Donuts
3601 Westheimer Rd
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Trattoria Sofia
911 West 11th Street
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The Hot Bagel Shop
2015 S Shepherd Dr
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AL Quick Stop
2002 Waugh Dr
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Arts & Culture

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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
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Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
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Houston Symphony at Jones Hall
615 Louisiana St
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Theatre Under The Stars
800 Bagby St
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Houston Ballet
601 Preston St
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University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd
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Beautiful campus surrounded by a running loop. It also has a must see art installation by James Turrell that is open all the time, but has scheduled audio accompanied displays.
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Rice University
6100 Main St
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Beautiful campus surrounded by a running loop. It also has a must see art installation by James Turrell that is open all the time, but has scheduled audio accompanied displays.
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Het Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
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Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St
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Alley Theatre
615 Texas Ave
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Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Ave
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Public Interactive Art
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James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
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Public Interactive Art
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The Orange Show
2401 Munger St
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Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline St
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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine St
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ELLIO Fine Art
3201 Allen Pkwy

Parks & Nature

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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St
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Menil Park
1423 Branard St
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
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Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine St
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check the website for events
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Market Square Park
301 Milam St
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check the website for events
family friendly
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Levy Park
3801 Eastside St
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family friendly
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Dr
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Houston Botanic Garden
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Herdenkingspark
6501 Memorial Dr
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Drinks & Nightlife

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Boheme
307 Fairview St
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The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer Rd
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Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge
308 Main Street
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer Rd
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Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer Rd
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Stone's Throw
1417 Westheimer Rd
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Rosemont
2750 Grant St
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Nouveau Antique Art Bar
2913 Main St
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave
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8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St
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The Continental Club
3714 Main St
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Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama St
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also has good tacos
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Pistolero's
1517 Westheimer Rd
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also has good tacos
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Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
3622 Main St
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Goodnight Charlie's
2531 Kuester St
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Better Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale St
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Rabbit's Got the Gun
708 Hogan Street
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The French Corner
1104 Old Spanish Trail
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La Carafe
813 Congress St
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Little Dipper Lounge
304 Main St
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Miss Carousel
1201 St Emanuel St
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Light Years Natural Wine Shop and Bar
1304 W Alabama St
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Johnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale St
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The Toasted Coconut
1617 Richmond Ave
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Good to watch sports
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Revelry on Richmond
1613 Richmond Avenue
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Good to watch sports
Banging juke box and pizza
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Love Buzz
408 Westheimer Rd
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Banging juke box and pizza
Nice bar inside, get reservations
La Colombe d'Or hotel
3410 Montrose Blvd
Nice bar inside, get reservations
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Holman Draft Hall
820 Holman St
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Houston Watch Company
913 Franklin St
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Essentials

Pharmacy
120 locals raden deze aan
Walgreens
3317 Montrose Blvd
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Pharmacy
342 locals raden deze aan
H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin St
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin St
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Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer Rd
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Randalls
2225 Louisiana St
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CVS
917 Main St
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All the beers, all the spirits, all the wines (humidor as well)
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer Rd
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All the beers, all the spirits, all the wines (humidor as well)

Getting Around

Closest light rail stop.
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Ensemble/HCC Stn NB station
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Closest light rail stop.
Bicycle Rentals
Houston BCycle - Freed/Montrose Library
4100 Montrose Boulevard
Bicycle Rentals

Entertainment & Activities

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Houston Astros
1661 Texas Ave
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Houston Rockets
1510 Polk St
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Houston Texans
7 locals raden deze aan
Houston Dynamo (soccer)
293 locals raden deze aan
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas Ave
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Houston Dynamo (soccer)
The Bar Method
503 Westheimer Rd
713 Pilates
705 W Alabama St
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Momentum Indoor Climbing Silver Street
1401 Silver St
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Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark
103 Sabine St
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