Lucy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Lovely place to take a stroll or people watch. You can try paddle-boating, stop by the playgrounds, or enjoy the Japanese garden.
Free parking avalible in the zoo parking lots. If full, try the centennial garden lot at Hermann Dr and Jackson St
586 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Hermann
6001 Fannin StLovely place to take a stroll or people watch. You can try paddle-boating, stop by the playgrounds, or enjoy the Japanese garden.
Free parking avalible in the zoo parking lots. If full, try the centennial garden lot at Hermann Dr and Jackson St
Easily the coolest dinosaur exihibit I've ever seen.
Tip: Try Groupon of Houston City Pass for cheaper tickets
863 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrEasily the coolest dinosaur exihibit I've ever seen.
Tip: Try Groupon of Houston City Pass for cheaper tickets
Very interesting exhibits for anyone who is into history or science. Also a lot of interactive exhibits and activities for kids.
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyVery interesting exhibits for anyone who is into history or science. Also a lot of interactive exhibits and activities for kids.
Performing Arts / Entertainment
If visting between April and November, check out Miller Outdoor Theater for free shows. They have regular seats, but it's more fun to grab an old blanket (Let us know if you need one) and sit on the hill.
Tip: You can bring your own concessions, including alcoholic beverages, but no glass.
299 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro al aire libre Miller
6000 Hermann Park DrIf visting between April and November, check out Miller Outdoor Theater for free shows. They have regular seats, but it's more fun to grab an old blanket (Let us know if you need one) and sit on the hill.
Tip: You can bring your own concessions, including alcoholic beverages, but no glass.
A cozy bar with powerful live jazz and soul music.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe 4212
4212 Almeda RdA cozy bar with powerful live jazz and soul music.
Food Scene
A unique indoor/outdoor hangout. There's a local pizza place on one side and a bar with boardgames on the other.
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Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StA unique indoor/outdoor hangout. There's a local pizza place on one side and a bar with boardgames on the other.
Famous Texas-style BBQ. Don't miss the brisket or bread pudding, and while your there check out the signatures of Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities who've dined there.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StFamous Texas-style BBQ. Don't miss the brisket or bread pudding, and while your there check out the signatures of Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities who've dined there.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Avoid rush hour traffic and have a more enjoyable trip.
During weekdays there is significant traffic going into central Houston from 7-9 and out of Houston from 4:30-7. Avoid driving during these peak hours and have a much more relaxing trip.