Guide » Sights + Attractions » Main Street Square

Main Street Square

1000 Main MAP

Houston, TX 77002

District: Shopping

Main Street Square is built between two light rail stations in the 900 and 1100 blocks of Main Street. Trains zip through the center of the fountain in a light rail configuration like none other in the United States.

The METRORail and fountain water jets are the focal points of the square with the trains running through a 250-foot-long, eight-inch-deep reflecting pool. Thirteen jump jets with streams of water arc 40 feet into the air above Main Street and 39 smaller jets animate the perimeter of the pool. Trains stop on either side of the water features to pick up passengers. Masterfully planned landscaping invokes the feel of a green garden, full of flowering plants, trees and plenty of shade. Walkways display bold pavement designs, canopies and public seating.

Photo Video
Share a Comment »
Reviews from Yelp »
Press Release

Is it that time already? Feels like we just announced our move to Discovery Green™, and ...


Let’s face it. Whether they’re up or down, having a great season or not ...


FEST

Houston International Festival, April 21-22, 28-29
Romantic rhythms, distinctive architecture, and of course, the mesmerizing moves ...

Blog Bytes
Culture Collision is back! Get united with Houston's Arts Scene on May 23
Summer is almost here and that means the 2011-2012 Theater District season is about to close. If you're one of the die-hard theater lovers like me, you're probably pretty bummed ... Go to About Town
Phoenicia Market open for business
After much anticipation, Phoenicia Specialty Market opened today on the ground floor of One Park Place in downtown Houston, just three blocks from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Here, ... Go to Under the Red Stacks
Big Movie Classics Return This June
The Downtown District and Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow are bringing the Big Movie Classics at Majestic Metro series back this summer!  On Tuesday, June 5, Marilyn Monroe will appear on ... Go to Plugged In
more blogs »