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Our moment has come. We’re showing you who we are. The inside of the heart of this city. Where the skyline is better up close. Where Houston thrives and YOU make it thrive. Houston, Meet Downtown.
If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at Downtown Houston, let us re-introduce ourselves. We won’t brag too hard, but we’ve really been doing some work on ourselves, some ...
There are plenty of reasons to love the fall in Downtown: pumpkin-spice smells start permeating the buildings, breezy patio weather calls for more outdoor dining... But best of all is ...
From sneakers that accent your creative lifestyle to locally-made jewelry, apparel and all-natural skin care products, Downtown Houston retailers have curated collections as unique and diverse as our beloved city!
Downtown Expert, Craig Hlavaty & Saint Arnold Brewing Company's Lennie Ambrose tour of the new beer garden and restaurant, or as they call it... THE Church of Beer!
Everyone loves a secret, wants to be in the know. It’s human nature to love knowing something no one else does, realizing that you have the inside edge of the ...
You know that heart-wrenching moment when you leave your house to do something fun without your dog and they just STARE at you with those sad puppy eyes? Us, too. ...
Whether you’re staying downtown during your Houston vacation and are eager to explore, or you’re just an everyday resident looking for a little weekend adventure, downtown’s proximity to other hip ...
Houston has a long tradition as being a place where artists of all stripes come to create and thrive. More and more, the city core is proving a place for ...
While Downtown Houston has always had a number of dining options to choose from, over the past five years or so, there have been a lot of newcomers to the ...
Virtually everyone in Houston knows the stats: fourth-largest city in the country, routinely ranked as a great place for business, home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies. By any measure, ...
When Laura Schaefer, chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University and her husband, Andrew, a professor of computational and applied mathematics at Rice, moved to Houston from ...
Join us and Preservation Houston as we visit the Julia Ideson Building, the city’s first central library, which is still very much a part of civic life...
BCycle a public bike sharing system is intended to be used for short trips in and around downtown Houston and surrounding urban areas. Houston BCycle members can pick up a bike at any B-station ...
Einstein Bros Bagels specializes in tasty, fresh-baked bagels and breads made with the finest ingredients, stuffed, wrapped, topped and shmeared in ways never-before imagined.
The Water Works at Sabine Street is a major destination and park entry point made possible by reclaiming a four-acre abandoned City of Houston water system site. Atop a partially ...
Located inside the Doubletree Hotel overlooking Allen Center Courtyard. Relax after a busy day and enjoy your favorite beverage in the Atrium Lobby Lounge, while you catch up on the ...
The Lobby Bar is ideal for relaxing conversation or a casual meeting. Treat yourself to the finest in tequilas, enjoy your favorite martini or sip a glass of wine while ...
Up for a great sandwich or salad? Murphy's Deli has them. At this cozy destination, guests induldge in a variety of sandwiches and salads. Hot or cold, Murphy's specializes in ...
With City Bird of Houston, Armando Castelan hopes to draw a parallel between birds and residents through the freedom that comes with living in a city like Houston. Castelan currently ...
Named after the Mexican-French war, this cozy bar carries a hand-picked collection of mezcals and tequilas -- many that have never been poured in Texas. Expect classic Mexican cocktails and ...
Theatre Under The Stars helped usher in a new musical era 25 years ago with Disney Theatrical’s Beauty and the Beast right here in Houston. Just in time for the ...
Houston’s seasonal favorite returns! A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas is a family-friendly re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ...
Open House is an interactive temporary public sculpture created by local artists, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck. Sourced from Cherry House Moving Company, the 1940s-era house has circular holes into the ...
Don't miss musical icon, Elton John, when he makes a stop at the Toyota Center on his Farewell: Yellow Brick Road tour.
The Broadway musical that catapulted Barbra Streisand to fame -- and earned her an Oscar for the famed film adaptation -- tells the true story of legendary comedian and vaudeville ...
The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy Company returns to Downtown Houston this holiday season. Lace up your skates and get ready for a memorable winter experience at Discovery Green as you ...
A cross between a music box, a zoetrope and a railway handcar, this musical installation energizes Avenida Houston! Powered by large cylinders and human power, visitors are invited to sit ...
Sleigh bells ring and jingle bells chime as the Houston Symphony’s beloved holiday spectacular returns. Gather with family and friends in a cozy winter wonderland for a sparkling celebration filled ...
Don't miss former America's Got Talent contestants, The Clairvoyants perform a special Christmas-inspired show at the House of Blues on December 9.
The interactive art installation is composed of nearly 2,000 custom-made pinwheels installed along the park’s Brown Foundation Promenade. The work is animated by fluctuating breezes as well as interactions with ...
The Houston Ballet officially returns to their home at the Wortham Theater with a joyous production of The Nutcracker by Stanton Welch. Join them for this holiday celebration as they ...
Like the rest of Texas, Downtown Houston is a pretty big place to walk around. There are a lot of things to see up close and from a distance. Experience ...