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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.
You might call it “quality of lifestyle.” Downtown’s transition from a purely commercial real estate-driven skyscraper chessboard into a multi-hued mosaic of urban life is undeniable. Restaurants, retail, public art, ...
Few things translate to instant happiness better than hot chocolate, and thankfully, Downtown delivers. For steamy cocoa and all the cozy feels, head to these places when the craving hits. ...
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 ...
If you’re sick of hearing Baby It’s Cold Outside, maybe it’s time for a quick trip to the tropics—minus the plane ride. Whether it is truly cold outside or a ...
Formerly known at Tennnison Hotel, Tennison Lofts gets its name from the Tennison brothers who started up the building back in 1922. Tennison Lofts has been featured in Ripley's believe ...
Public tours include weekday tunnel walks, rail tours, paranormal pub tours and more. Private tours are also available. Tour guide Phil Stewart is the resident expert, a certified professional tour guide and historian, ...
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 ...
This chic shop owned by celebrity hairstylist, Corey “StylesByHim” Ford is your one-stop shop for any hair, makeup, lashes, and nail needs.
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 ...
Originally known as Houston’s Grand Central Station, and the Barbara Jordan Post Office after that, Post HTX is a new entertainment venue which has recently hosted some of the coolest ...
The Dirt has been a Houston landmark for over six years, serving as a favorite home away from home for Houstonians and international musicians alike. The Dirt is a non-venue ...
This downtown burger joint is far from ordinary. Serving more than just your everyday burgers, Stack Burger also offers coffee, breakfast, fusion sandwiches and a whole lotta Houston art.
Color Jam Houston treats the intersection of Main and McKinney as a single public canvas. The stripes of color on the four corners seem to be woven together and present ...
"Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference" is a must-see art program in Buffalo Bayou's historic reservoir by world-renowned artist Carlos Cruz-Diez. The unique art installation creates a situation in space involving the ...
This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in ...
This world premiere farce comes from the author of the Alley’s hit Hand to God. Dan is a self-made man from blue collar Houston while his fiancé is from Dallas ...
More than 57,000 runners and fitness lovers will see the latest in fitness products. 100+ vendors from across the nation will be showcasing the latest in running apparel, product samples, ...
Renowned for their smooth style and soulful hits, four-time Grammy Award-winning trio Boyz II Men joins the Houston Symphony for one night of musical magnitude. Redefining the genre of R&B ...
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Cloister Gallery at Christ Church Cathedral will be partaking in the celebration. The gallery will be hosting “Heavenly ...
Love transforms. After leaving South America 20 years ago to pursue a music career, legendary opera singer Florencia Grimaldi journeys home to give a concert and to find Cristóbal, the ...
Paula Poundstone is a popular comedian and panelist on NPR's No. 1 show, the weekly comedy news quiz, Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! Her new weekly podcast Nobody Listens to Paula ...
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 ...
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 ...
Visit Saint Arnold Brewing Company's Brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Their knowledgeable staff will explain the history, ingredients, and equipment used to produce the freshest ...
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 ...
Celebrate the many contributions of our city’s Mexican-American community. In the spirit of the great Mexican muralists, this vibrant collective artwork, Mexican Culture in 20th Century Houston, highlights the places, personalities, ...
Murder Ballad, the dangerously sexy rock opera, opens Art Factory's 2019 season.