UNDER the leadership of Mayor Sylvester Turner, the core of Houston's government is located in Downtown Civic Center.  City Hall moved from Market Square to their new location in 1939. A reflection pool in Hermann Square faces the entrance to City Hall and is home to many events and festivals. Houston Public Library's Central Library is located next door which includes the historic Julia Ideson wing, home to the well-known Texas Room. You will also find Houston’s only outdoor museum, curated by the Heritage Society, which includes nine historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905.

Bars + Clubs

Sunny's Bar

Laid-back place with a friendly atmosphere and great prices that keep the regulars coming back. Sunny will likely be behind the bar serving up the beer and cocktails and great ...
Tours

Discover Houston Tours

Public and private escorted city tours of Houston including numerous Downtown sights. Other tours include walking pub crawl/ghost tours of Downtown and more. Tour guide Phil Stewart is the resident ...
Tours

Houston City Double Decker Bus Tours

Houston City Tours is a double-decker bus from London that tours around the streets of Houston at 6 key spots. This hop on-hop off bus is perfect for anyone who ...

Sunny's Bar

Laid-back place with a friendly atmosphere and great prices that keep the regulars coming back. Sunny will likely be behind the bar serving up the beer and cocktails and great conversation. Foosball, darts and shuffleboard are in the back of the house to keep you entertained.
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Meet Downtown

Astros Postseason Fever

The Astros 2019 Postseason has arrived and if you’re half as excited as we are, you’ve either secured your tickets to the nearly SOLD OUT home games or you’re already ...
From Coffee to Cocktails

Concept: The Secret Garden Mastermind: Jonathan Gallardo Known for: Prohibition Supper Club Style: Global coffee and inspired cocktails Tucked into a wrought-iron-fenced enclave just off Main Street, Bravery Chef Hall’s ...
Tradition With a Twist

Concept: Kokoro Chefs: Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham Known for: Uchi Cuisine: Sushi and Yakatori The thing Daniel Lee, Patrick Pham and their restaurant partner Jonathan Tran want to make ...
A Cut Above

Concept: Cherry Block Craft Butcher and Kitchen Chefs: Felix Florez and Jessica Timmons Known for: Black Hill Ranch, Landry’s Cuisine: Gulf Coast and Texas traditions Chefs Feliz Florez and Jessica ...
The World on His Shoulders

Concept: Atlas Diner Chef: Richard Knight Known for: Feast, Hunky Dory Cuisine: Americana with hints of British The cobalt-blue tile supporting the Formica counter that runs along Bravery’s back wall ...
A Modern Vietnamese Gastropub

Concept: The Blind Goat Chef: Christine Ha Known for: Winning MasterChef Season 3 Cuisine: Regional Vietnamese “The Blind Goat is my very first foray into the industry,” says Christine Ha, ...
Above and Beyond:

Whether you’re an architecture nut or a casual admirer of Houston’s marquee buildings, such as Pennzoil Place, One Shell Plaza and Williams Tower, you have the Houston heat to thank ...
Spotlight On Wardrobe Teams

The 2019-2020 season is underway in the Theater District and no one is more excited than the wardrobe teams for the Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet and Theater ...
Well-Crafted

Concept: Lockwood Station Mixologist: David Cedeno AKA “David Daiquiri” Known for: Brasil, Prohibition Supper Club Style: Classic craft cocktails David Cedeno has done a lot of things. He created Brasil’s ...
Our Holiday Theater Favorites

While we’re fans of the theater year-round, the holiday season is absolutely our favorite when it comes to the performances held throughout Downtown’s Theater District. If it’s been a while ...
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Upcoming Events

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Entertainment, *HOLIDAY*
Sat Dec. 07 2019

11th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off

City Hall/Hermann Square

Architecture Center Houston will host the 11th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at City Hall's Hermann Square. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. In honor of the Apollo ...
Tours
Fri Dec. 20 2019

Heritage Society Historic Homes Tour

Heritage Society

Nestled among 19 acres in the heart of downtown Houston, the Heritage Society boasts eight historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect ...
Art, Exhibits, Library
Wed Nov. 27 2019

Post-Impression: Envisioning Vincent Van Gogh's Life Through Fashion

Central Library

This exhibition features garments from Fashion Fusion, an annual competition presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the award-winning Fashion Design program at Houston Community College. This year, ...
Family Friendly, *HOLIDAY*
Sat Nov. 30 2019

100th Annual Mayor's Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting

City Hall/Hermann Square

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting! The spectacular event is a holiday tradition of music, Santa, fireworks and family fun. A towering Holiday ...
Food/Drink
Wed Dec. 11 2019

City Hall Local Lunch Market

City Hall/Hermann Square

The new City Hall Local Lunch Market offers the public a variety of prepared, ready to eat foods. Creative items by local artists are also available for purchase, all amidst ...
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