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Civic Center

District

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 ...

Education

Learn Central

The inner looper's guide to finding the right school! Access to quality education is a central value to Houstonians. And now, so is the desire to live a walkable, urban ...

Tours

Houston Bike Bar Tours

Houston Bike Bar Tours is the new way of going out on the town in style! Party Bikes are 100% pedal powered vehicles that serve those looking for a different and ...

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

Let’s #GetFit2020

Helllllloooo January! The month where we all start fresh and set resolutions that fall by the wayside come summer, right? Maybe it’s just me, but setting New Year’s resolutions has ...

Underground Utopia

When you think of the Downtown Houston dining scene, two words probably come to mind—food hall. We do seem to love them! And what’s not to love? Offering a variety ...

Allen's Rising

Anyone looking for further evidence of Downtown Houston’s lifestyle evolution need look no further than Exhibit A. As in Allen Center. The iconic complex that towers over Smith and Dallas ...

Breezy Events for Spring 2020

Spring is here! It’s that magical time of year where the stars align almost literally and ALL of our sports teams are playing at once. We’re also hosting a multitude ...

Meet Alex Navarro

Alex Navarro recently returned to his native city of Houston after almost 20 years working in Los Angeles and New York City. He is serving as resident music supervisor for ...

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 ...

Love Is In The Air

It’s the season of love. Whether you’re on the lookout for a special Valentine’s Day date idea, or somewhere to take your S.O. after a long week of work, we’ve ...

New Years Eve 2019

The holiday season is in full swing and New Years Eve will be here before we know it. You don’t want to be left out of the plans, right? Right. ...

Repurposed and Revitalized

Most people of a certain age recall the refrain, “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” The song, Joni Mitchell’s (and Tracy Chapman’s cover) “Big Yellow Taxi,” is, ...

Carbloading Done Right

All right, marathon runners. Much like animals gather and store food before the winter, it’s key to fill up those glycogen stores prior to such strenuous activity, or else risk ...

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Upcoming Events

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Exhibits

Mon May 04 2020

Houston Women March On: Celebrating 100 Years of the Right to Vote

Heritage Society

This exhibit is presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters and will celebrate the perseverance of women across America and here in Houston who fought for the right ...