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Avenida Houston

District

Avenida Houston is the newest place to sip, stroll and savor in Downtown Houston. The name “Avenida” comes from Avenida de las Americas, the boulevard that fronts the George R. Brown Convention Center and runs from Minute Maid Park to the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel.

The Avenida Houston District includes the George R. Brown (GRB), Discovery Green park, Hilton Americas-Houston and the new Marriott Marquis. The area includes three main parking garages: Avenida North, South and Central.

Along Avenida de las Americas (ADLA), five restaurants have been built to provide new dining options to Houstonians, convention-goers and other visitors. With events, festivals and other programs taking place along the Avenida Plaza, in Discovery Green and within the hotels and convention center, there is always something going on.

Dining

Crêperie du Parc

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Crêperie du Parc

Situated on the sidewalk terrace at Brasserie du Parc, Crêperie du Parc offers an all-day crêpe menu at their walk-up window. Savory options include Jambon (ham, gruyere, white mushrooms), Prosciutto (prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato confit, pestro arugala) and others, along with sweet options like Banane Nutella (crêpe, sliced bananas, Nutella), Grand Marnier (crêpe “flambée” Grand Marier, orange zests, Suzette sauce) and more. Grab one on-the-go and hop across the street to Discovery Green for a picnic in the park!

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Entertainment, Family Friendly

Mon June 21 2021

The Dr. Seuss Experience

George R. Brown Convention Center

WELCOME TO THE DR. SEUSS EXPERIENCE! The Dr. Seuss Experience is an imaginative and interactive immersion into the wondrous world of Dr. Seuss. This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes each guest ...

Fitness

Sat June 26 2021

Tai Chi

Discovery Green

Learn to relax your mind and energize your body with a free Tai Chi class. Great for all ages and levels, this class teaches you how to increase your health ...

Festivals, Virtual

Thu June 24 2021

Virtual Rainbow on the Green®

Discovery Green

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rainbow on the Green with virtual performances by Ada Vox, Tye Blue and Angelina DM Trailz. Featuring a 10-year Rainbow retrospective moderated by Barry Mandel ...

Family Friendly, Film

Sat June 26 2021

Bank of America Screen on the Green: Onward

Discovery Green

Get outside and enjoy a movie night with family and friends at Bank of America Screen on the Green at Discovery Green! The movie is free, but attendance will be ...