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Harris County

District

WITH MORE than 4 million residents, Harris County is the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston and the core of the Harris County government reside in the Harris County Campus in Downtown Houston. Thousands of Houstonians come to the Downtown campus daily for jury duty or other legal reasons.

Recreation + Fitness

BCycle

Houston BCycle is a bike sharing program that shows Houstonians how easy, efficient, functional and practical bike sharing can be! See how it works. At its core, a public bike sharing system is ...

Art Blocks

WindowWorks

WindowWorks transforms vacant and inactive storefronts along Main Street through bold, vibrant designs. In partnership with UP Art Studio, the program features the work of 20 Texas-based visual artists including photographers, graphic designers and muralists. ...

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 ...

BCycle

Houston BCycle is a bike sharing program that shows Houstonians how easy, efficient, functional and practical bike sharing can be! See how it works. At its core, 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 and return it to that same station or any other B-station when they’re done. Single trips are $3 per 30 minutes and unlimited membership are available online for $13 per month of $79 per year. Grab a BCycle today and help #KeepHoustonRolling!

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We Are Downtown

The Music Couldn’t Be Stopped

It seemed unimaginable that the COVID-19 pandemic, which shuttered performing arts venues and turned thousands of office employees into work-from-home pros would still be something to be concerned with a ...

A Downtown for Dogs

Now that we’ve spent a year at home with our pups, it’s going to be extra difficult to go back to sneaking out of the house and leaving our four-legged ...

Eclectic menu, stunning space

Time and time again, Houston shows the world just how strong the city is when faced with a challenge. Despite the unprecedented year that was 2020, Houston’s culinary community has ...

Hop Downtown this Easter!

Easter is one of the most popular brunch days of the year. This particular #SundayFunday is about coming together with family and friends, dressing up and treating yourself to fancy ...

Just Look Around

Houston’s Museum District has some of the greatest collections of art in the country. Walk the streets of Downtown, however, and you’ll also be surrounded by art. From sculptures on ...

Dine Downtown: Patio Season

The sun is shining; birds are chirping — you know what that means? Time to hit the patios! One of the best perks of living in a subtropical climate is ...

It’s what’s for dinner

Steak night. When we hear those two words we think of affordable, juicy, beautifully seasoned pieces of beef and can often name the best versions we’ve had around the city. ...

Summer in the City

Summer is synonymous with music festivals and outdoor activities, and Downtown is officially open for business (aka fun). With vaccines increasing and restrictions decreasing, it’s time to slather on the ...

Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out!

Spring in Houston is one of the best times of the year! It’s getting warmer out, but it’s not too hot [yet], and everything is starting to bloom. Now more ...

Looking Ahead

It’s a homecoming of sorts. When Loren J. Blanchard took over as president of the University of Houston Downtown in March, he wasn’t exactly a stranger to Houston. Throughout his ...

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