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The southern area of Downtown is considered an exciting emerging neighborhood with nine new residential properties open, under construction or in the planning stages. In addition, Houston’s first hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center (founded in 1887), offers an extensive list of medical and surgical services in multiple health areas.  Southern Downtown is also home to the stunning Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral campus.

 

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Segway Tours of Houston

Segway Tours of Houston is a fun way get to know our city. Like the rest of Texas, downtown Houston is a pretty big place to walk around. There are a lot ...
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Murphy's Deli

Up for a great sandwich or salad? Murphy's Deli has them. At this cozy destination, guests indulge in a variety of sandwiches and salads. Hot or cold, Murphy's specializes in ...

Segway Tours of Houston

Segway Tours of Houston is a fun way get to know our city. Like the rest of Texas, downtown Houston is a pretty big place to walk around. There are a lot of things to see up-close and from a distance. Experience the city from a walking perspective within a few hours while you have effortless fun on a Segway. Even if you've lived in Houston for years, perhaps you haven't taken the time to see what's new in the downtown area.
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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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