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 ...
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 ...
Recreation + Fitness

Bike Barn Bike Rentals

Bike Barn's bayou rental outpost is situated on one of Houston’s favorite outdoor oases, Buffalo Bayou, which features miles of beautiful bike trail that surrounds the bayou. Get to know ...

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

Cool Off Downtown

Where to find sweet, cold treats in Downtown Houston The sweltering, sticky days of summer have officially arrived. If we’re sure about anything, it’s that the temperature isn’t dropping any ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
FALL Into Downtown Events

It’s the time we’ve all be waiting for – Fall is here! And with cooler weather, comes even cooler events and activities to explore. GET ENERGIZED  Let the stadium energy ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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Upcoming Events

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Art, Exhibits
Mon Nov. 15 2021

"Time No Longer"

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Time No Longer in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is on view to the public from March 12 to December 12, 2021. Tickets are on sale now. A newly commissioned artwork ...
Fitness
Sat Nov. 20 2021

Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Find your center and practice meditation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Offered in collaboration with Union is Creation and Youniversoul this meditation series will feature the ...
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