With a fusion of culture, lifestyles and commerce, life around Downtown is anything but typical. Look up and discover soaring skyscrapers designed by icons like Philip Johnson and I.M. Pei. Turn a corner and discover Houston's historic past or uncover a piece of contemporary public art.  Major league sports, world-class theater, innovative chefs, funky hotspots, movies in the park, sidewalk cafes, outdoor festivals, pontoon boat rides and more.  Welcome to Downtown Houston!
Dining

La Calle

Located in downtown's Historic Market Square, this cozy little restaurant serves authentic Mexican street tacos, tortas and tostadas. Your visit isn’t complete without an Agua Fresca and a side of rice and ...
Parks

The Acre

Located between One and Two Allen Center, the vibrant urban park and active space contains a wide-open plaza and a linear lawn where people can simply relax and enjoy.  
Shops + Services

Blooming Creations

La Calle

Located in downtown's Historic Market Square, this cozy little restaurant serves authentic Mexican street tacos, tortas and tostadas. Your visit isn’t complete without an Agua Fresca and a side of rice and beans!
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Fitness
Mon July 08 2019

Belly Dancing Basics

The Hines Center

Join Bellydance instructor for 5 weeks of movement and conditioning! In this Beginner-Intermediate class, we will condition the body and learn how to isolate hips, ribs, and arms to create ...
Fitness, Recreation
Wed June 19 2019

Zumba

Discovery Green

Come see why hundreds of Houstonians come out to Discovery Green to move it and lose it! ACE certified personal trainer, Oscar Sajche shows you how to make your workout ...
Live Music
Sat June 29 2019

Jon Bellion

Revention Music Center
Recreation
Sat July 06 2019

Kayak Rides and R/C Boats

Discovery Green

Leisurely kayak around Kinder Lake and enjoy all the fish swimming beneath the surface.
Expos/Conventions
Sun July 14 2019

Bridal Extravaganza

George R. Brown Convention Center

Getting Married? Learn how to do it, where to do it and everything you'll need to do it! Come out and soak in two whole days of fashion shows, wedding ...
Art
Sat June 22 2019

Open House

Sam Houston Park

Open House is an interactive temporary public sculpture created by local artists, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck. Sourced from Cherry House Moving Company, the 1940s-era house has circular holes into the ...
Tours
Sat June 22 2019

Segway Tours of Houston

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 ...
Entertainment, Family Friendly, Theater
Sat July 13 2019

Disney's Aladdin

Broadway at the Hobby Center

Aladdin, adapted from the Academy Award®-winning animated Disney film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights,” is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical. Aladdin’s ...
Tours
Thu July 11 2019

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Tour

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Tours

Visit Saint Arnold Brewing Company's Brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Their knowledgeable staff will explain the history, ingredients, and equipment used to produce the freshest ...
Art, Family Friendly
Thu June 20 2019

Sonic Playground

Discovery Green

Discovery Green presents the colorful, interactive installation Sonic Playground: Yuri Suzuki, a six-piece sculpture that invites visitors to engage with sound in unusual and playful ways. Open daily.
Family Friendly, Library
Fri June 21 2019

Summer Reading Program

Central Library

Houston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Game On is a free, incentive-based way to encourage kids and teens to read and explore various free programs. The more they read the ...

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Meet Downtown

Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots

While Downtown Houston has always had a number of dining options to choose from, over the past five years or so, there have been a lot of newcomers to the ...
Margarita Madness in Downtown

While the margarita has long been a go-to tequila favorite, downtown’s sultans of cocktail crafting have been hard at work creating new twists on the classic drink.  Check out our ...
Local Flavor

Local Foods has arrived Downtown. The brainchild of hometown heroes Benjy Levit and chef/partner Dylan Murray, Local Foods struck an immediate chord when it first launched in 2011 next door ...
50 things to do this summer

Hot, hotter, hottest. Downtown is on fire with activities, destinations, and events all summer long, and we don’t want you to miss any of it. From Astros to kombucha, Free ...
Bridging the Bayou

Buffalo Bayou is the ultimate symbol of Houston. Spanning some 53 miles across the vast Houston area – from Katy to the Ship Channel – the bayou has had its ...
Day trips from Downtown

Whether you’re staying downtown during your Houston vacation and are eager to explore, or you’re just an everyday resident looking for a little weekend adventure, downtown’s proximity to other hip ...
Masters of the YUMiverse

The Tcholakian family name has been intertwined with Phoenicia Specialty Foods for over 30 years, but only in the last five has their international empire directly reached a Downtown audience. ...
Underground Oasis

One of the latest trends sweeping the restaurant industry has been the opening of food halls across the nation. What is a food hall? Think of it as a fancier ...
Upscale Italian Fare

Summer is in full swing, you’re rolling with your squad Downtown, and as you’re taking a stroll through the Ballpark District, you find yourself in front of two unfamiliar, black-trimmed ...
Visit Avenida

When the newly refurbished George R. Brown Convention Center wrapped up its multimillion-dollar renovations, it forever changed Downtown’s Convention District. Not only did the construction physically change the building space ...
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