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!
Recreation + Fitness

Crossfit Roughnecks

- 5000 sq ft training facility, completely matted - 4 separate showers and 2 restrooms available onsite- A/C and Heat - A/C typically run in mornings and lunch for members that ...
Parks

Eleanor Tinsley Park

With downtown’s skyline as its back drop, Houston’s premier greenbelt winds from Shepherd Drive on the west to Bagby Street on the East End. Eleanor Tinsley Park, located within this ...
Dining

The Bistro

Located, on the ground floor of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, the Humble Cafe is a full-service restaurant serving up breakfast and dinner in a casual atmosphere.

Crossfit Roughnecks

- 5000 sq ft training facility, completely matted - 4 separate showers and 2 restrooms available onsite- A/C and Heat - A/C typically run in mornings and lunch for members that shower prior to going into work- Parking along the street, and free member parking in nearby parking lot during metered hours.- 35+ pull-up stations- 30+ Bars including 45#, 33#, and 15# training bars- 12 Concept 2 Indoor Rowers- Kettlebells, medicine balls, slam balls, sand bags, dumbbells, etc...- Conveniently located in Downtown Houston. Walking distance from many hotels, sports venues, and convention centers. - Easy access to all major highways from downtown.
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Fitness
Mon Oct. 16 2017

Hearfulness Meditation

Discovery Green

By tuning in to our heart, we learn to be centered in our highest self. Strengthen that connection and cultivate an inner knowing that wisely directs and guides your life during Discovery ...
Fitness
Thu Oct. 19 2017

Parkour

Discovery Green

Experienced, certified coaches utilize a unique, deconstructed approach to teaching running, jumping, climbing, crawling, balancing, vaulting, and fluidly moving through any environment- turning “working out” into “play”. This is a beginner ...
Theater
Sun Oct. 01 2017

Describe The Night

In 1920, the Russian writer Isaac Babel wanders the countryside with the Red Cavalry. Seventy years later, a mysterious KGB agent spies on a woman in Dresden and falls in ...
Education
Fri Oct. 13 2017

Second Annual Pink Power Luncheon

St. Joseph Medical Center

St. Joseph Medical Center and the Women of Wellness invite you to their Second Annual Pink Power Luncheon on October 13, supporting breast cancer awareness.  The luncheon will feature a special ...
Theater
Sun Oct. 15 2017

Dixie's Tupperware Party

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

After a final meeting with her parole officer, Dixie, a mother of three from an Alabama trailer park, straightened out her life by selling the iconic plastic bowls. Her unique ...
Exhibits
Tue Oct. 17 2017

Revolution, Romance & Rumba: Reimagining Cuba Through Fashion

Central Library

Straight from the runway, garments and accessories from Fashion Fusion are on display at the Central Library. The annual competition is presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the award-winning ...
Tours
Sat Oct. 21 2017

Minute Maid Park Tour

Minute Maid Park Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Minute Maid Park, including historic Union Station, broadcasting booth or press boxes, Astros' or visitors' dugout, luxury suites and much more. Mon-Sat 10 am and at noon.
Film
Sat Oct. 14 2017

Screen on the Green: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Discovery Green

Screen on the Green is back! Join Discovery Green as they play Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 under the stars and Houston’s skyline! The Guardians must fight to keep their ...
Tours
Fri Oct. 20 2017

Discover Houston Tours

Houston Visitors Center

Ghost tours, tunnel walks and rail tours, architectural tours and more are available. Tour guide Sandra Lord is the resident expert and has been conducting downtown and Houston tours since ...
Art
Fri Oct. 13 2017

Arcade by The Color Condition

Discovery Green

Arcade, a series of dynamic streamer sculptures by Texas-based artistic duo Sunny Sliger and Marianne Newsom of The Color Condition, brings dramatic color and whimsy to the Avenida and Discovery ...
Comedy, Education, Family Friendly
Sat Sept. 30 2017

Garbage Island 4.0

Rec Room

The Garbage Gang is back on the Island with an all new fall-themed episode of Garbage Island! This live and interactive kids show is both silly and educational. Garbage Island ...
Tours
Wed Oct. 04 2017

Segway Tours of Houston

Wortham Theater Center

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 ...
Food/Drink
Fri Sept. 29 2017

Beam Family Dinner

Four Seasons Hotel

  In honor of Bourbon Heritage month, Four Seasons Hotel Houston will be hosting a special bourbon dinner on September 29. Enjoy a four-course dinner perfectly paired with whiskeys from Makers Mark, ...

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This is Downtown

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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