Things To Do
Montrose District
A historic Houston neighborhood where most of our recommendations can be found. It's home to the University of St. Thomas, the Rothko Chapel, the Menil Gallery, and many many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and vintage stores. Various websites describe Montrose as "quirky," "artsy," "eclectic," "eccentric," and "quaint." All these might be true, but really the only thing that matters is that Montrose is one of the few genuinely walkable places in Houston.
The Menil Collection
The Menil Collection is a museum and neighborhood of art spanning 30 acres in the heart of Houston, Texas. The main gallery building anchors the campus and is surrounded by four additional museum buildings: the Menil Drawing Institute; Cy Twombly Gallery; Richmond Hall, which features an installation by artist Dan Flavin; and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel. Bridget spent many afternoons here as a student at the University of St. Thomas.
Rothko Chapel
The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel in Houston, Texas, founded by John and Dominique de Menil. The interior serves not only as a chapel, but also as a major work of modern art. On its walls are fourteen black but color-hued paintings by Mark Rothko.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Bridget worked here for like seven years. "It's a good museum" -- Peter
Houston Zoo
It's a pretty good zoo
Space Center Houston
It's Houston so we have to recommend this
Niko Niko's
Best Greek food in Houston!
Taste of Texas
It is exactly what it sounds like. There are rattlesnake tails and bullets on the walls.
Pappasito's Cantina
A Groff family favorite! We love the beef fajitas, brochette shrimp, and their famous reserva margarita.
Agora
Iconic Houston coffeeshop. A haunt for college students, hipsters, posers, and up-to-no-gooders.