Things To Do/Places To Eat
Sawyer Yards
Sawyer Yards is a creative community thriving in the heart of Houston’s historic First Ward and Arts District Houston. Three minutes from downtown Houston, Sawyer Yards has been transforming into an internationally recognized community of art makers and art lovers for the past 20 years. Former warehouse spaces and industrial spaces now house hundreds of working artists, art galleries, loft offices, and creative businesses. To enhance its position as a bustling entertainment spot that attracts people and encourages them to linger, Sawyer Yards continues to punctuate its campus with craft breweries, unique fitness concepts, fine dining, and entertainment venues. Attracting global visitors and encouraging them to linger, our exceptional creative hub boasts an active schedule of monthly public events, and fine art exhibitions and openings. Our buildings are open to the public Monday - Saturday from 9 AM - 5 PM
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science has five floors of permanent exhibits, spanning astronomy, space science, Native American culture, energy, paleontology, chemistry, geology, seashells and Texas wildlife, alongside rotating special exhibitions. HMNS also houses the Butterfly Center, the Planetarium, and the Giant Screen Theatre. A visit typically takes 2+ hours.
The Escape Game Houston (CityCentre)
An escape room!! Accommodates up to 8 players. Open 9:30-midnight, with multiple rooms with varying difficulties. Do you have what it takes to get out?
Color Factory Houston
Take a journey through 14 immersive art exhibits as stunning as they are colorful. Fun for all ages, Color Factory Houston is the place for celebrations, reunions, or just a family day out! Our interactive art museum celebrates the many shades of Texas—from the dazzling violet of wild bluebonnets to the rich red of famed Viet-Cajun crawfish. Each visit to Color Factory includes surprise giveaways, sweet treats, and complimentary digital photos that capture every step of your journey through the experience. From the ball pit to the confetti room, each colorful room is designed in partnership with an exceptional roster of local and international artists and collaborators, this multi-hued homage to the Lone Star State will leave you inspired. Ready to jump into color?
The Houston Farmers Market
A large farmers market featuring lots of fruit, vegetables, spices, plants, and much more! Be sure to bring cash!
Memorial Park
A large beautiful park with plenty of walking trails, trees, and nature.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Visitors can enjoy 5 miles of nature trails, winding through native prairie, savanna, wetland, woodland, and riparian habitats. Six educational Field Stations throughout the site offer information about local plants and wildlife as well as places to sit and take in the views. The Arboretum’s eight ponds and wetland areas, along with Buffalo Bayou along its southern border, provide ample opportunities for exciting wildlife sightings. The Nature Center building is open to the public and includes a Nature Shop filled with items for nature lovers of all ages as well as an interactive Discovery Room. Educational exhibits, hands-on activities, live ambassador animals, biofacts, and a weekly botany display make the Discovery Room the perfect place for visitors young and old to explore.
Little’s Oyster Bar
Welcome to Little’s! The first chef-driven concept from the legendary Pappas Restaurant group. Chef Jason Ryczek highlights the best that seafood has to offer – hand-selected caviar, lobster, and shellfish, with decadent creations running throughout our seasonally changing menu.
Lombardi Cucina Italiana
Lombardi Cucina Italiana is a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch. Our menu features a large selection of "fatto a mano" pastas as well as extensive array of fresh fish, meats and produce. The curated beverage program has a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails. Our forward thinking cocktail menu uses innovative ingredients from the kitchen, such as prosciutto, rosemary and amarene. The wine list will represent all main wine regions of the world, with a primary focus on the Italian Peninsula. Lombardi Cucina Italiana's atmosphere will remind you of an open air villa in Italy surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble and Venetian Chandeliers. Our luxurious bar and cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for an evening of relaxation, while listening to live entertainment.
BORI - Spring Branch
BORI [BÔR-Ē] KOREAN INSPIRED STEAKHOUSE Bringing an original and unique dining experience to Houston, BORI Restaurant introduces the first authentic South Korean inspired steakhouse by using the finest and highest quality meats for a complete exposure to the cultural flavor and essence of Korean taste.
Uchiko Houston
We are the fiery counterpart to our sister restaurant, Uchi. Weaving together robust flavors with hints of smoke and char alongside the fresh and clean flavors that define Uchi Restaurants.
Nancy's Hustle
Nancy's Hustle is a modern bistro on Houston's east side. We like butter, natural wine, cider, and cocktails that pair well with food.
Josephine's
We’re a little bit classy, and a little bit trashy. We’re Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition. We serve what we know, are proud to be a steward of Gulf Coast resources, locally source ingredients, and share the history behind them. We honor the traditions of generations past while creating new traditions for future generations. We represent the cultures of the Gulf states and support the industries that helped mold them. We love telling stories of the people we learned from, the people we source from, and the people who inspire us. We strive to be a place where time slows, a place where people gather, and a place to celebrate traditions – old and new. Shuck it – LET’S PARTY!
CasaEma
CASAEMA HTX IS COMPOSED OF TWO CHEFS AND A COFFEE ROASTER. OUR GOAL IS TO BRING QUALITY FOOD, PASTRIES, AND COFFEE TO THE HOUSTON HEIGHTS AREA WHILE HOLDING SPACE FOR OUR ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS, BELIEFS, AND PRACTICE THROUGH OUR FOODS. WE UPHOLD THE INDIGENOUS LINEAGE WE DERIVE FROM BY SHOWCASING THE HISTORY OF OUR CULTURE THROUGH OUR CRAFT AND CREATIVITY. THE SOURCE AND INSPIRATION OF OUR WORK COMES FROM MEXICO AND THE LATIN AMERICAN GASTRONOMY. OUR STORY IS INTERTWINED WITH MEMORIES, NOSTALGIA, TRAVEL, EXPERIENCE, AND OUR LOVE FOR MEXICO.