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Places every Houstonian Should Go

1. T'afia Restaurant

3701 Travis St, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Friday's Monica Pope serves an excellent locally-sourced prix fixe lunch; check the website to see what's on the menu as it changes weekly. Read more.

2. Bernie's Burger Bus

Moving Target! (Greater Houston Area), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 112 tips and reviews

Megan I.Megan Impero: I have yet to be disappointed with anything on the menu! Add tipsy onions to your burger! SO good! And the truffle fries are unbelievable!

3. Houston Dairymaids

9.3
2201 Airline Dr (at Nadine St.), Houston, TX
Cheese Store · 10 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Peacock 🎈: Come cheese tasting!

Memorial Park is one of Places every Houstonian Should Go.

4. Memorial Park

9.3
1001 E Memorial Loop (btwn I-610 & Westcott), Houston, TX
Park · 64 tips and reviews

5. Saint Arnold Brewing Company

9.4
2000 Lyons Ave (Semmes St), Houston, TX
Brewery · 141 tips and reviews

John S.John Sanchez: Bring some lunch/snacks and a deck of cards. It's like a picnic in the park but in a brewery!

6. Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard

1133 W 19th St (btwn Beall & Bevis), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 68 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: Follow @Hubcap_Grill on twitter for last-minute specials, the latest wait times, a bit of surliness and a ton of locally-sourced love.

7. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

9.0
2704 Navigation Blvd (at N Delano St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 177 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tex-Mex gold, people. From the margaritas to the fajitas, this original is the standard by which all other Tex-Mex restaurants are measured. [Eater 38 Member]

8. Beer Can House

7.5
222 Malone St (btwn Venice St. & Lacy St.), Houston, TX
Historic and Protected Site · 13 tips and reviews

MarilynMarilyn: Great place to take out of towners on a tour of "Weird Houston"!

9. Anvil Bar & Refuge

9.0
1424 Westheimer Rd (at Windsor St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 184 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: A group of self-described cocktail freaks serves old-school drinks from an extralong bar at this former Firestone tire shop.

10. Houston Zoo

9.2
6200 Hermann Park Dr (at Cambridge St.), Houston, TX
Zoo · 194 tips and reviews

RandyRandy: The zoo has an outstanding iPhone app that lists keeper talks, special events and has great GPS ability to keep track of your group

Urban Harvest Farmers Market is one of Places every Houstonian Should Go.

11. Urban Harvest Farmers Market

8.9
3478 Eastside St. (btwn Richmond & Alabama), Houston, TX
Farmers Market · Greenway - Upper Kirby · 25 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The market isn't just for groceries. Some of the booths are manned by local restaurants and eateries. Great way to catch a fresh brunch and people watch.

12. Art Car Museum

8.5
140 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX
Art Museum · 8 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Nicknamed the Garage Mahal, this is a place to see moral, political, social, satirical and just plain whimsical ideologies played-out across the bodies of automobiles re-imagined into objects of art.

13. Petrol Station

985 Wakefield Dr (at Golf Drive), Houston, TX
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

Jillian C.Jillian Cohan: Low-key local joint that has tons of beers & specializes in IPAs. Bartender has been known to shared a patron's homebrew. Wish they were open daytime hours, too. Love the no-frills attitude.

14. Fitzgerald's

2706 White Oak Dr (Studewood), Houston, TX
Music Venue · 50 tips and reviews

Mitch S.Mitch Sawyer: Come support your local artists at open mic nights!

15. Hermann Park

9.5
6201A Hermann Park Dr (btwn Fannin & Almeda), Houston, TX
Park · 89 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1899, this is Houston's first park. As one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the US, the park is now one of Houston's most historically significant public green spaces.

16. Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

9.0
2800 Post Oak Blvd (at Hidalgo St), Houston, TX
Park · 50 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This landmark is a cool & refreshing oasis that attracts visitors and locals in droves. Designed by local architects in 1985, the amazing wall of water drops thousands of gallons 64 feet every minute.

17. Antidote Coffee

8.3
729 Studewood St, Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 86 tips and reviews

JewelMintJewelMint: Try the Cajeta Latte, Antidote’s take on a Caramel Macchiato that features Mexican goat’s milk and caramel spread… delish!

18. Alley Theatre

9.3
615 Texas St (btw Louisiana and Smith), Houston, TX
Theater · 23 tips and reviews

Rachel V.Rachel Vacek: Greatest theatre in town. A Christmas Carol: A ghost story of Christmas is the best version I've ever seen. Highly recommended!

19. Minute Maid Park

9.2
501 Crawford St (at Texas Ave), Houston, TX
Baseball Stadium · 239 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Brown: The Astros may be below average. but the ballpark alone is worth the price of admission.

20. Moon Tower Inn

9.0
3004 Canal St (N. Ennis St.), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 100 tips and reviews

EaterEater: They've got attitude, but they've also got great hot dogs made from all types of game meats as well as fun toppings. Great beer list too. All outdoors. [Eater 38 Member]

NRG Astrodome is one of Places every Houstonian Should Go.

21. NRG Astrodome

8400 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Event Space · 8 tips and reviews

22. Beaver's

2310 Decatur St (at Sawyer St.), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 112 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Chicken-Fried Steak: The CFS is perfectly crusted on the outside, moist & decadent on the inside!

23. Mai's Restaurant

8.4
3403 Milam St (Francis St), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 116 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Post-fire, Mai's looks more upscale and urban, but the food has retained its homey street quality. Get some spring rolls, and share a Banh Xeo and the garlic beef.

24. South Beach

6.9
810 Pacific St, Houston, TX
Gay Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Gay ClubGay Club: Favorite music is on Fridays but busier on Saturdays! One of the best places to DANCE in the country.

25. Boneyard Drinkery

8150 Washington Ave (at Hempstead Hwy.), Houston, TX
Bar · 44 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: You don't have to bring a dog to enjoy this bar, but with a full-on dog park (gated, of course), you might want to borrow a friend's for the evening.

26. Grand Prize Bar

8.0
1010 Banks St (at Montrose Blvd), Houston, TX
Dive Bar · 63 tips and reviews

Leah J.Leah Johnson: $1 PBR from 4-8pm.

27. Discovery Green

9.2
1500 McKinney St (at Avenida de las Americas), Houston, TX
Park · 148 tips and reviews

Mistress G.Mistress Genevieve: FREE CLASSES at DISCOVERY GREEN! Tues 10:30a-Yoga, Tues 6:30p-Pilates, Wed 6:30p-Zumba, Sat 9:30a-Yoga, Sat 11:30a Zumba Read more.

28. Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs

8.1
1820 Franklin St Ste B (at Chenevert St.), Houston, TX
Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Bo M.Bo Mauch: Joystix is open to the public the first and last Friday of the month. Purchase a wristband at Eighteen Twenty Lounge, next door to Joystix, for $15, to enter Joystix. All games are set on freeplay

29. Eatsie Boys

7.6
(Greater Houston Area), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 9 tips and reviews

Jason T.Jason Tam: Try the Maker's Mark ice cream!! It is buttery, creamy goodness!!

30. Karbach Brewing Co.

9.3
2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX
Brewery · 81 tips and reviews

Danny D.Danny D: Take the Friday tour!

31. McGonigel's Mucky Duck

8.7
2425 Norfolk Street (btwn Park & Revere St), Houston, TX
Irish Pub · 35 tips and reviews

JennJenn: If you like trendy music and fruity vodka drinks, seek your thrills elsewhere. On the other hand, if you like intimate settings, good beer selection, great live music, this is your venue

NRG Stadium is one of Places every Houstonian Should Go.

32. NRG Stadium

9.2
1 NRG Pkwy (btwn Kirby & Fannin), Houston, TX
Football Stadium · 223 tips and reviews
Museum of Fine Arts Houston is one of Places every Houstonian Should Go.

33. Museum of Fine Arts Houston

9.4
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX
Art Museum · 137 tips and reviews

34. Gatlin's BBQ

1221 W 19th St, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · The Heights · 65 tips and reviews

JennJenn: The ribs & brisket are excellent. The ranch beans and hot green bean salad are tasty with a bit of barbecue sauce added. Avoid ordering turkey - it's totally dry. Small cafe, quaint and friendly.

35. Lankford's Grocery & Market

8.4
88 Dennis St (Genesee), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 116 tips and reviews

Pamela G.Pamela Gleeson: A step back in time. Great ambiance of a period. Wonderful salsa and chips, old fashioned burger, great fries and onion rings, very good comfort Mexican food , large portions, great prices.

36. Ragin Cajun

7.7
4302 Richmond Ave (at Weslayan), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Eyre: Oh my goodness. Could not live without Luke Mandola's place. The patio is awesome at the Westheimer location. Top catering outfit. Sweet for private parties. Bar is hopping too.

37. The Breakfast Klub

8.7
3711 Travis St (at W Alabama), Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 238 tips and reviews

Nhan N.Nhan Nguyen: Get their signature Wings and Waffles plate--a great way to start the day! Just be sure to get there early (~7 AM weekdays, 8 AM Saturdays) or the line will be long.

38. Oh My Gogi! Truck

9.0
5555 Morningside Dr (Greater Houston Area), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 37 tips and reviews

Robyn P.Robyn Pass: Try OMG Fries with short ribs. It's real sriracha and not rooster sauce!

39. Houston Museum of Natural Science

9.2
5555 Hermann Park Dr (at Caroline St.), Houston, TX
Science Museum · 202 tips and reviews

NASANASA: Burke Baker Planetarium is one of the most advanced in the world. Don't be surprised if you see a few NASA astronauts here as we use the facility to assist with training on starfield identification. Read more.

40. Buffalo Bayou Park

9.5
616 Memorial Heights Dr, Houston, TX
Park · 26 tips and reviews

PedalHoustonPedalHouston: Miles of winding trails. Make sure you have a bike with tires that can handle some of the mixed terrain if you're riding your bike. Great elevation changes here and a nice view of the city.

41. Culture Pilot

3210 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX
Design Studio · 2 tips and reviews

Grace R.Grace Rodriguez: Feed the robots!

42. Agora

9.2
1712 Westheimer Rd (at Park St), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 124 tips and reviews

Brittany D.Brittany Davenport: The atmosphere is amazing. I feel like I'm overseas! It's very intimate and has a wide variety of beverages from which to choose!

43. Jus' Mac

8.1
2617 Yale St (at W. 27th St.), Houston, TX
Mac and Cheese Joint · 101 tips and reviews

Jason W.Jason Wiggins: Get the buffalo chicken mac. It is magical like freaking unicorn food.

El Gran Malo is one of Places every Houstonian Should Go.

44. El Gran Malo

2307 Ella Blvd (at 23rd), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews