Renee And Morgan-Sean’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A collection of outdoor activities as well as museums and shopping in beautiful H-Town
Popular spot to picnic and lounge around in the afternoon on a warm sunny day.
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Menil Park
1423 Branard StPopular spot to picnic and lounge around in the afternoon on a warm sunny day.
A historic museum that is a must see for any avid space fans both young and older.
They greatly improved the experience over the years and you get to go into missiom control and also a decommissioned space ship, how awesome is that!?
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Centro de Control de Misiones de la NASA
A historic museum that is a must see for any avid space fans both young and older.
They greatly improved the experience over the years and you get to go into missiom control and also a decommissioned space ship, how awesome is that!?
Provides visitors with guided walking tours on topics from women’s rights to black history
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The Heritage Society
1100 Bagby StProvides visitors with guided walking tours on topics from women’s rights to black history
One of the largest green spaces in Houston with plenty of trails, lakes, monuments, activities. A nice place to picnic if the weather is nice.
We would recommend an Uber / Lyft as parking can be a nightmare on beautiful days.
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Parque Hermann
6001 Fannin StOne of the largest green spaces in Houston with plenty of trails, lakes, monuments, activities. A nice place to picnic if the weather is nice.
We would recommend an Uber / Lyft as parking can be a nightmare on beautiful days.
What’s better than a great walk / jog along the bayou.
Probably a 15-20 min walk from the guesthouse it’s known for its rolling riverside hills and stunning views of Downtown.
It dispels the impression that Houston is just a concrete jungle.
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Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial DriveWhat’s better than a great walk / jog along the bayou.
Probably a 15-20 min walk from the guesthouse it’s known for its rolling riverside hills and stunning views of Downtown.
It dispels the impression that Houston is just a concrete jungle.
There is something for all ages with dinosaurs, seashells, and gemstones exhibits along with a beautiful butterfly center.
They have a solid collection of rotating IMAX documentaries that should appeal to everyone.
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El Museo de Historia Natural de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrThere is something for all ages with dinosaurs, seashells, and gemstones exhibits along with a beautiful butterfly center.
They have a solid collection of rotating IMAX documentaries that should appeal to everyone.
It consistently ranks among the best museum for kids in the United States.
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Museo de los Niños de Houston
1500 Binz StIt consistently ranks among the best museum for kids in the United States.
Meditative tribute to Rothko. A must see for fans of his work or artists interested in that period.
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StMeditative tribute to Rothko. A must see for fans of his work or artists interested in that period.
Bayou Bend, the house museum for the MFAH collection of early American decorative arts and paintings, is the former home of Houston philanthropist and collector Ima Hogg.
Surrounded by a sweeping curve of Buffalo Bayou that gives the property its name, Bayou Bend encompasses approximately 14 acres of gardens that reflect the Beaux Arts design traditions of the American Country Place Era, as well as the Southern garden heritage that Hogg sought to capture.
Major features and more formal “garden rooms” are laid out along the main axial lines of the house, and less formal, or “wild,” areas are placed off axis
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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrBayou Bend, the house museum for the MFAH collection of early American decorative arts and paintings, is the former home of Houston philanthropist and collector Ima Hogg.
Surrounded by a sweeping curve of Buffalo Bayou that gives the property its name, Bayou Bend encompasses approximately 14 acres of gardens that reflect the Beaux Arts design traditions of the American Country Place Era, as well as the Southern garden heritage that Hogg sought to capture.
Major features and more formal “garden rooms” are laid out along the main axial lines of the house, and less formal, or “wild,” areas are placed off axis
Shopping
Walking distance from the guesthouse (5min) in the same space that houses Montrose Cheese and Wine, Rosie’s Cannonball, and March.
It is a wonderfully curated boutique that sells housewares and monogrammed linens
Biscuit
1614 Westheimer RdWalking distance from the guesthouse (5min) in the same space that houses Montrose Cheese and Wine, Rosie’s Cannonball, and March.
It is a wonderfully curated boutique that sells housewares and monogrammed linens
Beautiful boutique with French items across every category from food to clothes and jewelry.
Marcel Market
Beautiful boutique with French items across every category from food to clothes and jewelry.
Amazing grocery with a wide selection of products from around the world, highly recommend to anyone looking to make a meal, host a party, or grab a quick bite to eat from the Deli. This store has everything.
FYI it can get crazy busy Saturdays / Sundays and parking may be difficult.
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Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdAmazing grocery with a wide selection of products from around the world, highly recommend to anyone looking to make a meal, host a party, or grab a quick bite to eat from the Deli. This store has everything.
FYI it can get crazy busy Saturdays / Sundays and parking may be difficult.
The sister store of Central Market, home to all things locally sourced. It is a 3-5 min walk from the guesthouse, you should consider shopping here if you need anything during your stay!
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HEB #630
1701 W Alabama StThe sister store of Central Market, home to all things locally sourced. It is a 3-5 min walk from the guesthouse, you should consider shopping here if you need anything during your stay!
Food scene
Excellent coffee spot with delicious variety of local pastries.
They also offer pilates classes which are phenomenal for
regular workout or during travel. They are quite popular and more often than not will require advance booking.
DUO Coffee & Pilates
Excellent coffee spot with delicious variety of local pastries.
They also offer pilates classes which are phenomenal for
regular workout or during travel. They are quite popular and more often than not will require advance booking.
Delicious fancy Italian eatery walking distance (3-5min) from
the guesthouse.
Try to make a reservation ahead of your trip or get in a 5pm
during happy hour (prices are 20% off) to grab a table.
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Rosie Cannonball
1620 Westheimer RdDelicious fancy Italian eatery walking distance (3-5min) from
the guesthouse.
Try to make a reservation ahead of your trip or get in a 5pm
during happy hour (prices are 20% off) to grab a table.
Traditional Mexican food (not Tex / Mex) with a great patio
that stays cool in the summer.
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Cuchara
214 Fairview StTraditional Mexican food (not Tex / Mex) with a great patio
that stays cool in the summer.
Fantastic fast casual Mexican restaurant. Easy to pop in
without a reservation before 8pm.
If you do go, ask to be seated in the Christopher's section,
this waiter knows his stuff and won't guide you astray with
your meal. Tell him we sent you.
Urbe
Fantastic fast casual Mexican restaurant. Easy to pop in
without a reservation before 8pm.
If you do go, ask to be seated in the Christopher's section,
this waiter knows his stuff and won't guide you astray with
your meal. Tell him we sent you.
Amazing Persian restaurant with the best Fesejan in
Houston!
If you like Persian food, we highly recommend that you give
this restaurant a spin for takeout or dine-in. There can be a
long wait on weekends.
Kasra Persian Grill
Amazing Persian restaurant with the best Fesejan in
Houston!
If you like Persian food, we highly recommend that you give
this restaurant a spin for takeout or dine-in. There can be a
long wait on weekends.
Excellent Indian food in the Galleria area. It's a bit pricey but
worth it if you enjoy Indian food
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Musaafer
5115 Westheimer RdExcellent Indian food in the Galleria area. It's a bit pricey but
worth it if you enjoy Indian food
Fantastic Indian food at an affordable price. We highly
recommend Himalaya if you want a quick Indian meal with an
explosion of flavor.
Word to the wise there will more than likely be a wait. This
has been the case since Anthony Bourdain reviewed it.
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Himalaya Restaurant
6652 Southwest FwyFantastic Indian food at an affordable price. We highly
recommend Himalaya if you want a quick Indian meal with an
explosion of flavor.
Word to the wise there will more than likely be a wait. This
has been the case since Anthony Bourdain reviewed it.
This is a French institution in Houston. The food is classic
from the southern region of France.
If you do make it to Etoile, ask to be seated in Didi's section if
he's working. Tell him Morgan sent you and you will be
spoiled.
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Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
1101-11 Uptown Park BlvdThis is a French institution in Houston. The food is classic
from the southern region of France.
If you do make it to Etoile, ask to be seated in Didi's section if
he's working. Tell him Morgan sent you and you will be
spoiled.
Located next door to Rosie Cannonball's which is a short
walk from the guesthouse.
This is a great spot to enjoy a sunny afternoon with friends, a
bottle of wine, and some cheese. They have a gorgeous
patio tucked in between two buildings.
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Montrose Cheese & Wine
1618 Westheimer RdLocated next door to Rosie Cannonball's which is a short
walk from the guesthouse.
This is a great spot to enjoy a sunny afternoon with friends, a
bottle of wine, and some cheese. They have a gorgeous
patio tucked in between two buildings.
Fantastic Vietnamese Food just down the street!
If you're craving some Vietnamese Food, we can't
recommend Lua enough. Their prices are reasonable and the
wait is never long. The best part is its right around the corner
from the guesthouse, you can order ahead and pick it up to eat at home or dine in.
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Lúa Viet Kitchen
1540 W Alabama StFantastic Vietnamese Food just down the street!
If you're craving some Vietnamese Food, we can't
recommend Lua enough. Their prices are reasonable and the
wait is never long. The best part is its right around the corner
from the guesthouse, you can order ahead and pick it up to eat at home or dine in.
A bit further out in downtown but this Vietnamese
restaurant is amazing. It's best suited for groups so you can
really get the most out of the menu when going.
It's BYOB with a corking fee. The owner (Brian) and his staff are
incredibly knowledgeable and will easily guide you to
something along your tastes.
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Huynh Restaurant
912 St Emanuel StA bit further out in downtown but this Vietnamese
restaurant is amazing. It's best suited for groups so you can
really get the most out of the menu when going.
It's BYOB with a corking fee. The owner (Brian) and his staff are
incredibly knowledgeable and will easily guide you to
something along your tastes.
Crowd favorite BBQ nearby. It's worth the price without
having to drive to Pearland for Killen's or Austin for Franklin's.
If you're craving BBQ be sure to give it a shot, it's a short
drive or longish walk (which may be good to help digestion
after.)
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The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueCrowd favorite BBQ nearby. It's worth the price without
having to drive to Pearland for Killen's or Austin for Franklin's.
If you're craving BBQ be sure to give it a shot, it's a short
drive or longish walk (which may be good to help digestion
after.)
This is a bit of a drive but if you're in town to try some BBQ
you can't do much better than Killen's.
There are no words we can write that will it do it justice. It
has to be tasted to understand how good it is.
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Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StThis is a bit of a drive but if you're in town to try some BBQ
you can't do much better than Killen's.
There are no words we can write that will it do it justice. It
has to be tasted to understand how good it is.
Great bar within walking distance from the guesthouse.
Strong drinks with a lively atmosphere, it's a great place to
start the night.
It's right next door to Refuge which is a more intimate drinking spot.
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdGreat bar within walking distance from the guesthouse.
Strong drinks with a lively atmosphere, it's a great place to
start the night.
It's right next door to Refuge which is a more intimate drinking spot.
Intimate drinking establishment, next door to Anvil and walking
distance from the guesthouse.
This is a great place to dress up and start or end your night. It
typically requires a reservation as there is limited seating but that can be done online.
Refuge
Intimate drinking establishment, next door to Anvil and walking
distance from the guesthouse.
This is a great place to dress up and start or end your night. It
typically requires a reservation as there is limited seating but that can be done online.
Awesome Ice House within walking distance of the
guesthouse. It's a great spot to enjoy a beer and a game with
a laid-back vibe.
They serve mainly beer, wine, cider and hard seltzers.
They don't serve food on site but have food trucks on the
weekend. There is always Tacos Tierra Caliente a Houston
institution across the street or the local tamale vendors that come out once the sun sets.
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West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StAwesome Ice House within walking distance of the
guesthouse. It's a great spot to enjoy a beer and a game with
a laid-back vibe.
They serve mainly beer, wine, cider and hard seltzers.
They don't serve food on site but have food trucks on the
weekend. There is always Tacos Tierra Caliente a Houston
institution across the street or the local tamale vendors that come out once the sun sets.
Exciting new concept in downtown Houston that brings
together an eclectic food hall with great dining options, a
beautiful rooftop garden, a huge music venue, and some
retail shopping.
Built in the city old Post Office warehouse, this is one of the
cooler things to come to Houston in a while. They host
regular events as well - there was a huge festival for Chinese
New Year just last week.
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POST Houston
401 Franklin StExciting new concept in downtown Houston that brings
together an eclectic food hall with great dining options, a
beautiful rooftop garden, a huge music venue, and some
retail shopping.
Built in the city old Post Office warehouse, this is one of the
cooler things to come to Houston in a while. They host
regular events as well - there was a huge festival for Chinese
New Year just last week.
Phenomenal bar in the Heights with a diverse menu of small
bits and shareable plates. The food is well priced and the
drinks are delicious.
They have Happy Hour anytime before 5pm and a
vibrant night life. Parking is limited so you may want to
consider Uber / Lyft to avoid any frustration.
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Better Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale StPhenomenal bar in the Heights with a diverse menu of small
bits and shareable plates. The food is well priced and the
drinks are delicious.
They have Happy Hour anytime before 5pm and a
vibrant night life. Parking is limited so you may want to
consider Uber / Lyft to avoid any frustration.
A short drive or long walk from the guesthouse this
wonderfully cozy restaurant serves delicious American food
with modern twists and great cocktails.
The restaurant has a small footprint so you may need to
make call ahead as they don't always take reservations.
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Nobie's Restaurant
2048 Colquitt StA short drive or long walk from the guesthouse this
wonderfully cozy restaurant serves delicious American food
with modern twists and great cocktails.
The restaurant has a small footprint so you may need to
make call ahead as they don't always take reservations.
From the same owners as Nobie's they offer a great variety
of food at an good price, drinks are killer (highly recommend
the missionary's downfall and their MaiTai)
It was showcased by Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins,
and Dives which has increased their bookings and unless you
come at opening it can be difficult to get a table but the
food is worth it.
If you do go, see if you can get seated in Peter's section and
tell him Morgan-Sean sent you. He'll give you a great
experience.
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The Toasted Coconut
1617 Richmond AveFrom the same owners as Nobie's they offer a great variety
of food at an good price, drinks are killer (highly recommend
the missionary's downfall and their MaiTai)
It was showcased by Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins,
and Dives which has increased their bookings and unless you
come at opening it can be difficult to get a table but the
food is worth it.
If you do go, see if you can get seated in Peter's section and
tell him Morgan-Sean sent you. He'll give you a great
experience.
Great spot for weekly brunch and lunch with friends /
colleagues or a fancy date night with your Significant Other.
There is little on the menu that isn't delicious, the ambience
is even better when the weather is nice.
If you do get to come check it out, tell the managers Arya or Grace that we sent you and he'll take care of you.
Be sure to check out Milk and Cookies right up the street
afterwards for a decadent dessert.
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Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama StGreat spot for weekly brunch and lunch with friends /
colleagues or a fancy date night with your Significant Other.
There is little on the menu that isn't delicious, the ambience
is even better when the weather is nice.
If you do get to come check it out, tell the managers Arya or Grace that we sent you and he'll take care of you.
Be sure to check out Milk and Cookies right up the street
afterwards for a decadent dessert.
This is one of the best places for Viet-Cajun cuisine.
You will definitely need a car (or Uber/Lyft) for this as it is a
bit of a drive to Chinatown.
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Crawfish & Noodles
11360 Bellaire BlvdThis is one of the best places for Viet-Cajun cuisine.
You will definitely need a car (or Uber/Lyft) for this as it is a
bit of a drive to Chinatown.
Cool little speakeasy tucked away in the upstairs of a law office but it has quality drinks and a great balcony view of downtown.
A great place to hang if there is cause for celebration!
Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge
Cool little speakeasy tucked away in the upstairs of a law office but it has quality drinks and a great balcony view of downtown.
A great place to hang if there is cause for celebration!
Delicious little brunch spot that champions Black Texas
cuisine through its charity work.
They have a popular jazz brunch if you want a little life to
your weekend ritual.
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Lucille's
5512 La Branch StDelicious little brunch spot that champions Black Texas
cuisine through its charity work.
They have a popular jazz brunch if you want a little life to
your weekend ritual.
Very good for a quick bite as well, except during happy hour
as it can get packed quickly.
Handies Douzo
Very good for a quick bite as well, except during happy hour
as it can get packed quickly.
Come here Saturday morning for fresh bread, coffee and pastries or after dinner at Tiny Boxwoods for some dessert.
Milk & Cookies
2809 Saint StCome here Saturday morning for fresh bread, coffee and pastries or after dinner at Tiny Boxwoods for some dessert.
Wonderful little Gelateria across the street from Handies
Soup Montrose.
They offer an incredibly varied selection of gelatos, sorbets,
and ice creams at a very affordable price.
One of our favorites is: pomegranate rose!
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SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet Originale
3939 Montrose BlvdWonderful little Gelateria across the street from Handies
Soup Montrose.
They offer an incredibly varied selection of gelatos, sorbets,
and ice creams at a very affordable price.
One of our favorites is: pomegranate rose!
Amazing roaster and coffee spot in the Heights. If you have a car and love coffee, you shouldn't miss this place!
Tenfold Coffee Company
101 Aurora StAmazing roaster and coffee spot in the Heights. If you have a car and love coffee, you shouldn't miss this place!
Fantastic little coffee spot on Montrose about at 15min walk away from the guesthouse. Like most others it has delicious local pastries and is located next door to an art collective, which makes for fun sunday brunch activity.
Canary Coffee House
Fantastic little coffee spot on Montrose about at 15min walk away from the guesthouse. Like most others it has delicious local pastries and is located next door to an art collective, which makes for fun sunday brunch activity.