Popular places to visit
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention center in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.
Things to do
Houston: Guided Tour of Downtown and Galveston Island
Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide
River Oaks Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
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Reviewed on May 30, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 15, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
Other neighborhoods around River Oaks
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Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
If you're spending some time in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou Park are top sights worth seeing.
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The Galleria
Travelers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by The Galleria and Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.
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Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theaters and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Buffalo Bayou Park while you're exploring the area.
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Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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Midtown
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Midtown. Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around the larger area.
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Texas Medical Center
Restaurants, museums, and shopping highlight some notable features of Texas Medical Center. Make a stop by Houston Zoo or Hermann Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to get around town.
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Toyota Center
- George R. Brown Convention Center
- Houston Zoo
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Downtown Aquarium
- CityCentre
- Willowbrook Mall
- Discovery Green
- Golf Club of Houston
- Humble Civic Center
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Sam Houston Race Park
- Memorial Park
- Hermann Park
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts