Southwest Houston, TX
Travel Guide





Visit Southwest Houston
Where to stay in Southwest Houston

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.

Uptown
A noteworthy feature of Uptown is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Galleria and Williams Tower.

Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby
Travelers come to Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Highland Village and Richmond Avenue while you're in town.

South Main
While you're in South Main, take in top sights like NRG Park and jump on the metro at Fannin South Station to see more of the city.

West University Place
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about West University Place. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Main Street Theater - Rice Village and Rice Stadium are a few top places to visit.

Braeswood Place
While Braeswood Place might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like NRG Stadium and NRG Park.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

Hotel Ylem

The Reside

Mint House Houston – Medical Center
Popular places to visit

Houston Zoo
Feed a giraffe, catch a 4-D movie or cool off in the water park at this extraordinary zoo.

NRG Park
After visiting NRG Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

NRG Center
Learn about the events happening at NRG Center during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

Greenway Plaza
After visiting Greenway Plaza, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

The Galleria
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Galleria during your trip to Houston. While in this vibrant area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
