Located in the northwest area of Houston, Houston Heights is an interesting little part of the city that started to develop heavily in 1891 after a millionaire invested in the land here. The cityscape grew after World War Two and after some years went on, the people started to notice that their town was a little unique and not quite the same as the rest of the city of Houston. As such, there are even a few places in Houston Heights that are listed on the National Historic Register of Places. Houston Heights is a unique place in Texas and if you’re going to be around here definitely check out these great things to do in Houston Heights, Texas.
1. Have drinks at Big Star Bar
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The Big Star Bar is a little place in Houston Heights that is a favorite local hole in the wall. There’s nothing too eclectic and crazy here, just good beer, good food, good tunes, and sports on TV. Hang out with some locals and have a few beers or hit the dance floor and bust a move. In the winter months, there are firepits outside so you can sit back and relax and cozy up to the fire with a cold beer.
Big Star Bar
Address: 1005 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Big Star Bar
Opening hours: 4pm - 2am (daily)
Price: 5 - 20 USD
2. Enjoy a sweet treat at Fat Cat Creamery
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It can get pretty hot in Texas no matter where you are and if you find yourself in the sweltering heat and in need of a cool treat, the Fat Cat Creamery is the best spot in town. They have a few locations all over town and everything here is hand made with locally sourced milk and cream and even their fruit toppings come from local Texas growers. Feel good about supporting the local community and feel good while you eat a cool treat.
Fat Cat Creamery
Address: 1901 N Shepherd Dr #3, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Fat Cat Creamery
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
Price: 10 USD
3. Wander around Milroy Park
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Who doesn’t enjoy a day in the park? Milroy Park is a great place where locals come and hang out, have a picnic, go jogging or even just lounge around the trees and take in the view. The park is a popular place for wedding photos to be taken and because the community center is near here, there is often an event or two going on around either in the park or nearby.
Milroy Park
Address: 1205 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Milroy Park
Opening hours: 6am - 11pm (daily)
Price: Free
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4. Visit Downtown Aquarium
Combining all facets of entertainment in one convenient location the Downtown Aquarium is more than just your standard aquarium experience. The Downtown Aquarium in Houston has live music and restaurants on-site, so while you check out all the cool marine and aquatic life, you can always grab a quick bite at the same time. For little kids out there, there are rides and attractions on-site as well.
Downtown Aquarium
Address: 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Website: Downtown Aquarium
Opening hours: 10am - 8:30pm (daily)
Price: 15 - 30 USD
5. Admire the cars in Art Car Museum
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The Art Car Museum or “Garage Mahal” was founded in 1998 by Ann Harithas and it is a private collection of art and cars. The contemporary museum of modern art focuses on artistically decorated cars that focus on personal, cultural, political and economic dimensions of art. The museum is quite recognized as even international artists have remodeled cars and had them presented here.
Art Car Museum
Address: 140 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007, United States
Website: Art Car Museum
Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 11am - 6pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
Price: 10 - 20 USD
6. Explore Marmion Park
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Marmion Park is an interesting historic place in Houston Heights. Built in 1892, the park was originally part of the Cooley Mansion which was one of the first houses built in Houston Heights. The owners were some of the first descendants of the first English settlers in Massachusettes. It was also one of the first houses in Houston Heights to have the modern convenience of electricity. Unfortunately, the mansion went into disrepair in the 1960s and was demolished and now the park stands, named after a former mayor.
Marmion Park
Address: Marmion ParkHouston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Marmion Park
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: Free
7. Try local beers on a brewery bike tour (from USD 57.0)
Combine drinking some of Houston’s finest beers with education and some exercise. The Historic Heights Brewery Bike Tour takes place right in the heart of the city where you can explore beautiful green space, historic buildings, cool neighborhoods and of course, amazing breweries. The ride is mostly flat and covers about 10 miles over 3-4 hours. With that comes a visit to 3 breweries (with beer provided at each brewery). A great way to explore Houston with some friends.
Historic Heights Brewery Bike Tour
Address: 1902 Washington Ave Parking, Houston, TX, USA
Website: Historic Heights Brewery Bike Tour
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 3pm - 10pm; Wed - Sun: 12pm - 11pm
Price: 87 USD
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Duration: 2 hours
8. Catch a performance by the Houston Heights Orchestra
Get dressed up and head out for a night of music and merriment. The Houston Heights Orchestra is a community orchestra dedicated to the joy of making and listening to symphonic orchestral music. Their concerts focus on both contemporary and classical repertoire and of course. The Houston Heights Orchestra allows people both amateurs and professionals to come and play or simply sit and enjoy the music.
Houston Heights Orchestra
Address: All Saints Catholic Church | 215 E. 10th St. | Houston, TX 77008
Website: Houston Heights Orchestra
Opening hours: Mon: 7pm - 10pm
Price: Free
9. Check out the exhibition at Live Oak Friends Meeting House
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The Live Oak Friends Meeting House might be a place where many visitors or even locals would probably not head to because it’s relatively obscure. But that makes it that much more interesting! The Live Oak Friends Meeting House was completed in 2000 as a Quaker meeting place and it has a permanent exhibition known as the Skyspace. The installation by James Turrell is a 12-square-foot opening on the roof that can retract, opening the space to the sky. When not opened, a series of neon blue tubes fill the space giving it an ethereal glow of light.
Live Oak Friends Meeting House
Address: 1318 W 26th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Live Oak Friends Meeting House
Opening hours: 9:15am - 10:30pm (daily)
Price: Free
10. Go shopping at Manready Mercantile
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Pick something special up for the man in your life. Manready Mercantile is a Houston Heights landmark created in 2012 by a Texas native. The Manready Mercantile has everything that the man in your life (or yourself!) will love. There are great handmade products like leather good, boots and apparel as well as apothecaries like soaps and shaving tools. But if none of that appeals to you, they also have a wide selection of bar gear and accessories.
Manready Mercantile
Address: 321 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Manready Mercantile
Opening hours Tue - Sun: 10am - 7pm (closed on Mon)
Price: 5 - 80 USD
11. Buy local art at First Saturday Arts Market
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Houston has a great and burgeoning art scene and the First Saturday Arts Market is the place to go to check out new artists, established artists, professional artists and everyone else in between. Browse the selection of beautiful pieces available or maybe buy something you really like. The First Saturday Arts Market takes place every first Saturday of the month and it is a fun event for people not interested in art as there are live performances and food trucks here as well.
First Saturday Arts Market
Address: 540 W. 19th Street Houston, Texas
Website: First Saturday Arts Market
Opening hours: Sat: 11am - 6pm (Sept - May)
Price: Free
12. Have a sumptuous meal at Alice Blue
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Not only is it a pretty color but Alice Blue is also one of Houston Heights’ best bistros. Alice Blue takes on classic American dishes and reinvents them into a cool new and contemporary dish that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters out there. The upscale bistro also does breakfast and brunch. Make sure to stop by after work for happy hour and enjoy some great cocktails.
Alice Blue
Address: 250 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Alice Blue
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
Price: 5 - 40 USD
13. Hang out in Love Park
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Sometimes all you want to do is relax a little bit and head to where the locals do. Love Park is a great place to hang out and get a little exercise or just spend time with some friends. There are tables and spots for having a picnic as well as a playground for kids and even a community swimming pool. In the hot and summer months, come by and get a jog in or play a little tennis then stop by the pool and cool off a little bit before having a picnic. The perfect summer day!
Love Park
Address: 1000 W 12th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: Love Park
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: Free
14. Try the burgers at Balls Out Burger
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What Balls Out Burger lacks in subtlety they make up for in taste. The interestingly named burger restaurant has been around for two years now and they quickly became a Houston favorite. What sets Balls Out Burger apart from their competition is that they locally source all their meat from 44 different farms in the Houston area that are free from antibiotics and hormones. Plus on top of that, all their buns are sourced locally from Slow Dough, an amazing bakery, and their produce is farm fresh from nearby farms. There’s nothing from this burger that isn’t Texas born. Balls Out Burger leaves the burger to do the talking. No fancy twists in their burgers, just good classic meaty and cheesy goodness with every bite.
Balls Out Burger
Address: 2703 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Website: Balls Out Burger
Opening hours: 11am - 12am (daily)
Price: 5 - 10 USD
15. Take a nature walk in West 11th Street Park
The West 11th Street Park is not merely just a park but an “urban oasis”. The park is nearly 20 years old at this point and it was designed to be a place in town that is more in tune with nature than your average park. The park is a part of native Texas forest growth and in recent years, it has grown a diverse understory and developed serene wooded trails. West 11th Street Park has essentially acted as a nature preserve in the middle of the city and thousands of people, both locals and visitors, visit annually. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city is this quiet and beautiful urban oasis where you can escape the rigors of modern life.
West 11th Street Park
Address: 2400 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Website: West 11th Street Park
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: Free
A quaint destination
What makes Houston Heights a great place is that it is not quite as metropolitan as Houston, giving it it’s own cool and distinct kind of culture. They have so much nature and space in Houston Heights as well as some great food and things to check out whether you’re with your family or friends.
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