Things to Do in Houston

 

When you aren’t in a session or exploring the Exhibit Hall, there’s plenty to do in Houston. Here are a few places to put on your list as you plan your trip.


Restaurants

Onsite Dining Options

Biggio’s
Marriott Marquis – 1777 Walker Street – Lobby Level
Cuisine: American; Sports Bar
Price: $$

Created in partnership with baseball Hall of Fame Craig Biggio, our elevated restaurant and sports bar in downtown Houston boasts two 30-foot multimedia screens as well as American fare, local beers and cocktails.

Cueva
Marriott Marquis – 1777 Walker Street – Lobby Level
Cuisine: Tapas
Price: $$$

Unwind with friends at our sophisticated wine and cocktail bar. Cueva offers a comprehensive selection of high-end wines, premium liquors, and craft cocktails. Pair your beverage with a variety of savory, small dinner plates or our steak frites.

High Dive
Marriott Marquis – 1777 Walker Street – Pool Level
Cuisine: American
Price: $$

Sip Instagram-worthy cocktails al fresco at our restaurant near discovery green, located on the rooftop deck next to the infinity pool, lazy river, and fire pits. Enjoy your drink at our restaurant with a view in Houston.

Texas T
Marriott Marquis – 1777 Walker Street – Lobby Level
Cuisine: Coffee House
Price: $

Fuel up for an action-packed morning in Houston with a cup of your favorite Starbucks® coffee or tea at our laid-back coffee house.

Walker Street Kitchen
Marriott Marquis – 1777 Walker Street – Lobby Level
Cuisine: American
Price: $$$

Sample unique Gulf Coast flavors at Walker Street Kitchen, our signature hotel restaurant. We specialize in fresh, locally sourced, farm-to-table homestyle meals. Join us for breakfast or brunch best start.

Xochi by Hugo Ortega
Marriott Marquis – 1777 Walker Street – Lobby Level
Cuisine: Mexican
Price: $$$

James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega helms this upscale Mexican restaurant in downtown Houston. Xochi serves traditional Oaxacan cuisine with an unmistakable Texas flair. Enjoy dining at our downtown Houston restaurant.

A la Carte
Marriott Marquis – 1777 Walker Street – In room dining
Cuisine: American
Price: $$

A modern take on in-room dining with a convenient self pick-up or delivery (fee of $5) options. Order all day from your guestroom phone or via the Marriott Bonvoy App. Food to be provided in versatile to-go packaging.

Offsite Dining Options

Brasserie Du Parc
1440 Lamar Street
Cuisine: French
Price: $$$

Grotto Downtown
1001 Avenida De Las Americas Ste A
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$

Hearsay on the Green
1515 Dallas St
Cuisine: American
Price: $$

Kulture
701 Avenida De Las Americas Ste A
Cuisine: Southern
Price: $$

Osso & Kristalla
1515 Texas Ave
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$

Pappadeaux
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Cuisine: Cajun-style seafood
Price: $$$

Pappasito’s
1600 Lamar Street
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Price: $$

Potente
1515 Texas Ave
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Price: $$$

Rodeo Goat
2105 Dallas St
Cuisine: Burgers, Bars
Price: $$

The Grove
1611 Lamar St
Cuisine: New American
Price: $$

The Rustic
1836 Polk Street
Cuisine: New American, Music Venue
Price: $$

Need a quick lunch?

Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin Street
Cuisine: Mediterranean Market with Deli & Prepared Foods
Price: $$

Lake House
1600 McKinney Street
Cuisine: American
Price: $


Museums

Art Car Museum
140 Heights Blvd

Cockrell Butterfly Center
5555 Hermann Park Dr

Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd

Cullen Sculpture Garden
Montrose Blvd At Bissonnet St

Houston Museum of African American Culture
4807 Caroline St

Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr

Museum of Fine Arts Houston
1001 Bissonnet St

The Health Museum
1515 Hermann Dr


Parks

Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St.
Service options: Has dog park | Picnic tables available | Playground swings available

Hawthorne Park
2201 Rusk St.

Root Square
1400 Clay St.

Trebly Park
1515 Fannin St.
Service options: Picnic tables available | Dogs allowed

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Getting Around Houston

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