South Central Houston, TX
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Rice University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Houston, during your travels in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Houston Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Houston Zoo home during your trip to Houston? Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.
Hermann Park
Hermann Park is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Houston Natural Science Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Houston Museum of Fine Arts during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.
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Other neighborhoods around South Central Houston
Greater Third Ward
While you're in Greater Third Ward, take in top sights like Fertitta Center or TDECU Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Characterized by a vibrant nightlife and young residents, this central Houston neighborhood boasts Ensemble Theatre, the largest African-American theater company in the US, and various parks like Midtown Park and Elizabeth Baldwin Park. Easily accessible via METRORail Red Line.
Houston Museum District
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. You can visit top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum, and jump on the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
Downtown Houston
Largest central business district in Texas, this area boasts major league sports venues, a vibrant Theater District, and shopping options like GreenStreet. Easily navigate with public transportation options like METRORail and bus lines.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theaters and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Houston Zoo
- Hermann Park
- Houston Natural Science Museum
- Texas Children's Hospital
- Texas Southern University
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Main Street Theater - Rice Village
- Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Rice Stadium
- Continental Club
- Miller Outdoor Theater
- Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
- Chi St. Lukes Health Baylor College Of Medicine Medical Center
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
- Conrad Hilton Archives
- Cullen Sculpture Garden
- Shriners Hospitals For Children
- Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
- Health Museum
- Houston Contemporary Arts Museum
- TDECU Stadium
- James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape