Guidebook for Houston
Getting Around
The Red Line runs frequently to Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, the Theater District, sports stadiums, the Medical Center, and more ...every 6 minutes during peak hours, and then every 12 minutes after that (every 18 minutes late at night).
A single ride is $1.25 or an all day pass is just $3. You can purchase a fare at the station vending machine or download an app called Q-Ticketing.
Quitman & Main station
The Red Line runs frequently to Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, the Theater District, sports stadiums, the Medical Center, and more ...every 6 minutes during peak hours, and then every 12 minutes after that (every 18 minutes late at night).
A single ride is $1.25 or an all day pass is just $3. You can purchase a fare at the station vending machine or download an app called Q-Ticketing.
Our favorite way of getting around Houston is by bicycle, and you are only a short walk away from the entrance to Houston's expansive bicycle highway system and bike share rental station. It costs just $3 per 30 minute ride, or $9 for unlimited 60 minute rides for a month. More info at https://houston.bcycle.com .
Houston BCycle - Leonel Castillo Community Center/South & Henry
2109 South StOur favorite way of getting around Houston is by bicycle, and you are only a short walk away from the entrance to Houston's expansive bicycle highway system and bike share rental station. It costs just $3 per 30 minute ride, or $9 for unlimited 60 minute rides for a month. More info at https://houston.bcycle.com .
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a short walk from the Airmadillo, the White Oak Music Hall hosts top national and international touring acts on 3 stages. Check out their schedule. It's impressive. The Raven Bar next door serves up great cocktails as well.
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White Oak Music Hall
2915 N Main StJust a short walk from the Airmadillo, the White Oak Music Hall hosts top national and international touring acts on 3 stages. Check out their schedule. It's impressive. The Raven Bar next door serves up great cocktails as well.
A gorgeous renovated warehouse brewery in the neighborhood with stellar views of Downtown Houston.
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveA gorgeous renovated warehouse brewery in the neighborhood with stellar views of Downtown Houston.
A low key, low light cocktail bar with live jazz (a few nights a week) and attentive bar tenders who take pride in their creations. Nearby (bike or drive).
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The Ready Room
2626 White Oak DrA low key, low light cocktail bar with live jazz (a few nights a week) and attentive bar tenders who take pride in their creations. Nearby (bike or drive).
Set inside an old historical downtown building with very very tall ceilings and brick walls, you may think you are Paris while you sip on your cocktail.
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Hearsay Market Square
218 Travis StSet inside an old historical downtown building with very very tall ceilings and brick walls, you may think you are Paris while you sip on your cocktail.
Food Scene
Our favorite coffee shop, which serves Big Bend Coffee Roasters (our favorite coffee). We like to order their namesake, the "antidote", which is a red eye (drip coffee with a shot of espresso). Ask for the dark roast.
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Antidote
729 Studewood StOur favorite coffee shop, which serves Big Bend Coffee Roasters (our favorite coffee). We like to order their namesake, the "antidote", which is a red eye (drip coffee with a shot of espresso). Ask for the dark roast.
Just 3 stops on the Red Line (Preston stop). Their menu always changes, but you can always expect a good mix of organic meals, including Vegan and gluten free options, in an exquisite setting. The downtown location is only open until 8 PM.
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Local Foods Downtown
420 Main StJust 3 stops on the Red Line (Preston stop). Their menu always changes, but you can always expect a good mix of organic meals, including Vegan and gluten free options, in an exquisite setting. The downtown location is only open until 8 PM.
We love to bike to this location, as the bicycle highway goes right to it. Their menu always changes, but you can always expect a good mix of organic meals, including Vegan and gluten free options, in an exquisite setting. Open till 9 PM daily.
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Local Foods Heights
714 Yale StWe love to bike to this location, as the bicycle highway goes right to it. Their menu always changes, but you can always expect a good mix of organic meals, including Vegan and gluten free options, in an exquisite setting. Open till 9 PM daily.
The Kirby Lane of Houston...a staple diner in Houston that offers gigantic salads, burgers (including 5 different veggie burger options), breakfast, and their famous rainbow cake.
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Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StThe Kirby Lane of Houston...a staple diner in Houston that offers gigantic salads, burgers (including 5 different veggie burger options), breakfast, and their famous rainbow cake.
Best bagels in Central Houston, accessible by the bicycle highway.
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Golden Bagels & Coffee
3119 White Oak DrBest bagels in Central Houston, accessible by the bicycle highway.
Late night Vietnamese restaurant in Midtown. If it is late on a weekend, and you are hangry, you will not be the only one at Mai's. The Red Line gets you close.
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Mai's Restaurant
3403 Milam StLate night Vietnamese restaurant in Midtown. If it is late on a weekend, and you are hangry, you will not be the only one at Mai's. The Red Line gets you close.
We love Vietnamese food and this is one of our favorites. Nearby and well executed, modern and simple.
Local Pho
2313 Edwards StWe love Vietnamese food and this is one of our favorites. Nearby and well executed, modern and simple.
Yes, Houston had a Tacodeli. We go often. Nearby and friendly staff. The Freakin Vegan taco is delish!
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Tacodeli
1902 Washington AveYes, Houston had a Tacodeli. We go often. Nearby and friendly staff. The Freakin Vegan taco is delish!
$3.50 Banh Mi's. $6 Vermicelli Bowls. Vietnamese coffee. Delicious. Take the Red Line to McGowen.
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Les Givral's
2704 Milam St$3.50 Banh Mi's. $6 Vermicelli Bowls. Vietnamese coffee. Delicious. Take the Red Line to McGowen.
Revolving sushi sit and grab, and made to order future style conveyer belt food ordering process. The Red Line goes right to it. Exit Ensemble.
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
3510-A Main StRevolving sushi sit and grab, and made to order future style conveyer belt food ordering process. The Red Line goes right to it. Exit Ensemble.
Excellent Ramen, with Vegan options as well. Take the Red Line to McGowen and then walk.
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JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StExcellent Ramen, with Vegan options as well. Take the Red Line to McGowen and then walk.
Everything Else
Our Gym. They offer day passes if you don't have a membership. This is a brand new modern, 4 story glass building in Downtown with views of the city while you work out. Take the Red Line to Bell. They also have their own parking garage.
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Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA
808 Pease StOur Gym. They offer day passes if you don't have a membership. This is a brand new modern, 4 story glass building in Downtown with views of the city while you work out. Take the Red Line to Bell. They also have their own parking garage.
Parks & Nature
A large converted downtown parking lot that is now a thriving wetland and live oak lined urban park...an incredible showcase of how humans can prioritize nature and turn a parking lot into a lot of park. You can take the Red Line with a bit of walking at the end, or bike there (if so, ask us for the best bicycle route, as you can get there on protected bicycle paths).
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StA large converted downtown parking lot that is now a thriving wetland and live oak lined urban park...an incredible showcase of how humans can prioritize nature and turn a parking lot into a lot of park. You can take the Red Line with a bit of walking at the end, or bike there (if so, ask us for the best bicycle route, as you can get there on protected bicycle paths).
This is Houston's Central Park. It is a large, world class urban park with century old mature oak trees, water features, and foot paths. The Houston Zoo lives here too. The Red Line goes right to it.
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Parque Hermann
6001 Fannin StThis is Houston's Central Park. It is a large, world class urban park with century old mature oak trees, water features, and foot paths. The Houston Zoo lives here too. The Red Line goes right to it.
Arts & Culture
A world class art museum hosting both permanent and revolving exhibits. It is free on Thursdays (which is when we go). The Red Line goes right to it.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StA world class art museum hosting both permanent and revolving exhibits. It is free on Thursdays (which is when we go). The Red Line goes right to it.
Newly renovated modern art museum in the Montrose neighborhood.
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A Coleção Menil
1533 Sul Ross StNewly renovated modern art museum in the Montrose neighborhood.
Located in Hermann Park, this iconic outdoor amphitheater offers free performances to the public (plays, concerts, opera, ballet, and more). There is no catch. Check their schedule. The Red Line gets you there.
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Teatro ao ar livre Miller
6000 Hermann Park DrLocated in Hermann Park, this iconic outdoor amphitheater offers free performances to the public (plays, concerts, opera, ballet, and more). There is no catch. Check their schedule. The Red Line gets you there.