Central Southwest Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Central Southwest
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Rude staff. Room in poor condition. Not enough towels no bath mat. Had to call down multiple times for the basics. Parking garage in bad condition and very expensive. Long walk to the hotel from the garage. Water everywhere. Long wait to eneter and exit the garage. Room service very slow. Arrives ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
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Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Had to wait an hour and a half after check in for our room to be ready
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Room was filthy, the front desk was nice but very disorganized.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Inattentive valet service, original room was not clean, very dirty shower area. Loud party going on a couple doors down. Food average. Solid front desk staff, friendly. Not worth the premium
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Southwest
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.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
Texas Medical Center
Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Museum District Station or Hermann Park/Rice U Station to see more of the city.
Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby
Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highland Village and Richmond Avenue while you're in town.
