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.
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.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant 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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Central Southwest
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"Overall great hotel. Definitely will be staying here again. Shout out to the staff crew."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"The hotel and furnishings need to be upgraded. Various stains and paint issues within the room. The staff didn’t speak English and getting things like tissue and towels was a bit complicated. The suite didn’t have basic things like soap or dishwasher pods. The view was nice but it wasn’t worth the ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"Just what you need on a time out on the town, close proximity to everything"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Great stay. We will come back."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Grand Tuscany Hotel
"Nice Will visit again"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"Great"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Southwest
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, 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 Fertitta Center, 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 Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston 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 Color Factory Houston while you're in town.
The Galleria
Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.
