Visit First Colony
Popular places to visit
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
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.
Things to do
Ticket for Magic Show Theater in Houston
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in First Colony
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Staff was phenomenal. Shower in my room didn’t drain.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Can’t comment on breakfast but everything else was better than my expectations. The room was great.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Broken elevator was a slight frustration but overall, i liked the property.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Whitehall Houston
the staff was super nice especially the front desk. lobby stunning and the breakfast is amazing. you want be sorry paying for the breakfast voucher
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great hotel I would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great overall stay!!!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around First Colony
Westchase
Visitors highly recommend Westchase for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Oaks Village while you're in town.
Memorial
Memorial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Memorial City Mall or Town and Country Village.
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 Williams Tower.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, Uptown Park and The Galleria are top sights worth seeing.
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.
