North Shore Travel Guide
Houston
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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 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.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium 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 North Shore
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Very nice room, great staff, excellent food & drink.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Kelvin chatted with me and upgraded our room because we were celebrating a late honeymoon!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
NOICE!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Excellent.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
Northeast Houston
While visiting Northeast Houston, you might make a stop by sights like Sheldon Lake State Park and Lake Houston.
Northside
While you're in Northside, take in top sights like The Heights Theater or Greenspoint Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station or Melbourne/North Lindale Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Jesse H. Jones Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
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 of the city at Bell Station or Main Street Square Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
