Second Ward 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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals 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.
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: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Top hotels in Second Ward
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Great staff and convenient location"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"Room was a little small. But everything else was great."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"Clean and quiet just the way I like it"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"Some maintenance issues, but nothing major. Seems like it was once a nice hotel. The walk to the pool was a little weird. Mold in the shower. Housekeeping seems pressured to complete in a short period of time, they are very nice, but seem rushed. They provide soaps in bottles in the shower, that ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"The hotel was clean, and smelled good, the staff was great. My husband and I came for our one year anniversary and the front desk staff made it so we could check in early. I requested for a romantic package and they set the room up beautifully."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Grand Tuscany Hotel
"Parking is not free even though you reserve to stay. You have to $10 a night to stay parked at the hotel you already paid for. Breakfast isn’t complimentary and it’s pricey for what they serve. Better to outsource for breakfast. Also no fridge in the room and microwave is only in the lobby. But overall ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Second Ward
East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.
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 Downtown Transit Center Station.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
