The Villages Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
Memorial City Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Memorial City Mall during your stay in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
CityCentre
During your visit to Houston, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at CityCentre. Discover the restaurants and entertainment venues in this romantic area.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Set within Memorial Park, not far from downtown, this sanctuary for plants and wildlife offers an opportunity to escape the city.
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
If Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
Houstonian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Houstonian Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Town and Country Village
You can enjoy retail therapy at Town and Country Village during your stay in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
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
Houston Rockets Basketball Game at Toyota Center
Top hotels in The Villages
The Moran CITYCENTRE
Bartender David is great
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area by IHG
No shops or more importantly, restaurants nearby within walking distance. The in-house restaurant did serve delicious burgers! The staff there was excellent. Alaa was superb! Extremely accommodating. Otherwise this hotel was okay.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
Great staff
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
It was fast check in and friendly stuff.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
This was a good, hotel in a great district with some very nice amenities. The staff are lovely and the shuttle is fantastic. I didn’t use the pool or spa so can’t speak to this. The rooms are not as luxury boutique as I was expecting but they were certainly comfortable, just a bit in need of renovation- ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
The stay was good however I had to depart early due to a deaf in my family abd was able to contact Ezpedia for a refund afwr several attempts.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Villages
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.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
River Oaks
Gardens and monuments are just a few things travellers like about River Oaks. A stop by River Oaks Country Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
While visiting Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course and Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
