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.
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 art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals 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.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Rockets Basketball Game at Toyota Center
Top hotels in Central Southwest
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Everything was great love it
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Thoughtfully designed property with perks like complimentary shuttle to/from the hotel in 3 mile radius, proximity to great museums, and little amenities like chocolates or prosecco in the room for Valentine’s Day. :)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Not good enough
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Great Hospitality
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Excellent room and customer service.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Nice hotel. Small bathrooms and sq footage is strangely different depending on what side of the building the room is on. Onsite restaurant is limited - more suited for a quick bite not a meal. Valet parking overpriced considering there are 2 garages nearby. Self check in isn’t actually self check ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 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 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.
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, 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 Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum 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.
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.
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.
