Fourth Ward Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
Houston Police Officer Memorial
You can find out about the history of Houston with a trip to Houston Police Officer Memorial. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant 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 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.
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 Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Top hotels in Fourth Ward
Thompson Houston, by Hyatt
OMG! Let’s just say whenever I’m in Houston I only want to stay there. The hotel and rooms were beautiful! When I say clean, I mean they were clean! The staff was chef’s kiss and so were the views. My next stay I would love to book a suite! Don’t think about booking here, just do it!!!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Downtown Inn & Suites
Breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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
Room was clean, wish they could have explained the parking in more detail but it was a nice stay
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Nice staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fourth Ward
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Jesse H. Jones Hall to Houston City 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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Houston Center for Photography while you're exploring the area.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District 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 M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
