Garden Oaks Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Garden Oaks
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 great live music and lively festivals 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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Rice University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Garden Oaks
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Perfect as always!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Great stay. Clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
The property was wonderful, but the staff was Exemplary. I spent about 10-12 days here on different reservations and Seymour, at the front desk, was very helpful and attentive to all of my needs. Thank you Seymour!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Clean & nice
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was amazing at this hotel! Staff super friendly and helpful the place was very clean and the beds super comfy! Loved the location too
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great location.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garden Oaks
North Houston
The breweries and churches make North Houston worth a stop. Make a stop by Independence Heights, and jump on the metro at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station to get around the area.
Houston Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
Greater Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Greater Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
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.
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.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, Houston Country Club and The Galleria are top sights worth seeing.
