North Shore 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 North Shore
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Nice hotel but there are some room for improvements the carpet was torn by the threshold's, drywall repairs and the ac went out in our room they upgraded us same night with o issues but just a few updates would have this a great place. Mike at the front desk, the bartender can’t remember her name ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"Hotel is beautiful. Room was huge with balcony. Bathroom was clean and big too. Pool area is very attractive. Restaurant which we love provides good food and cocktails. Was nice stay. Thanks we are always love to stay in Zaza hotel."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"The location is great. Our floor was being painted but this didn’t interrupt the stay. My only issue is the air conditioner. It’s an old central AC system with 3 options: off, extremely loud, and very loud. It is also aimed directly at the bed. Barely slept. If you can “sleep through anything”, then ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"great area staff was very friendly and nice"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Hotel is aesthetically pleasing and very clean. Free wash, average gym that provides water and cold towels but they charge $50 per night for parking, $100 per night for incidentals and $25 for a microwave as they do not come in the room. Valet provides exceptional service and staff is kind. However, ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
"Great Staff clean rooms"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
Northeast Houston
While visiting Northeast Houston, you might make a stop by sights like Sheldon Lake State Park and Lake Houston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
