The Villages Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houstonian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Houstonian Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
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
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Top hotels in The Villages
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area by IHG
Staff had amazing costumer service
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
Really a nice experience. Beautiful grounds, stunning hotel, very clean and well appointed rooms. Staff wen out of their way to make you feel important / special. The amenities and access to an amazing pool area / club were a great bonus! Very quiet and relaxing. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Great stay
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean and nice customer service!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Compared to Memorial District, the Museum District was up to par in terms of the art & area. Will definitely stay here again if I am in the area.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Great staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Villages
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.
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.
