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Hotels, halal food, prayer spaces, things to do, and itineraries in Houston.
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Must-see attractions in Houston
From headline landmarks and heritage icons to parks, waterfronts, and major museums, discover 11 standout sights to build into your time in the city.
Houston is located in the state of Texas and is a bustling city full of arts, entertainment, culture and interesting people. Celebrities from Houston include Beyonce Knowles, Clay Walker, and ZZ Top. It is home to the Houston Rockets and the historic Galveston neighborhood and has more than 500 cultural, visual and performing arts organizations and over 90 languages are spoken in the city. It is the fourth largest city in the United States.
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Halal restaurants in Houston
Houston’s food scene is part of the city experience. Choose from 30 restaurants and food districts with location notes and planning tips.
houstonAmericas
An upper-scale restaurant that serves food from South America, the Americas is decorated in a rain forest motif and is considered one of Houston’s best restaurants. One of the specialties here is the grilled tenderloin and the 'chileno' which is a broiled Chilean sea bass served with sweet corn and bread. A live band plays and it is open for both lunch and dinner.
houstonBrennan's of Houston
Offering courtyard view, Brennan’s specializes in Creole Cuisine, with a special emphasis on seafood and steaks. The decor is elegant and the service excellent. Specialties include rouxless and turtle soup. It is open for lunch and dinner and offers a special Sunday brunch. Reservations suggested but not required. However reservations are required to be seated at the chef's table.
houstonDel Frisco Steak House
Del Frisco specializes in American and Mexican cuisine, with a special emphasis on steaks. Open for dinner, closed on Sundays.
houstonMaxim's
Maxim’s specializes in continental and French cuisine. The atmosphere is enhanced by a piano bar and is characterized by an elegant feel. Semi-formal to formal dress is appropriate and reservations are suggested. Closed on Sundays.
houstonLe Cafe Royal
Le Café Royal is an upscale restaurant specializing in American cuisine. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and reservation are accepted but not required.
houston17
Located in the Alden-Houston Hotel, this restaurant is small yet comfortable and the service is excellent. Under the guidance of the current chef, Ryan Pera, the kitchen at 17 churns out mouth-watering dishes such as the Pan Roasted Chicken or Steak. But if you're willing to try something different, then go for the Ahi Tuna with Oxtail. Reservations are recommended.
Houston masjids and Muslim travel
Landmark masjids and prayer-aware notes for visitors planning salah, family movement, and halal-friendly days.
Where to stay in Houston
Choose where to stay by trip style, from landmark luxury and family bases to central, airport, and neighborhood-led stays.
houstonCrowne Plaza Hotel
Showcasing a comfortably modern atmosphere, the Crowne Plaza Hotel is located in the heart of the Houston business and medical district. Just minutes from the Bush Intercontinental Airport, the hotel is also less than ten minuets from some popular tourists attractions including: the downtown aquarium and zoo and the Toyota center. The hotel offers a tropical swimming pool, room service, wireless internet, fitness center, currency exchange, airport shuttle and business center. There are French/American cuisine and a total of 334 rooms.
houstonInn at The Ballpark Luxury Hotel
The Inn at the Ballpark Luxury Hotel is a baseball themed hotel characterized by American tradition. A mix of distinguished atmosphere and plush settings, the hotel offers a glass-enclosed atrium, fitness center, meeting facilities, safe deposit box, room service and restaurant on site. It is located in downtown Houston, across from Minute Maid Park.
houstonIntercontinetal Houston
A combination of cosmopolitan and Texas style, the Intercontinental Houston is a favorite among tourists and business travelers. Located near the Houston Galleria shopping center, the hotel offers complimentary newspapers, in room movies, pool, room service, safe deposit box, fitness center, golf course, hot tub, on site restaurant, complimentary breakfast and more. The intercontinental has a total of 485 rooms on 23 floors.
houstonSt. Regis Houston
Located near River Oaks and the Galleria, the St. Regis Houston is known for it’s exceptional care to guests. The hotel is just minutes from Memorial Park, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Fine Arts and Memorial Golf Course. The hotel offers butler service, outdoor pool, spa, 24-hour concierge desk, business center, afternoon tea service, complimentary transportation and valet parking service, fitness center, and steam/bath room.
houstonHotel Granduca
The Hotel Granduca is located in the Galleria area. It offers 123 rooms that include plasma HDTV, Italian restaurant, courtyard and pool, lounge and billiard room, internet access, room service, transportation within a 3 mile radius, fitness center and conference rooms. The Granduca is merely steps away from Uptown park shopping center.
History and today in Houston
Read the city today, its history, residents, culture, and character before planning your route.
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When To Go
In general, anytime is a good time to visit Houston, as festivals and events occur year-round. Aside from the summer months, the weather is mild and comfortable, allowing plenty of sightseeing.
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Fast Facts
Houston is the Fourth largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas.
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Exchange Rates
The currency used in Houston is the United States Dollar (USD).
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Public Holidays
New Year’s Day Jan 1: President’s Day Jan 21 Easter - March/April; Cesar Chavez - March 31: Memorial Day - Last Monday of May Independence Day - July 4 Labor Day - First Monday of September Columbus Day - Second Monday of October Veteran’s Day - November 11 Thanksgiving - Fourth Thursday of November Christmas Eve - December 24 Christmas Day - December 25 New Year’s Eve - December 31
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Annual Temperatures
January; High: 61 °F; Low: 39.7 °F February
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Houston's Residents
Houston is a very multicultural city with over 90 languages spoken and is home to many Asian immigrants. Chinese and Vietnamese people exist in huge numbers so much so that some parts of the city have streets signs named in Chinese and Vietnamese in addition to English! Houston has a 'Little India', a 'Little Saigon' and two 'Chinatowns'.
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Houston Today
Houston is located in the state of Texas and is a bustling city full of arts, entertainment, culture and interesting people. Celebrities from Houston include Beyonce Knowles, Clay Walker, and ZZ Top. It is home to the Houston Rockets and the historic Galveston neighborhood and has more than 500 cultural, visual and performing arts organizations and over 90 languages are spoken in the city. It is the fourth largest city in the United States.
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Shopping in Houston
Explore 17 shopping stops, from malls, markets, and book bazaars to fashion streets and souvenir finds.
houstonGalleria
The Galleria is one of the country’s largest malls that has stores such as Tiffany and Co., Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Burberry, Versace, and Cartier. The Galleria includes over 350 retailers and multiple restaurants. Address: 5085 Westheimer Rd.
houstonUptown Park
Noted as Houston’s European-style shopping center, Uptown Park has numerous upscale shops, spas, jewelry stores, florists, restaurants and coffee shops. Address: 1400 Post Oak Blvd, Houston
houstonMacy's
Located in Downtown, Macy's is a five-storey department store which sells a range of expensive apparel and perfumes.
houstonRiver Oaks Shopping Center
River Oaks Shopping Center has the honour of being called the oldest shopping center in Texas. Built in 1932, and consisting of white buildings with black detailing, this architectural jewel is home to many boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and the oldest movie theatre in the state of Texas.
houstonCentre at Post Oak
This center offers some of the most expensive and upscale shopping options. Great gifts can be found at Jefferey Stone and Lerant. Women in particular will find Tiras Handbags and Jewellery appealing, where Sarah Jessica Parker is reportedly a customer. Caruggi's is known to sell chic apparel and Jeans Couture as the name suggests, sells a range of high-end denim-wear.
Signature sights in Houston
A curated pick of the city's standout sights, led by the strongest editorial recommendations.
Festivals and events in Houston
Plan around 11 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
houstonChevron Houston Marathon
The Chevron Houston Marathon starts off and ends at the George R Brown Convention Center. Almost 6000 people participate in this marathon annually. Events include the 5K race, wheelchair race and the 'half-marathon'
houstonBayou City Art Festival
Held in March, the Bayou City Art festival occurs in Memorial park and boasts 300 artists and 19 artistic media, wine cafes, a creative zone for children, nearby restaurants, and on stage performances.
houstonHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo
: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the world’s largest livestock exhibition and the world’s largest rodeo event. It is held in Reliant Park and features bull riding, livestock judging, concerts, parades, 5k walk and run, carnival, trail rides, racing, barbecue and wine competition.
houstonArt Car Parade
Art Car Parade: Held in May, the Houston Car Parade is a celebration of creativity. It showcases the most decorated cars in Houston, with prizes given for the best in the show. Website: www.orangeshow.org/artcar.html
houstonHouston CaribFest
The CaribFest takes place over nine days during the summer. The carnival sees musicians, dancers and other entertainers making their way down the streets, much to the delight of the locals. Reggae, calypso and the Masquerade Parade are few of the many attractions one can expect during the CaribFest.
Houston tours and experiences
Heritage walks, food crawls, coastal trips, museum circuits, family days, and guided ideas for an easier day out.
houstonHouston Tunnel Walk and Rail Tour
Guided tour of downtown Houston, including: Pavilions, Discovery Green, One Park Place, shops at Houston Center, Tunnel System, and more.
houstonGhost Walk
Not for the faint at heart, Ghost Tours features true tales and urban legends during a night walking tour of Downtown Houston.
houstonSpace Center Houston
A five-hour visit to the Space Museum that includes a small lecture on the history of space travel, tours of space hardware, space labs, and the astronaut-training center. Pick up from hotel available.
houstonExtended City Tour
A tour of downtown Houston, the Waterwall, Williams Tower, San Jacinto Monument, USS Texas, lunch at the Galleria, and more.
houstonGalveston Island
A tour of the historic Galveston neighborhood.
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Houston travel guide sections
Focused sections for articles, directories, maps, and trip planning.
