Guide to the Heights and Houston Central
Food scene
This place is the first place we went to when we first came to the Heights. It's a 1950s trendy diner with fresh options for breakfast and lunch. Really cool way to grab the vibe of the old Heights
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Lola
1102 Yale StThis place is the first place we went to when we first came to the Heights. It's a 1950s trendy diner with fresh options for breakfast and lunch. Really cool way to grab the vibe of the old Heights
Funky and laid back. The Heights is known as "Mini-Austin" and the "creek" restaurants really embraces that moniker. You don't feel like you are in a concrete jungle, you feel like you are in the heart of the hill country. Great drinks and bites!
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Onion Creek Coffee House, Bar and Lounge
3106 White Oak DrFunky and laid back. The Heights is known as "Mini-Austin" and the "creek" restaurants really embraces that moniker. You don't feel like you are in a concrete jungle, you feel like you are in the heart of the hill country. Great drinks and bites!
Got kids? Grab a bite at the trendy and fun Preslee's restaurant. You will be transported back to the 1950's where the king of rock and roll was the name of note! I like this place because it has everything for kids! Great patio that has a full playground and fun games and hammock chairs. We have some small kids and they absolutely love the chicken tenders and mini corndogs. ... oh and they love the full ice cream bar. I believe a lot of parents get rewarded with the full service alcohol bar :)
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Preslee's
1430 W 19th StGot kids? Grab a bite at the trendy and fun Preslee's restaurant. You will be transported back to the 1950's where the king of rock and roll was the name of note! I like this place because it has everything for kids! Great patio that has a full playground and fun games and hammock chairs. We have some small kids and they absolutely love the chicken tenders and mini corndogs. ... oh and they love the full ice cream bar. I believe a lot of parents get rewarded with the full service alcohol bar :)
Best Happy Hour spot!!! $3 craft beers before 6 during the week and best patio in the Heights
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Heights Bier Garten
1433 North Shepherd DriveBest Happy Hour spot!!! $3 craft beers before 6 during the week and best patio in the Heights
This is about as Heights as you can get. Patio bar with a beautiful and unique burger creation, fresh brew and great music and entertainment. This is a Heights staple and you will know that you have eaten like a local if you mention the Burger Joint.
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The Burger Joint Heights
2002 N Shepherd DrThis is about as Heights as you can get. Patio bar with a beautiful and unique burger creation, fresh brew and great music and entertainment. This is a Heights staple and you will know that you have eaten like a local if you mention the Burger Joint.
If you like hot chicken or chicken sandwiches in general, you HAVE TO try Micos! This place is redefining Houston Hot. Just remember, when it says medium that means hot and if it says hot, forget about it. If you are brave enough to even attempt an extra hot, you are a legend!
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Mico's Hot Chicken
1603 North Durham DriveIf you like hot chicken or chicken sandwiches in general, you HAVE TO try Micos! This place is redefining Houston Hot. Just remember, when it says medium that means hot and if it says hot, forget about it. If you are brave enough to even attempt an extra hot, you are a legend!
Sightseeing
A wonderful way to spend time seeing the little Heights area. Lots of families and walkers of all types enjoying the neighborhood by walking down the Heights trail. Stores and juice bars are around and it goes right to the White Oak Bayou. Take a look at the Bike Houston website for a nearby location to rent a bike and cruise the trail in style!
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Heights Hike and Bike Trail
Heights Hike and Bike TrailA wonderful way to spend time seeing the little Heights area. Lots of families and walkers of all types enjoying the neighborhood by walking down the Heights trail. Stores and juice bars are around and it goes right to the White Oak Bayou. Take a look at the Bike Houston website for a nearby location to rent a bike and cruise the trail in style!
Easily my favorite park and the most unique park. Killer views of the city and lots of open space. We like to go here and just people watch. The is so much life at this park.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveEasily my favorite park and the most unique park. Killer views of the city and lots of open space. We like to go here and just people watch. The is so much life at this park.
Kids Paradise! This is where we take our kids to tire them out. They have a ton of play equipment a full open field and splash pad and a lot of games that are really generous for a free amenity.
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Levy Park
3801 Eastside StKids Paradise! This is where we take our kids to tire them out. They have a ton of play equipment a full open field and splash pad and a lot of games that are really generous for a free amenity.
This zoo is HUGE! It's not as famous as Sydney's zoo or San Deigo's zoo, but i've been to both and Houston's Zoo is way underrated and rivals any of the top Zoos in the world
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThis zoo is HUGE! It's not as famous as Sydney's zoo or San Deigo's zoo, but i've been to both and Houston's Zoo is way underrated and rivals any of the top Zoos in the world
An EXTREMELY immersive experience for children of all ages. This is a world class museum in both size and variety. This is well worth the money for folks traveling with kids. Too much to see in one day.
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Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StAn EXTREMELY immersive experience for children of all ages. This is a world class museum in both size and variety. This is well worth the money for folks traveling with kids. Too much to see in one day.
This is really a neat experience that is up to the experience of Pikes Market in Seattle or Nashville Market. Houston Farmers Market has traditional Mexican fruits and vegetables for sales, plus unique spices, toys, plants and more. The vibe is authentic mexico, but with an upscape Heights touch that makes it really enjoyable. Feel free to come and experience this gem even if you don't speak spanish!
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Der Houstoner Bauernmarkt
2520 Airline DrThis is really a neat experience that is up to the experience of Pikes Market in Seattle or Nashville Market. Houston Farmers Market has traditional Mexican fruits and vegetables for sales, plus unique spices, toys, plants and more. The vibe is authentic mexico, but with an upscape Heights touch that makes it really enjoyable. Feel free to come and experience this gem even if you don't speak spanish!