IN THE HEART OF HOUSTON, DOWNTOWN IS A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF ARTS, BUSINESS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, RESIDENCES AND RECREATION.
FOOD & DRINK From beer gardens and wine bars, to food halls and restaurants with five stars, sip and savor your way through the city. Scan the QR code to fuel your next adventure.
Filled with "hidden gem" moments, discover why #DowntownHouston is a neighborhood made just for you.
NEIGHBORHOODS Spanning over 300 blocks, Downtown has attractions to enrich any experience you seek. Discover three distinct districts contributing to Downtown's unique flavor. Each is a vibrant neighborhood.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Dating back to 1836, Houston's original town center is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Explore cozy bistros, coffee shops, bars, clubs and more. Perched on Downtown's northern edge, the city's most-storied neighborhood bustles with three food halls and inviting green spaces—including Market Square Park 8 and Allen's Landing 1 on Buffalo Bayou 2 .
HOUSTON THEATER DISTRICT
From high art to fun and frolic, nine worldclass performing arts organizations live here. The curtain rises on the Alley Theatre 15 , Jones Hall 19 , Wortham Theater Center 23 , the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 17 , and in the POST Houston 32 , the 713 Music Hall 24 . Only five U.S. cities boast permanent professional resident companies in each major discipline: ballet, opera, symphony, and theater.
AVENIDA HOUSTON
Stroll, stop and savor the sights and sounds of the George R. Brown (GRB) Convention Center 28 , Discovery Green park 3 , Hilton Americas-Houston and the Marriott Marquis. Events, festivals, and concerts bring the Avenida Houston 36 plaza, park and entertainment area to life, while the convention center and hotels are alway abuzz.
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART (OF THE CITY) IS Make Downtown your new home with a historic loft near the Ballpark or in a modern hi-rise just steps away from world-class theaters. With 23 miles of connected transit to nearby neighborhoods and access to over 250 bars and restaurants, join a community of almost 12K residents and become a true "Downtowner."