North Shore Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
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 theatre scene 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 entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
H- Town 3rd Ward Tour with 15ft Party Truck
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in North Shore
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The room was nice, comfy bed, great views
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast, and great service. The bathroom was not the best in my hotel room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Room was old and smelled
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
The room was clean. Expected a cleaner toilet bowl.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was great!!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
CQ bills itself as “only the things you need,” and that’s true. It’s minimalist but refined with a quality gym with treadmills, bikes, kettlebells, yoga mats, fixed equipment for weight lifting, and the space is kept cold. I had great workouts there. It’s downtown and walkable to anything in area ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
Northside
While you're in Northside, take in top sights like The Heights Theater or Greenspoint Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station or Melbourne/North Lindale Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Jesse H. Jones Hall to Houston City Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
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 Main Street Square Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Greater Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Greater Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
