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
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in The Villages
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area by IHG
Newly renovated in a very central part of town
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Moran CITYCENTRE
This property is in a great location close to a lot of shopping and restaurants.It was clean and quiet.The rooms and outside of the hotel is modern.Nice bar and restaurant inside the hotel.Free parking connected to hotel!I would definitely stay here next time in Houston.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
EVERYTHING EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Houston CityCentre I-10 West
Great room and ideal location.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
This hotel was great
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Did not have room that I reserved - at check in and didn’t apologize. Hot and cold water in sink is reversed. They will not give you coffee pods at front desk - you must call from room and wait 3 hours. Housekeeping is not done ever if you don’t ask and they don’t tell you this at check in. Guest ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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.
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.
Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby
Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highland Village and Richmond Avenue while you're in town.
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.
