Washington Ave./ Memorial Park Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Popular places to visit
Memorial Park
Houstonians come to Memorial Park for some serious exercise — indoor as well as outdoor.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Buffalo Bayou Park is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's sunsets and monuments.
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.
Beer Can House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Beer Can House during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Love this hotel!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
We stayed here to attend some Astros games. It was great location for walking to and from the game. They don't have parking at the hotel itself besides vallet. They direct you to the parking garage across the street which charges $30 a day. There is a great place at the corner called The Fin which ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Whitehall Houston
Great hotel located downtown close to all west Dallas for easy access to midtown. Breakfast is delicious and the supper is great too with wonderful room service. The staff is warm and welcoming. The room was nice and clean and made a cozy one day stay.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Average
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Surprisingly average - with a few serious "low-lights". I sat for nearly 30 minutes waiting for a server to take a breakfast order yesterday. No water, no coffee, just waiting, while they walked around me. I had the worst pizza EVER at the bar - had to send it back. It was a mess of sodium and grease, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
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.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Houston Fire Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
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.
