Garden Oaks Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
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.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Color Factory Houston Ticket
Top hotels in Garden Oaks
Palace Inn Blue 290 W 43rd & Bingle Rd
Super clean, good staff, comfy beds, my only issue was too close to freeway and was loud.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
I was treated very poorly
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Although I had booked a Standard Room, 1 queen bed, I was placed in a petite queen. I must congratulate Hotel Zsa Zsa in providing me with the smallest hotel room that I have ever occupied. That includes many hotel rooms in Italy which has notoriously small rooms. If you have the slightest problem ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great and comfortable property. Very clean and kept up well. Liked the open seating area in the lobby. Very pleased and looking forward to future stays. I can see why it was highly recommended!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Clean but loud elevator
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Kozy Houston North
For not knowing much of Houston it was a great stay, good area, staff was helpful easy check in and check out, still waiting for deposit and its been 6 days so far
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garden Oaks
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.
Northside
While you're in Northside, take in top sights like The Heights Theater or White Oak Music Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station or Melbourne/North Lindale Station.
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.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, Uptown Park and The Galleria are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
