Garden Oaks Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Garden Oaks
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
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.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Garden Oaks
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston NW Brookhollow
Yes but the heater didn't work
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
For the most part it was a great Stay
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Can’t comment on breakfast but everything else was better than my expectations. The room was great.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Room was clean, wish they could have explained the parking in more detail but it was a nice stay
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Nice staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Garden Oaks
North Houston
The breweries and churches make North Houston worth a stop. Make a stop by Independence Heights, and jump on the metro at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station to get around 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.
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 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.
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.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, Uptown Park and The Galleria are top sights worth seeing.
