Research Forest 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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals 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.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Top hotels in Research Forest
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South
Good
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Kozy Houston North
Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental
Room was very clean
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Houston-North
Room had dirt on floor. Staff wasn’t very friendly. Fire alarm was tweaking. Overall satisfied.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Arprt
Room was clean and updated but bed was hard and walls are paper thin, you could hear when anyone around your room flushed the toilet or turned the faucet on. Front desk staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites The Woodlands, Trademark by Wyndham
We did have popcorn on the living room floor when we checked in. Very obvious. There was not rug to step out on when you got out of the shower, so we had to use a towel. Our room was close to I45 so we heard loud trucks and motorcycles all night long. Breakfast was OK, but it could improve. Room ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Research Forest
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.
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 Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
