Second Ward Travel Guide
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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

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 Second Ward

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The customer service of Michael. Very polite and courteous.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Fantastic all around
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was awesome
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great room
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Whitehall Houston
Staff were super friendly, and the check-in/check-out process was easy. Amenities were nice, and the cleanliness was great.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Good location, very fit for purpose. Room was
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Second Ward

East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.

Houston Convention District
If you're looking for things to see and do in Houston Convention District, ample dining options and great live music are highlights. You might also check out Kinder Lake while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Convention District Station to get around town.

Houston Central Business District
If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Downtown Transit Center Station.

Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Fertitta Center or TDECU Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.

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.

South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.

