The Villages Travel Guide
Houston
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Popular places to visit
Memorial City Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Memorial City Mall during your stay in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
CityCentre
During your visit to Houston, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at CityCentre. Discover the restaurants and entertainment venues in this romantic area.
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.
Town and Country Village
You can enjoy retail therapy at Town and Country Village during your stay in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Houstonian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Houstonian Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
First Congregational Church of Houston
First Congregational Church of Houston is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Discover Houston: A Self-Guided City Tour
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in The Villages
The Moran CITYCENTRE
"The service wasnt that good with the room service. we didnt get our room cleaned one day. and when we ask for water at night they said the big bottles are already locked up. the glasses that we use in the room , was only taken away, but never put new once."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area by IHG
"Overall the hotel was clean, the staff was courteous and the amenities ok but we had a room facing the highway and couldn't sleep. The staff offered ear plugs the second night and that helped somewhat. The location did provide easy access to major highways."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"The restaurants they are next to the gym. They was very dirty."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Kozy Houston North
"Room was clean… I didn’t like the fact that we were there for three days & they never came to our room until I complained about not having clean towels. And then I was asked to bring dirty towels to the front desk in order to get clean ones. That truly upset me because I don’t work there. The hot ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Wonderful, everything perfect"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Awesone"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in The Villages
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Downtown Aquarium to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
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.
Texas Medical Center
Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.
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 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.
