The Villages Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.
Houstonian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Houstonian Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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.
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
You can take time to visit Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary during your travels to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Official Houston City Tour
Top hotels in The Villages

The Moran CITYCENTRE
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area by IHG
The hotel room was very nice and clean. I liked this hotel more than others in same price range. There was a $75 nonrefundable fee for my 12 lb dog and that covered all three nights
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Very nice property and rooms were great. It was a good visit back to Houston and close to the Stadium to watch the Astros. Parking was the only thing that the information could have been more open getting the parking pass to leave and return from the property. Other than that snaffu our stay was ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Excelente opción.. Limpio, seguro y en el centro.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Whitehall Houston
My stay was pretty cool. Some rooms are smaller than others. They have double rooms with full size bed and no microwave in the rooms.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Large room, clean and modern feel. Breakfast buffet was very basic for the price.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Villages

Memorial
Memorial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Memorial City Mall or CityCentre.

Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Westchase
Visitors highly recommend Westchase for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Oaks Village while you're in town.

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.

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.
