Washington Ave./ Memorial Park Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Memorial Park
Houstonians come to Memorial Park for some serious exercise — indoor as well as outdoor.
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.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Buffalo Bayou Park is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's sunsets and monuments.
Glenwood Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Glenwood Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Beer Can House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Beer Can House during your travels in Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Enchanting Houston: A Romantic Urban Adventure
Houston: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern History Tour
Houston Highlights, Culture, Science and Art Tour
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Top hotels in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Heights I-10
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
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.
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Westheimer Rd while you're exploring the area.
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.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club and Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
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 Main Street Square Station.
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 Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.