Washington Ave./ Memorial Park Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Popular places to visit
Memorial Park
Houstonians come to Memorial Park for some serious exercise — indoor as well as outdoor.
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.
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.
Beer Can House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Beer Can House during your travels in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Top hotels in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
"Nice hotel but there are some room for improvements the carpet was torn by the threshold's, drywall repairs and the ac went out in our room they upgraded us same night with o issues but just a few updates would have this a great place. Mike at the front desk, the bartender can’t remember her name ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
"Always my favorite hotel in Houston"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"The location is great. Our floor was being painted but this didn’t interrupt the stay. My only issue is the air conditioner. It’s an old central AC system with 3 options: off, extremely loud, and very loud. It is also aimed directly at the bed. Barely slept. If you can “sleep through anything”, then ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Whitehall Houston
"great area staff was very friendly and nice"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Hotel is aesthetically pleasing and very clean. Free wash, average gym that provides water and cold towels but they charge $50 per night for parking, $100 per night for incidentals and $25 for a microwave as they do not come in the room. Valet provides exceptional service and staff is kind. However, ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
"Great Staff clean rooms"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
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.
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 Heights
Travellers enjoy Houston Heights for its coffee shops and live music. Consider checking out The Heights Theater while you're in 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, Houston Fire Museum 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.
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.
