North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
Space Center Houston
Visit the heart of the American space industry in the control centre that put man on the moon.
Activities
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
I was very disappointed in this Doubletree! The room had a musty smell and it desperately needs updating. The bathroom looked like it needed a deep cleaning. The bed was like sleeping on a brick. Don’t take a truck and try to park in the garage. The roof is so low it broke our antenna. We stayed ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Although I had booked a Standard Room, 1 queen bed, I was placed in a petite queen. I must congratulate Hotel Zsa Zsa in providing me with the smallest hotel room that I have ever occupied. That includes many hotel rooms in Italy which has notoriously small rooms. If you have the slightest problem ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Staff was amazing. Facility was great.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Excellent stay!!!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
I got there early waited 3 hours to check in and then at check in time was told my room wasn’t ready so I had to wait another 9 hours I was not checked into my room til almost 10:30 at night
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Great location, my room door didn’t close properly, it closed but it didn’t “seal” so I could all the noise from elevators. A/C super loud, bathtub handle were loose, empty soap container, Coffe machine broken with a used coffee pod inside. I won’t come back here
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
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.
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.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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.
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.
