South Main Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Activities

Picture 3 for Activity Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
The Official Houston City Tour

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

AU$138
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

AU$56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

AU$17
per adult
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
HOP ON- HOP OFF

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

AU$56
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
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Our pick of the best South Main Hotel Deals

Wyndham Houston at Reliant Park & Medical Center

Wyndham Houston at Reliant Park & Medical Center

3.5 out of 5
8686 Kirby Drive Houston TX
The price is AU$154 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$154
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,406 reviews)
"clean room , but outdated. the air Conditioner made too much noise."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Wyndham Houston at Reliant Park & Medical Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is AU$202 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$202
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,505 reviews)
"My initial room on the 26th floor had cockroaches, broken shower. I let the front desk know and the Manager Pinky went above and beyond to give me a new room and extra accommodations. If it weren’t for her I would have been very disappointed"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
The price is AU$459 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$459
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was great! Love the Za Za!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is AU$153 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$153
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,516 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St Houston TX
The price is AU$230 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$230
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Whitehall Houston
Hyatt Regency Houston West

Hyatt Regency Houston West

3.5 out of 5
13210 Katy Fwy Houston TX
The price is AU$155 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$155
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Regency Houston West
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Our guide on where to stay in South Main

Find the best South Main areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Toyota Center – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

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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.

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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.

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Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Rothko Chapel while you're exploring the area.

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Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

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 Main Travel Guide

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