The Villages Travel Guide
Tourist 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
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city at this beautiful plant and wildlife sanctuary within Memorial Park.
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.
Houstonian Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Houstonian Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
First Congregational Church of Houston
First Congregational Church of Houston is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Our pick of the best The Villages Hotel Deals
The Moran CITYCENTRE
"Everything was perfect! Location, rooms, amenities and price!"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area by IHG
"Clean room. Staff was amazing."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
"Great"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Beautiful property. Wonderful staff. A private shuttle will carry you anywhere you need to go within three miles of the hotel. You can request to be dropped off at a certain entrance for MD Anderson. I would stay here again. The week days are most enjoyable here."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
"It was amazing and the staff was very courteous."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Kozy Houston North
"I liked it"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in The Villages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
