Avalon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 lively festivals and great live music 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.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Avalon Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon
Westchase
Westchase is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westheimer Rd and Royal Oaks Village while in the area.
Memorial
Memorial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Memorial City Mall or Town and Country Village.
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.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Houston Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Houston Museum District. Top attractions like Houston Zoo and Children's Museum of Houston are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.