North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Shore
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 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.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
University of Houston
Walk around the campus of University of Houston, a top university in Houston. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Activities
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center
Trill On Wheels (Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour in 3rd Ward Houston)
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
Candlewood Suites Houston I-10 East by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Nice stay
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
I enjoyed my stay at the Club Quarters Hotel! I was also appreciative of the nominal fee for my sweet upgrade from Expedia. However,Disappointing was the overnight parking rate! It was double that of what was quoted by Expedia! Of course this put stress on my budget! Other than that, it was a good ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Nice room- thought it would be fancier. The bathrooms were really nice! When we got back from out event there was a charcuterie board waiting for us. Loved that suprise!!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
We had a perfect time for our parents weekend visiting our son at college!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
VERY GOOD PLACE TO STAY.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
Northside
While you're in Northside, take in top sights like The Heights Theater or Greenspoint Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Northline Transit Center/HCC Station or Melbourne/North Lindale Station.
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.
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 Main Street Square Station.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like TDECU Stadium or Eldorado Ballroom and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Continental Club 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.
