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 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
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
Bluestar Inn
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
The Whitehall Houston
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Hilton Americas-Houston
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
Northeast Houston
While visiting Northeast Houston, you might make a stop by sights like Sheldon Lake State Park and Houston Motorsports Park.
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.
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.
Midtown
Midtown is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Houston Zoo or Children's Museum of Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.