North Shore Travel Guide
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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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
If MD Anderson Cancer Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Top hotels in North Shore
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Everything was great. You have to pay for breakfast but I had a suite with a stove. So I pretty much made my own. The pool was nice. Bar was awesome. The air worked great. Also property parking not included
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
This was such a wonderful experience from the booking, checkin, ambiance, the staff, and the peaceful rest that I received. I will definitely share with friends and plan to return.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Clean room , coffee machine didn’t work , when I asked for in house breakfast I was told to call back 30 min later. No biggie. Beautiful property, lovely staff. Will come back if I’m that way again
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was super friendly and helpful and the valet drivers were so nice and accommodating. I loved that the hotel wasn’t in a super busy area or on a high traffic road. Clean room, entire hotel was immaculate. The gym was fully equipped with treads, bikes and weights. I loved the bar/lounge area. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Heritage Place Houston Brookhollow
Room was quiet and clean. Staff were pleasant. Nothing bad to say. Great price.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Great place to stay for work meetings. Close to where I need to be. Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Shore
East Downtown Houston
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about East Downtown Houston. Shell Energy Stadium and Giant Beatles Statues are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Leeland/Third Ward Station or EaDo/Stadium Station to get around the larger area.
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.
Greater Third Ward
If you're spending time in Greater Third Ward, check out sights like Barbara Jordan & Mickey Leland Archives or Fertitta Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
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 Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Children's Museum of Houston or Houston Natural Science Museum 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, Houston Fire Museum 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.
