Washington Ave./ Memorial Park Travel Guide
Houston
Visit Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Popular places to visit
Memorial Park
Houstonians come to Memorial Park for some serious exercise — indoor as well as outdoor.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Buffalo Bayou Park is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's sunsets and monuments.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Set within Memorial Park, not far from downtown, this sanctuary for plants and wildlife offers an opportunity to escape the city.
Beer Can House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Beer Can House during your travels in Houston. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in Houston. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston: Holocaust Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Houston: Children's Museum Houston Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Cleanliness
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Service was excellent
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Staff was very welcoming and nice! My experience was lovely and I enjoyed a great view of outside! Everything I needed I had there, very organized.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Bush IAH South
Very quiet
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Great staff! Only issue was the slow elevator
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Great staff extremely helpful. Would love to stay there again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.
Greater Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Greater Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
Houston Heights
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Daikin Park to Jesse H. Jones Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
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.
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.
