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Memorial Park is located in Downtown Houston, an area widely regarded as walkable and family-friendly. Unique for its university setting, this locale has a number of tantalizing choices for dining, drinking, and sipping a cup of coffee. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Start by booking a hotel near Memorial Park, which is a great base for sightseeing in the greater Houston area.

More to see near Memorial Park

In addition to visiting Memorial Park, enjoy the other activities and attractions in Downtown Houston. There's plenty to do in the area, such as golfing, shopping, and running. Some top local attractions include the museums, theaters, and university.

Why not cheer with the crowd at Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, or Hofheinz Pavilion? You can take some time to enjoy the outdoors at Tranquility Park, Market Square Park, and Sam Houston Park. You won't be disappointed visiting other sights like The Shops at Houston Center, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, or Robertson Stadium.

You can buy tickets to live performances at Jesse H. Jones Hall, Alley Theater, and Hobby Center for Performing Arts. Attractions like Theater Under the Stars, Verizon Wireless Theater, and Wortham Center highlight the local culture. Houston JPMorgan Chase Tower, Christ Church Cathedral, and Bayou Place are some of the notable landmarks. Take a tour of campus around South Texas College of Law, University of Houston - Downtown, or University of St. Thomas.

Be sure to get some family photos at Downtown Aquarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, and Houston Zoo. Some of the most popular attractions in the area include University of Houston, Johnson Space Center - NASA, and Kemah Boardwalk. Sesquicentennial Park, House of Blues Houston, and Discovery Green are other top spots to see.

Getting to Memorial Park

Take a plane to Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby), located 9 miles (14.4 km) from Downtown Houston. It's the closest major airport to Memorial Park. Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental) is the next closest airport, 15.8 miles (25.4 km) away. If you want to take public transport, the closest metro station is Main Street Square Station. Preston Station and Bell Station are also nearby. You can get off at Houston Station if you decide to take the train.