Things to Do in Houston

There is never a shortage of things to do in downtown Houston! Here is a sampling of the many attractions, activities and tourist highlights to help you make the most of your stay at the Inn at the Ballpark. Our concierge would be happy to assist you in planning your visit to any of these exciting attractions.

Inn at the Ballpark offers complimentary scheduled transportation within the Greater Houston Downtown area. Houston’s Downtown Light Rail System located just 4 blocks from the Inn at the Ballpark offers easy access from downtown to the Museum District, Reliant Park and Medical Center areas.

CULTURAL

Theater District
Eight world-class performing arts organizations that cover a 17-block area providing theater, dance, opera and symphony. Second only to New York City in number of theater seats.

Museum District
Right outside of Downtown, accessible via the Light Rail System, you will find the Houston Natural Science Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Houston Children’s Museum, The Menil Collection, Buffalo Soldiers Museum, Contemporary Arts Museum and much more.

Festivals
More than 100 annual festivals and outdoor events in downtown Houston include the Art Car Parade, Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Bayou City Arts Festival, Houston International Festival, HP Marathon, International Quilt Festival, Freedom Over Texas Festival, Houston Cinema & Media Arts Festival, Chevron Houston Marathon and many others!

ENTERTAINMENT

Verizon Wireless Theater
National touring musical acts

Toyota Center
Professional basketball, hockey, concerts and national touring musical acts

Angelika Film Center

Downtown Aquarium

Vic & Anthony’s

Brenner’s on the Bayou

Cadillac Bar

PARKS & RECREATION

Discovery Green Park
Located three blocks from the hotel is a 12-acre park and green space for events, festivals, recreation, dining and live entertainment. Complete with jogging trails, sun bathing, a lake, Wi-Fi access, restaurants and activities such as the weekly Farmer’s Market providing organic produce from local farms.

Houston YMCA
Offering an indoor pool, state-of-the-art workout facility, roof-top jogging track, massage therapist, racquetball, handball, squash, yoga & aerobic classes, spinning, basketball, golf & boxing practice areas and a café. Certified Fitness instructors and lockers available.

Memorial Park
Extensive jogging & bike trails, sports fields, golf course, nature trails.

SHOPPING

Houston Center
Three levels of retail shopping, 15 restaurants, sit down & fast food.

Houston Pavilions / GreenStreet
New retail and entertainment complex covering three blocks with retail shops and restaurants.

Downtown Houston Tunnel System
Seven-mile underground tunnel offers a wide variety of dining, shopping and retail services.