Discover where to go and what to eat around Main Street Theater of Houston
Founded in 1975, Main Street Theater produces professional, engaging, literary plays for audiences of all ages. With innovative, compelling productions, the intimate playhouse has introduced more than a million children to the thrill of live performance. The theater challenges its audience to think and its artists to grow.
Main Street Theater
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
(713) 524-6706
Top 5 nearby restaurants
Sixty Vines
Inspired by California Wine Country, Sixty Vines is cultivating a new attitude about wine culture. The New American restaurant prepares fresh, seasonal cuisine and serves each dish with a perfectly complementary wine selection.
Sixty Vines
2540 University Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
(281) 800-8808
Cyclone Anaya’s
Houston’s original Tex-Mex familia since 1966, Cyclone Anaya’s is a favorite destination for the best margaritas in town. With scratch-made enchiladas and tamales, tender and flavorful fajitas, and more delights, the restaurant has helped define a world-famous regional cuisine.
Cyclone Anaya’s
5214 Morningside Drive
Houston, TX 77005
https://www.cycloneanaya.com/locations/rice-village
(713) 523-3600
Zoës Kitchen
Known for its fresh-made Mediterranean cuisine, Zoës Kitchen offers classics like spinach feta rollups and kabobs, as well as brand new items like avocado lentil salad and modern Greek salad. The restaurant embraces simple food made from natural ingredients and a core belief that food should be shared with friends and family around the table.
Zoës Kitchen
5215 Kelvin Drive
Houston, TX 77005
https://zoeskitchen.com/locations/store/tx/rice-village
(713) 528-2464
Hungry’s
Celebrating 45 years in the community, the family-friendly restaurant offers healthy comfort food in a modern environment. Hungry’s is a contemporary neighborhood gathering spot that features an exclusive light bites menu, including wood-fired pizza, handcrafted cocktails, brunch favorites, and vegan and gluten-free options.
Hungry’s
2356 Rice Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
https://hungryscafe.com/locations/rice-village
(713) 523-8652
Café Rabelais
A French cafe in the heart of Houston, Café Rabelais serves casual French cuisine and offers wines from every region of France. The bistro is known for its top-notch service, extensive wine list, and classic French dishes.
Café Rabelais
2442 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 520-8841
Top 5 nearby attractions
Houston Museum of African American Culture
HMAAC is a cultural portal through which people share and converge histories and contemporary experiences that acknowledge and expand the African American experience. The nonprofit organization invites visitors of every race and background and inspires children of all ages through discovery-driven learning.
Houston Museum of African American Culture
4807 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 526-1015
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre nonprofit urban sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to people of all ages and is a haven for native plants and animals.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 681-8433
XD Ride Adventure
XD Ride brings the thrill of a roller coaster and the 7D interactive simulation of a video game right up to you to create an exhilarating virtual reality experience for the whole family. State-of-the-art theatre combines stunning visual effects and sound technology, while creating the sensations of falling, jumping, and crashing in one exciting ride.
XD Ride Adventure - Houston Galleria
5085 Westheimer Road
Kiosk KL 26 (Next to Ice Skating Rink entrance)
Houston, TX 77056
(832) 516-0553
Hermann Park
Thanks to the support of generous donors and a partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Hermann Park Conservancy can be dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of the park for generations to come. The park itself features an 18-hole golf course, a lush Japanese Garden, the Houston Zoo, the Kipp Aquarium, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the McGovern Centennial Gardens, picnic areas, walking paths, and lakeside recreation.
Hermann Park Conservancy
6001 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
(832) 395-7100
Beer Can House
In 1968, John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad, began creating unique landscaping features on his property with thousands of marbles, rocks, and metal pieces. Next, he began siding his house with aluminum beer cans. Over the next 18 years, he adorned his house with approximately 50,000 cans in a monument to recycling. Guided tours of this large folk art installation are available year-round.
Beer Can House
222 Malone Street
Houston, TX 77007
https://www.orangeshow.org/visit-beer-can-house
(713) 926-6368
Top 5 places to stay nearby
Hotel ZaZa Museum District
Situated in the heart of the vibrant museum district and the thriving downtown central business district, Hotel ZaZa Houston is an unexpected feast for the senses.
Hotel ZaZa Museum District
5701 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
https://www.hotelzaza.com/houston
(713) 526-1991
Modern B & B
Modern Bed and Breakfast is centrally located within Houston’s 610 loop and close to hotspots for business and pleasure.
Modern B & B
4003 Hazard Street
Houston, TX 77098
(832) 279-6367
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston
Found at the center of Houston’s Greenway Plaza, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Houston’s free shuttle covers a three-mile radius. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, heated outdoor pool, and a warm DoubleTree cookie on arrival.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
6 E Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX 77046
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hougwdt-doubletree-houston-greenway-plaza
(713) 629-1200
InterContinental Hotel Medical Center Houston
Revel in modern design paired with unrivaled hospitality in the heart of Houston, InterContinental Hotel Medical Center Houston is adjacent to the world’s largest medical center and provides easy access to the city’s top attractions.
InterContinental Hotel Medical Center Houston
6750 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/houston/houit/hoteldetail
(713) 422-2779
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria
Authentic and inspiring, JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria provides an enriching experience. The Uptown Houston hotel is situated across from the city’s premier mall and is within easy reach of other area attractions.
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria
5150 Westheimer Road
Houston TX 77056
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houjw-jw-marriott-houston-by-the-galleria
(713) 961-1500
ALSO: Less than an hour outside the city center is the Black Cowboy Museum. See our feature on this fascinating museum honoring forgotten figures in African American history.
