![]() You can enter the tunnels from street level stairs or elevators inside the buildings that are connected by tunnels. The tunnels contain food courts, gift shops, banks, copy centers and more and are mostly located in the basement part of office buildings. These tunnels are usually open to the public from 6:00am – 6:00pm on weekdays. Under Downtown Houston there is a 7 mile, climate controlled, system of tunnels linking office buildings, hotels, banks, restaurants, retail stores and the Theater District. Right along the train tracks is a lot of public art! 5. but it's fun to see where Houston started! 4. This site became Houston’s first port and is now a Downtown park. It was here in 1836 that August Chapman and John Kirby Allen claimed Houston. Oh, and it’s rumored that this building is haunted by a friendly violin playing ghost. Now it is home of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center and the most beautiful children’s reading room that includes the original furniture, and many of the original books, from 1926. The Julia Ideson building was the central library until it was replaced by the larger library next door in 1976. Due to the Great Depression, this vision was not realized and the other buildings were built in the modern style of the 1930s. It opened in 1926 as the Houston Central Library and it was to be the centerpiece of a 5 building civic center. Right next to City Hall is the Spanish revival style Julia Ideson Library. Take some pictures, swing and head to the next spot! 2. For a small fee, you can visit the Heritage Society next door. You can tour the park and take an audio tour of the historic houses (via cell phone) for free. It is located just behind City Hall in Downtown and is a huge piece of green space in the middle of skyscrapers. Sam Houston Park is Houston’s oldest park. See how to do it HERE! Our favorite things to do in Downtown Houston 1. You can bike (or walk) along Buffalo Bayou and pop right up into Downtown Houston. One more option is to park over at Sabine Street bridge at the Buffalo Bayou Cistern. so if you don't want to walk, consider street parking for $2 at each stop. Our favorite activities are spread out over about 10 city blocks. Paid lots are usually good all day for around $10 (but vary greatly. Street parking is limited to 3 hours and is about $2/hour (and free after 6:00pm and on Sundays). Parking in Downtown Houston is available with metered street parking or paid lots. (Always check the signs and hide your valuables before you leave your car!) Take the red line to Main Street Square and you will in the middle of Downtown!įor a quick overview of how to use METRORail, go HERE! ![]() but Hermann Park/Museum District has all day lots. and it's the honor system (with spot checks). You buy tickets with cash or credit at the stations. METRORail is $1.25 for anyone older than 5 years old. and just have to decide if we want to deal with parking or if we want to deal with hot tired kids!) so you can drive and park as well! (We do both. My preference is to take METRORail and walk. Our favorite things to do in Downtown Houston.If you have more favorites, let us know! Jump to: Here are some of our favorite things to do in Downtown Houston. Urban Houston exploring is our very favorite thing to do. Looking for what to do in Downtown Houston?
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