Have you headed downtown for a game, dinner out, concert, or play lately? If so, you’ve surely noticed just how much the area has changed in recent years. From bars and restaurants to parks and residential high-rises—and much more—we have the down-low on this revamped, revitalized, verging-on-unrecognizable district.
How Downtown Houston Went from Barren to Bustling
Decades of building new parks, sports arenas, bars and restaurants has transformed downtown into a place where Houstonians actually want to live, work and play.
Get to Know Downtown’s Newest Parks and Buildings
Five of the coolest projects reshaping the neighborhood.
Where to Eat Downtown Right Now
Downtown is now a foodie paradise.
Where to Drink Downtown Right Now
Nine of our favorite, can't-lose bars, for whatever mood you're in.
This Handy, Dandy Map Guides You Through the Downtown Tunnels
Everything you wanted to know about the tunnels.
We Don’t Know What the New Downtown Park Will Be Called, But We’re Excited About It
Expect quite a bit of lounging room, covered and open seating, a B-Cycle Station and bike-repair area, a fenced-in dog run, and a casual café with indoor and outdoor seating.
What You Should Do Downtown This Summer
From festivals to theater to bingo in the park, here is this season’s downtown must-do list.
We Need to Save Sam Houston Park
Come on, H-Town. This is your history.
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