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Place #1
Distance: 0.25mi , Attraction : Park (Recommended selfie spot).
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1001 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77010, USA
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Discovery Green Park
Alright folks, buckle up for a true Houston success story! On your left is Discovery Green, a 12-acre urban park that has completely transformed downtown. Not long ago, this very spot was nothing but parking lots and concrete. Then, in 2008, thanks to the vision of the Kinder Foundation and Houston First Corporation, it was reborn as the city’s vibrant “front yard.”

Discovery Green is all about energy and activity. There’s a lake where you can kayak or paddleboard, a stage that hosts free concerts and outdoor movies, playgrounds for kids, dog runs for four-legged friends, even a putting green. Seasonal public art keeps the park dynamic—think of striking installations like Leo Tanguma’s Mural of the Americas or Jean-Michel Othoniel’s colorful Synchronicity of Color.

But this park is more than just a pretty green space—it’s a catalyst. Its success sparked a wave of growth downtown, drawing new restaurants, residences, and cultural activity. Today, it hosts over 1,000 free events each year and stands as proof of what bold urban planning can achieve: turning asphalt into a living, breathing hub where Houstonians gather to play, relax, and celebrate.

  https://www.discoverygreen.com/
Place #2
Distance: 0.73mi , Attraction : Convention Center
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1703 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77010, USA
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George R. Brown Convention Center
Up ahead, prepare is the George R. Brown Convention Center, or simply the GRB, one of the true powerhouses of Houston’s convention and tourism industry.

Opened in 1987 and named after Houston businessman and philanthropist George R. Brown, the center debuted with a jaw-dropping 1.15 million square feet of space—enough room to fit seven NFL football fields inside. From day one, it placed Houston among the top destinations for large-scale conventions.

The GRB has only grown since. Expansions in 2003 and again in 2016 transformed it into the centerpiece of Avenida Houston, a pedestrian-friendly district linking the center with Discovery Green, Minute Maid Park, hotels, and great restaurants.

Its colorful glass façade is instantly recognizable, reflecting the Texas sky in bold, shifting hues. Inside, the GRB is a hive of activity, hosting everything from the massive Offshore Technology Conference to pop culture fan conventions. For many visitors, this is their very first taste of Houston hospitality.

The GRB isn’t just a convention center—it’s an economic engine, driving millions of dollars into the local economy, supporting thousands of jobs, and proving that in Houston, we do everything big.

  https://www.grbhouston.com/
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Discovery Green Park
Map Pin Place 2 George R. Brown Convention Center
Map Pin Place 3 Shell Energy Stadium
Map Pin Place 4 Minute Maid Park (Formerly Minute Maid Park)
Map Pin Place 5 Historic Market Square Park
Map Pin Place 6 Christ Church Cathedral
Map Pin Place 7 JPMorgan Chase Tower
Map Pin Place 8 Sam Houston Park
Map Pin Place 9 Houston City Hall
Map Pin Place 10 Tranquility Park
Map Pin Place 11 George H.W. Bush Monument
Map Pin Place 12 Buffalo Bayou Park
Map Pin Place 13 Magnolia Cemetery
Map Pin Place 14 Montrose Boulevard
Map Pin Place 15 Rothko Chapel
Map Pin Place 16 The Menil Collection
Map Pin Place 17 Contemporary Arts Museum Houston & Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Map Pin Place 18 Mecom Fountain
Map Pin Place 19 Welcome to Hermann Park
Map Pin Place 20 The Houston Zoo
Map Pin Place 21 Duck Pond, Hermann Park Conservancy & McGovern Centennial Gardens
Map Pin Place 22 Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool
Map Pin Place 23 Houston Museum of Natural Science & Sam Houston Statue
Map Pin Place 24 Holocaust Museum Houston
Map Pin Place 25 MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
Map Pin Place 26 Midtown Park
Map Pin Place 27 Houston Graffiti Building
Map Pin Place 28 The End… Or Is It?
Map Pin Place 29 The Galleria



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