Visit Central Southwest
Popular places to visit
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
NASA Johnson Space Center
After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Rice University
Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Central Southwest
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Staff was very nice and helpful very clean great stay was definitely the nicest hotel i’ve stayed in so far
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Wonderful experience great staff
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
my wife and i absolutely love the zaza. our dreams include staying at one for days on end and spending quality time with their incredible pillows.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Whitehall Houston
The staff was kind. The room was older but well kept
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
I love this hotel!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Martha at the front asked if we were here for a special occasion and when I let her know we were there for my fiance graduating as a petroleum engineer she sent a celebration bottle to our room with a personalized note, she was amazing!!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Southwest
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Astrodome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
Texas Medical Center
Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.
Southeast Houston
While you're in Southeast Houston, take in top sights like Houston Zoo or Houston Natural Science Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palm Center Transit Center or MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
Museum District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Museum District. Top attractions like Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Natural Science Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at M. D. Anderson Station or Museum District Station to see more of the city.
The Galleria
Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
South Central Houston
If you're spending time in South Central Houston, check out sights like Continental Club or Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elgin/Third Ward Station or TSU/UH Athletics District Station.
