Visit First Colony
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 lively festivals 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 art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Space Center Houston
This iconic “mission control” was immortalized for its role in the first moon landing.
Rice University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rice University during your travels in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Things to do
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston All Access Admission Ticket
Top hotels in First Colony
Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land
Great staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Staff was very friendly and front desk was very accommodating. Nice open and updated lobby with bar and tv area. Casual affordable dining is needed. Breakfast/restaurant was a bit pricey but appeared nice. Beds and pillows were comfortable (!) and towels were clean. Housekeeping did not stock the ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
It’s a nice hotel check-in was great super easy fast getting used to the key card to ride the elevator. Something new but I appreciate it. Additional securities is always good. Bed a little less to say the least it’s kind of like a hammock in the middle of the bed.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Room wasn’t vacuumed real well and there were bloody fingerprints on the bedroom wall near mirror and on bathroom door. Employees at desk were nice.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Whitehall Houston
Great friendly staff who went above and beyond to accommodate me. I arrived at the property at 1:00 pm and even though my check-in time was at 3:00, they offered to check me in 2 hours early without any hesitation. They knew I was running the Houston marathon on my return date and assured me that ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
New, clean
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Colony
Westchase
Visitors highly recommend Westchase for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Oaks Village while you're in town.
Memorial
Memorial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Memorial City Mall or Town and Country Village.
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.
Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Memorial City
While visiting Memorial City, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial City Mall and CityCentre.
Astrodome
While you're in Astrodome, take in top sights like NRG Stadium or NRG Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station or Smith Lands Station.
