Discovery Green is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

1. Discovery Green

9.1
1500 McKinney St (at Avenida de las Americas), Houston, TX
Park · 148 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: It features sculpted gardens, public art pieces, amphitheater, fenced dog runs, small lake, monthly farmers' market, free exercise classes, free Wi-Fi access, a concert and movie series, and more!

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: It features public art pieces, fenced dog runs, weekly farmers' market, free exercise classes, two restaurant concepts, free Wi-Fi access, a concert and movie series, and a children’s playground.

Social News NetworkSocial News Network: Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Discovery green is the place for you, your pets, your children, and whoever else! Tons of food, art, and music on any given day.

House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

2. House of Blues

9.3
1204 Caroline St (at Dallas St), Houston, TX
Music Venue · 97 tips and reviews

Davis L.Davis Leavelle: The Bronze Peacock room is beautiful. Check out the art and tip your bartenders.. Real chill spot see some tunes

Len ❤.Len ❤❤❤: Great artists at a great venue! A gusher of talent ... I rate it a 10!

Efrain I.Efrain Isturiz: Los conciertos son cómodos y más cercanos al artista, buen sonido.

JW Marriott Houston Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

3. JW Marriott Houston Downtown

8.5
806 Main St, Houston, TX
Hotel · 16 tips and reviews

Miriam G.Miriam Goldman: The decor is elegant and artful, and the gryphon theme is enchanting.

Sabrina H.Sabrina Haines: Everything is very artistic here, down to the little cookies at night. Art is everywhere here, just look around the hotel. They use many local artists.

Marwan M.Marwan Mz: I loved it .. very clean .. staff are friendly .. the execustive lounge is huge .. the gym is large ..

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

4. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

9.2
800 Bagby St (btwn Rusk St & Walker St), Houston, TX
Performing Arts Venue · 55 tips and reviews

BobbyBobby: An excellent venue for music, dance and other fine arts performances!

MKMK: Loved this show! If you haven't seen it, it is totally worth it!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: If you can’t get to Broadway, just wait and those big-budget musicals that you’re longing to see will end up here.

Texas Art Asylum is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

5. Texas Art Asylum

8.4
1719 Live Oak St Unit L, Houston, TX
Arts and Crafts Store · 3 tips and reviews

Michael Macedo M.Michael Macedo Meazell: Great art supply shopping for found objects, cleaner than dumpsters and you don't have to fight off rats

Veronica D.Veronica Diaz: Texas Art Asylum is the perfect place for the fun element's. Any items with out the green circle price tag are sold by weight, just keep that in mind if you decide to shop. Items sold as is no refunds

Veronica D.Veronica Diaz: Tons of rubber stamps, for the frugal shopper, if you don't mind search through their bins

Houston Grand Opera is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

6. Houston Grand Opera

8.7
510 Preston St, Houston, TX
Concert Hall · 10 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Arts Commuity Outreach.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app.

Sue S.Sue Shirley-Howard: Any HGO opera is worth watching.

FatimaFatima: Looking for the real O.G. (opera ghost)

Hardy Street Studios is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

7. Hardy Street Studios

7.3
902 Hardy St, Houston, TX
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

M H D.M H Draper: Open Studios, 3rd Saturday of each month. Buy some art, y'all.

Heather G.Heather Gordy: On the 3rd Saturday of each month, Hardy & Nance Studios has open art studios from 5-9pm, along with a gallery show. Everything from painters and photographers to potters and jewelry makers.

Heather G.Heather Gordy: Open Studios on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 5-9pm. There is usually a gallery show during open studios as well. Everything from painters and potters to photographers and jewelry makers.

Warehouse Live is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

8. Warehouse Live

7.9
813 St Emanuel St (Rusk St), Houston, TX
Music Venue · 62 tips and reviews

Dy L.Dy Licata: #music #performances #people #artists #art & #nightlife #fun ✨🌙

Stephanie Y C.Stephanie Y Cavazos: Saw some of my first shows here growing up, its a smaller space which is great for a more intimate experience

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Club for Out-of-Town Acts: Great to begin or end your night, w/a wine bar across the street and Lucky's Pub next door for grub going until right before last call.

Alley Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

9. Alley Theatre

9.2
615 Texas St (btw Louisiana and Smith), Houston, TX
Theater · 23 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex S.: Excellent acting and production of the all-time classic - "Death of a Salesman". Strongly recommended.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: When booking your tickets, seek out the Talkback performances. It's an opportunity to meet the cast and ask questions after the show.

Rachel V.Rachel Vacek: Greatest theatre in town. A Christmas Carol: A ghost story of Christmas is the best version I've ever seen. Highly recommended!

Wortham Theater Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

10. Wortham Theater Center

9.3
501 Texas St (Smith Street), Houston, TX
Theater · 30 tips and reviews

Jonelle H.Jonelle Hart-Ellis: Second level seats are the best. You can see the orchestra and the stage.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Its two venues together comprise over 3,500 seats and was funded completely by private donations to the tune of $66 million.

XtineXtine: Really nice venue, great times to be had here. Parking underground for $7 is easy but beware it may take awhile to exit after the show lets out.

Last Concert Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

11. Last Concert Cafe

8.3
1403 Nance St (btw McKee & William), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Louise S.Louise Schlachter: Has become a venue for local musicians performing original songs. This eclectic Tex-Mex Cafe is a favorite haunt for local artists and the occasional celebrity.

NicoleNicole: The food, the drinks, the service and the environment is amazing. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and the live music is fantastic

Houston PressHouston Press: Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-7pm

Presidents Heads/Charle's Chaplin Statue is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

12. Presidents Heads/Charle's Chaplin Statue

7.7
2300 Nance St (West), Houston, TX
Street Art · 3 tips and reviews

Bird B.Bird Brain: This place is great and mysterious, I wish you could meet the artist.

BobbyBobby: I love this statue - it's a bit hidden in the midst of DTH but worth finding & seeing!

MM: Great place to take pictures

Cafe TH is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

13. Cafe TH

8.5
2108 Pease St, Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Adam F.Adam Feldman: The spring rolls are amazing, esp. the house peanut sauce. The owner Minh loves chatting & will learn your name. A variety of clientele in the best way - students, professionals, firefighters, artists

Frank C.Frank Caruso: Musts. 1. Seafood pho 2. Banh mi Thit pork 3. Dinners on Thursday and Friday ..... Minh is the best

Houston PressHouston Press: 2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Vietnamese.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app.

GreenStreet is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

14. GreenStreet

7.8
1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX
Shopping Mall · 15 tips and reviews

GreenStreetGreenStreet: Join us June 3-6 for our GreenStreet Graffiti event! Various artists will be painting our walls leading up to our party on June 6. Learn more at www.greenstreetdowntown.com Read more.

Social S.Social Sully: Looking for somewhere to go in downtown Houston? Great venue with multiple restaurants, a bowling alley/bar and some great shopping. Read more.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: There is great al fresco dining and window shopping in a central courtyard plus loft office space on the mid-block between Fannin and San Jacinto Streets.

Houston Via Colori is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Downtown Houston, Houston.

15. Houston Via Colori

7.9
1100 Bagby St (Allen Parkway), Houston, TX
Arts and Entertainment · No tips or reviews