Like many major cities, Houston is defined by its neighborhoods. There are many Houston neighborhoods with which to get familiar. One popular area where you will find a fresh-faced crowd of people is the Washington Corridor. Here you will find an eclectic mix of luxurious lounges, wine bars and some of the most-loved restaurants in the city. This well-trafficked corridor is an ideal place to meet up with friends for a game or to start a fun night on the town. The strip which stretches east from Memorial Park to Downtown, recently experienced a resurgence, as dilapidated properties were torn down and replaced with townhouses, mixed-use developments and high-energy hot spots. After the sun goes down, catch a seat on The Wave—Houston’s first ‘jitney’ shuttle in more than 15 years. The taxi-bus concept enables riders to enjoy a fixed-route, fixed-rate shuttle within the Washington Avenue District, Midtown and the Heights.
Memorial Park is a 1502- acre city park that has something for everyone! Located on Memorial Drive and near I-10 & the 610 Loop. Memorial park received its name because much of the park is located on the grounds of a World War I military facility and it commemorates World War I soldiers. It's a great place to bring your family (or just yourself) to get away from the Houston hustle and bustle. Joggers, skaters, hikers & bikers enjoy the wooded trails filled with beauty and wildlife. If you're not into running, bring a picnic basket and enjoy a nice afternoon on the playgrounds where people watching is always fun and never ending. The park has facilities for baseball, sand volleyball, one of the city's premiere golf courses, fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool that on a hot summer day is a must to take advantage of! It is also home to the Houston Arboretum, which has daily tours and a great museum at the entrance of the facility. It's a great park filled with anything you'd ever want!
