Popular places to visit
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Minute Maid Park
Catch an event at Minute Maid Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed art scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention center in Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art 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.
Space Center Houston
Visit the heart of the American space industry in the control centre that put man on the moon.
Houston Zoo
With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.
Things to do
2-Hour Private Sightseeing Cart Tour of Houston and Galveston
Houston Heights eBike VIP Private Foodie Tour
Top hotels in River Oaks
![Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1157000/1156923/2701576c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Brookhollow](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2266/9ee11409_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 30, 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20200/20116/555244ce_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25000/24968/6ad32aff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![The Whitehall Houston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/693700/693655/3cd063c6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![Blossom Hotel Houston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58985900/58985846/38dd1e87_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks
![Memorial Park featuring landscape views, a pond and a memorial](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23532-Memorial-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
If you're spending some time in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou Park are top sights worth seeing.
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The Galleria
Travelers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by The Galleria and Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.
![Menil Collection which includes art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23619-Menil-Collection.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Montrose
Unique features of Montrose include the theaters and museums. Make a stop by Menil Collection or Buffalo Bayou Park while you're exploring the area.
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Greater Uptown
If you're spending some time in Greater Uptown, The Galleria and Williams Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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Midtown
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Midtown. Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston and Continental Club are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at McGowen Station or Ensemble/HCC Station to get around the larger area.
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Texas Medical Center
Restaurants, museums, and shopping highlight some notable features of Texas Medical Center. Make a stop by Houston Zoo or Hermann Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to get around town.