DwellHTX Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants in Houston
This is the best steakhouse in town in our opinion! It is wonderful...if you're in town to celebrate, please book a reservation here! We love the spicy shrimp appetizer with the filet mignon and brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes as sides. Lobster mac n' cheese is also great.
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Steak 48
4444 Westheimer RdThis is the best steakhouse in town in our opinion! It is wonderful...if you're in town to celebrate, please book a reservation here! We love the spicy shrimp appetizer with the filet mignon and brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes as sides. Lobster mac n' cheese is also great.
If you're on a diet, break it! And eat at The Breakfast Klub while you are in town! We like the chicken and waffles or the catfish and grits but we've never had a bad meal here!
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StIf you're on a diet, break it! And eat at The Breakfast Klub while you are in town! We like the chicken and waffles or the catfish and grits but we've never had a bad meal here!
This charming bakery has great coffee, pastries and food items. It's a cozy place to chill and people watch on Westheimer if you sit on the patio. The location downtown is also nice, but we prefer this original spot in Montrose.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdThis charming bakery has great coffee, pastries and food items. It's a cozy place to chill and people watch on Westheimer if you sit on the patio. The location downtown is also nice, but we prefer this original spot in Montrose.
ChòpnBlọk
Food is amazing. We love the trad bowl and the hibiscus lemonade.
Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveGreat coffee and pastries. Love the almond croissants!
This is a casual place with great healthy options and is close to DwellHTX with a quick drive or bike over. We love the shrimp tacos, salmon salad, pizzas and tres leches cake.
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bellagreen
748 E 11th StThis is a casual place with great healthy options and is close to DwellHTX with a quick drive or bike over. We love the shrimp tacos, salmon salad, pizzas and tres leches cake.
This is a Houston stable for tasty yet healthy options. We love the vegan taco salad and crunchy chicken sandwich but all of their food is delicious.
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Local Foods Heights
714 Yale StThis is a Houston stable for tasty yet healthy options. We love the vegan taco salad and crunchy chicken sandwich but all of their food is delicious.
We love MKT Bar for a casual weekend brunch spot in downtown close to Discovery Green. It makes a great brunch and outdoor/Park outing. Try the chicken and waffles.
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MKT Bar
1001 Austin StWe love MKT Bar for a casual weekend brunch spot in downtown close to Discovery Green. It makes a great brunch and outdoor/Park outing. Try the chicken and waffles.
GET THE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES. They aren't always listed on the menu but you can order it anyway. This is our go to breakfast place. There is often a line/wait so plan for that or try going on a weekday when its less busy.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdGET THE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES. They aren't always listed on the menu but you can order it anyway. This is our go to breakfast place. There is often a line/wait so plan for that or try going on a weekday when its less busy.
Brass Tacks
612 Live Oak StGreat place for coffee with casual food and all day breakfast items.
A Houston staple! We recommend this for weekend brunch, dinner or lunch. For dinner, the lemon butter salmon and the seafood stuffed poblano pepper are our favorites!
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Grace's
3111 Kirby DrA Houston staple! We recommend this for weekend brunch, dinner or lunch. For dinner, the lemon butter salmon and the seafood stuffed poblano pepper are our favorites!
Koffeteria
Great coffee spot with yummy pastries. We like to sit outside on the patio!
Turkey Leg Hut
4830 Almeda RoadAmazing vibes... Amazing food!
A Houston Heights neighborhood restaurant serving rustic Italian cuisine with a gulf coast twist, dictated by their own backyard garden.
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Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrA Houston Heights neighborhood restaurant serving rustic Italian cuisine with a gulf coast twist, dictated by their own backyard garden.
Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrThe best sushi spot in Houston.
In the 1st Ward Neighborhood
This list gives you some neighborhood highlights walkable from DwellHTX!
You can access the bike trail around the corner from DwellHTX at Hickory and Spring Street. There are two nearby bike share stations: one is at Woodland Park and the other is along the bike path if you take it toward downtown.
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Buffalo Bayou Bike Trail
Buffalo Bayou Bike TrailYou can access the bike trail around the corner from DwellHTX at Hickory and Spring Street. There are two nearby bike share stations: one is at Woodland Park and the other is along the bike path if you take it toward downtown.
Great place for art galleries and events, restaurants, breweries, entertainment venues, fitness center, etc. Check the Sawyer Yards websites for a list of properties: https://www.sawyeryards.com/map-and-directory/business
Sawyer Yards is a creative community thriving in the heart of Houston’s historic First Ward and Arts District Houston, surrounded by an active rail yard where 20+ trains change the landscape each day.
Against this backdrop, industrial warehouses transformed into built- for-purpose studios are now home to one of the largest working artist communities in the country. This exceptional art community is complemented by creative businesses, public galleries, unique dining and entertainment venues— all brought to life through an active schedule of special events.
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The Silos at Sawyer Yards
1502 Sawyer StGreat place for art galleries and events, restaurants, breweries, entertainment venues, fitness center, etc. Check the Sawyer Yards websites for a list of properties: https://www.sawyeryards.com/map-and-directory/business
Sawyer Yards is a creative community thriving in the heart of Houston’s historic First Ward and Arts District Houston, surrounded by an active rail yard where 20+ trains change the landscape each day.
Against this backdrop, industrial warehouses transformed into built- for-purpose studios are now home to one of the largest working artist communities in the country. This exceptional art community is complemented by creative businesses, public galleries, unique dining and entertainment venues— all brought to life through an active schedule of special events.
This indoor/outdoor beer garden is located right around the corner from DwellHTX - Less than a three minute walk.
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Spring Street Beer and Wine Garden
1920 Houston AveThis indoor/outdoor beer garden is located right around the corner from DwellHTX - Less than a three minute walk.
If you love boiled seafood, this is a great option. Get the KITCHEN SINK seasoning.
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Shell Shack
2412 Washington AveIf you love boiled seafood, this is a great option. Get the KITCHEN SINK seasoning.
This is a great close by date night, occasion or foodie restaurant to try!
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveThis is a great close by date night, occasion or foodie restaurant to try!
This park is within walking distance of DwellHTX and has a tennis court, basketball court, small playground and picnic tables.
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Woodland Park
212 Parkview StThis park is within walking distance of DwellHTX and has a tennis court, basketball court, small playground and picnic tables.
Target is walkable from DwellHTX (1 mile) for any grocery/essential items you need. To get there, you just take Shearn Street across Houston Ave and keep going until you run into it.
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Target
2580 Shearn StTarget is walkable from DwellHTX (1 mile) for any grocery/essential items you need. To get there, you just take Shearn Street across Houston Ave and keep going until you run into it.
Downtown Houston Must-Do and Must-See's
Discovery Green is a 12-acre urban park featuring plenty of green space, a lake for kayaking, splash pad, concert theater, restaurant, vendors, playground and more. It often hosts free events.
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ดิสคัฟเวอร์รี่กรีน
1500 McKinney StDiscovery Green is a 12-acre urban park featuring plenty of green space, a lake for kayaking, splash pad, concert theater, restaurant, vendors, playground and more. It often hosts free events.
This is a great dining hall converted from a former post-office. Try ChòpnBlọk! The food is amazing. Also, visit the rooftop for an amazing view of downtown.
POST Market (Food Hall)
This is a great dining hall converted from a former post-office. Try ChòpnBlọk! The food is amazing. Also, visit the rooftop for an amazing view of downtown.
Why not take in a little culture at Theater District Houston. The area is chock full of award-winning theaters including the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Alley Theatre and Wortham Theater. Plus, many of these theaters are close to the Buffalo Bayou Cistern, an underground chamber that now houses art and a dazzling light show.
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Theater District
Why not take in a little culture at Theater District Houston. The area is chock full of award-winning theaters including the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Alley Theatre and Wortham Theater. Plus, many of these theaters are close to the Buffalo Bayou Cistern, an underground chamber that now houses art and a dazzling light show.
Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 300 species of aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, aquatic & geographic exhibits, and outdoor amusements like a Ferris Wheel and splash pad, Downtown Aquarium is great for families, couples or solo travelers.
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สวนสัตว์น้ำดาวน์ทาวน์
410 Bagby StDowntown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 300 species of aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, aquatic & geographic exhibits, and outdoor amusements like a Ferris Wheel and splash pad, Downtown Aquarium is great for families, couples or solo travelers.
Houston Is Inspired Mural
313 Travis StGreat photo op of an iconic mural in downtown Houston.
Catch a show or enjoy a night out at GreenStreet, a four-block, mixed-use entertainment complex. The pedestrian and dog-friendly, open-air retail entertainment center is comprised of more than 360,000 square feet of retail space, plus office space and a 1,600-space parking garage. Retail and dining venues occupy the first two levels of the center, with entertainment venues located on the third floor. A central courtyard and people-friendly streetscapes allow for alfresco dining and lots of window-shopping.In the anchor positions are House of Blues and Lucky Strike Lanes. Other venues include:
III Forks
Andalucia Tapas Restaurant and Bar
BCBG Max Azria
Guadalajara del Centro
McCormick and Schmick's
Mia Bella
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
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GreenStreet
1201 Fannin StCatch a show or enjoy a night out at GreenStreet, a four-block, mixed-use entertainment complex. The pedestrian and dog-friendly, open-air retail entertainment center is comprised of more than 360,000 square feet of retail space, plus office space and a 1,600-space parking garage. Retail and dining venues occupy the first two levels of the center, with entertainment venues located on the third floor. A central courtyard and people-friendly streetscapes allow for alfresco dining and lots of window-shopping.In the anchor positions are House of Blues and Lucky Strike Lanes. Other venues include:
III Forks
Andalucia Tapas Restaurant and Bar
BCBG Max Azria
Guadalajara del Centro
McCormick and Schmick's
Mia Bella
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
The non-profit Heritage Society cares for a collection of Houston’s historic buildings, which have been moved to Sam Houston Park in downtown to help in their preservation. The organization offers educational programs and guided tours, giving a fantastic and vivid snapshot of American life and the ordinary people who are often left out of history books.
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The Heritage Society
1100 Bagby StThe non-profit Heritage Society cares for a collection of Houston’s historic buildings, which have been moved to Sam Houston Park in downtown to help in their preservation. The organization offers educational programs and guided tours, giving a fantastic and vivid snapshot of American life and the ordinary people who are often left out of history books.
Go 60 stories up the JP Morgan Chase Building to visit the highest public observation deck in Downtown Houston. And do it for free. The JP Morgan Chase Building is 75 stories tall, making it the tallest building in Houston and one of the top 12 tallest buildings in the United States. The observation deck is on the 60th floor and during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, this observation deck is open to the public for free.
When you arrive at the building, find your way to the reception desk. The guard on duty can point you to to the express elevators. These elevators travel at 1,000 feet per minute, making the trip to the sky lobby just one minute long.
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JPMorgan Chase Tower
600 Travis StGo 60 stories up the JP Morgan Chase Building to visit the highest public observation deck in Downtown Houston. And do it for free. The JP Morgan Chase Building is 75 stories tall, making it the tallest building in Houston and one of the top 12 tallest buildings in the United States. The observation deck is on the 60th floor and during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, this observation deck is open to the public for free.
When you arrive at the building, find your way to the reception desk. The guard on duty can point you to to the express elevators. These elevators travel at 1,000 feet per minute, making the trip to the sky lobby just one minute long.
Around Town
Designer boutiques and shops for men and women paired with fine-dining restaurants, cafes and entertainment. This is the best high-fashion luxury shopping in Houston. Also home to an iPic Movie Theater and is nearby the Highland Village shops.
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River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer RdDesigner boutiques and shops for men and women paired with fine-dining restaurants, cafes and entertainment. This is the best high-fashion luxury shopping in Houston. Also home to an iPic Movie Theater and is nearby the Highland Village shops.
Just southwest of downtown, in the pedestrian-friendly Museum District, more than 8.7 million visitors explore the 19 cultural institutions that make up the tree-lined, culture-filled neighborhood each year. The district is the proud home of the nation’s sixth largest art museum, offering guests 300,000-square-feet of space dedicated to paintings, sculptures, costumes, photography and textiles dating back to the antiquities.
Other area highlights include—a vault containing the largest emerald crystal ever recovered in North America, a kid-run city complete with a skyline, government and job roles, plus Houston’s first and only 4D theater.
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Houston Museum District
Just southwest of downtown, in the pedestrian-friendly Museum District, more than 8.7 million visitors explore the 19 cultural institutions that make up the tree-lined, culture-filled neighborhood each year. The district is the proud home of the nation’s sixth largest art museum, offering guests 300,000-square-feet of space dedicated to paintings, sculptures, costumes, photography and textiles dating back to the antiquities.
Other area highlights include—a vault containing the largest emerald crystal ever recovered in North America, a kid-run city complete with a skyline, government and job roles, plus Houston’s first and only 4D theater.
This is Texas' oldest craft brewery and is open everyday!
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveThis is Texas' oldest craft brewery and is open everyday!
This is Texas' largest shopping destination with more than 400 stores, 70 of which are exclusive to Houston and 60 plus eateries.
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เดอะ กาแลเรีย
5085 Westheimer RdThis is Texas' largest shopping destination with more than 400 stores, 70 of which are exclusive to Houston and 60 plus eateries.
Neighborhoods
DwellHTX is located in and is surrounded by some great neighborhoods! Here's a list of a few to definitely check out.
Make a beeline to Houston’s newly resurrected Central Business District. It’s home to pro sports teams like the Astros and Rockets, as well as nationally renowned Houston Theater District. It is home to Alley Theatre. Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Society for the Performing Arts and Theater Under the Stars.
Head over to the Market Square Park area, where classic bars like La Carafe mix with newcomers like the OKRA Charity Saloon and Pastry War. Catch a show or enjoy a night out at GreenStreet, a four-block, mixed-use entertainment complex. Explore the new Avenida Houston; including the 12-acre Discovery Green, George R. Brown Convention Center, and many new events, restaurants and exciting experiences.
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Downtown Houston
Make a beeline to Houston’s newly resurrected Central Business District. It’s home to pro sports teams like the Astros and Rockets, as well as nationally renowned Houston Theater District. It is home to Alley Theatre. Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Society for the Performing Arts and Theater Under the Stars.
Head over to the Market Square Park area, where classic bars like La Carafe mix with newcomers like the OKRA Charity Saloon and Pastry War. Catch a show or enjoy a night out at GreenStreet, a four-block, mixed-use entertainment complex. Explore the new Avenida Houston; including the 12-acre Discovery Green, George R. Brown Convention Center, and many new events, restaurants and exciting experiences.
First Ward is the Arts District of Houston. It is a hotbed for artists and is home to countless galleries and artist studios. The Washington Avenue Arts District is a recognized cultural district and is the largest grouping of working artists in Texas, and plausibly in the entire the country.
First Ward
First Ward is the Arts District of Houston. It is a hotbed for artists and is home to countless galleries and artist studios. The Washington Avenue Arts District is a recognized cultural district and is the largest grouping of working artists in Texas, and plausibly in the entire the country.
The historic First Ward Arts District is neighbored by the popular Houston Heights. This historic neighborhood dates back to the late 1800s. Residents once flocked to the area to escape the big city, but today it’s home to diverse Houstonians that are drawn to its rich and character-filled architecture, mom and pop-type shops and funky restaurants.
Find something you never knew you wanted at one of 19th Street’s quaint boutiques. Thrift stores, antique havens, and cafes prove to be popular at the Heights-strip. Stop by for the “First Saturday Arts Market” on the first Saturday of each month for live music, crafts, plants and artwork.
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Houston Heights
The historic First Ward Arts District is neighbored by the popular Houston Heights. This historic neighborhood dates back to the late 1800s. Residents once flocked to the area to escape the big city, but today it’s home to diverse Houstonians that are drawn to its rich and character-filled architecture, mom and pop-type shops and funky restaurants.
Find something you never knew you wanted at one of 19th Street’s quaint boutiques. Thrift stores, antique havens, and cafes prove to be popular at the Heights-strip. Stop by for the “First Saturday Arts Market” on the first Saturday of each month for live music, crafts, plants and artwork.
Many Houstonians hear the word “Midtown” and think about bars filled with young people and the close proximity to Downtown Houston. In the last several years, this social oasis has become an activity center with several new developments. With a wide variety of dining, shopping, and nightlife, Midtown is a must-have experience for locals and visitors alike.
Midtown offers some of Houston’s top restaurants in an array of choices. For breakfast and brunch-lovers, get in line at The Breakfast Klub. The come-as-you-are hot spot has won many awards for being a top breakfast spot with chicken and waffles, bacon and eggs and a wide selection of comfort foods.
Spend some time dining on a patio at Belle Station, where you can watch the world go by while eating fried green tomatoes, gumbo, burgers and more. For a meal with a side of elegance, head to Brennan’s of Houston; a Houston favorite, offering turtle soup and some of the best steak in Houston. For seafood lovers, Reef serves up many fresh and unique dishes, while their list of awards continues to grow.
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Midtown
Many Houstonians hear the word “Midtown” and think about bars filled with young people and the close proximity to Downtown Houston. In the last several years, this social oasis has become an activity center with several new developments. With a wide variety of dining, shopping, and nightlife, Midtown is a must-have experience for locals and visitors alike.
Midtown offers some of Houston’s top restaurants in an array of choices. For breakfast and brunch-lovers, get in line at The Breakfast Klub. The come-as-you-are hot spot has won many awards for being a top breakfast spot with chicken and waffles, bacon and eggs and a wide selection of comfort foods.
Spend some time dining on a patio at Belle Station, where you can watch the world go by while eating fried green tomatoes, gumbo, burgers and more. For a meal with a side of elegance, head to Brennan’s of Houston; a Houston favorite, offering turtle soup and some of the best steak in Houston. For seafood lovers, Reef serves up many fresh and unique dishes, while their list of awards continues to grow.
Dare to be different? Anything goes in Montrose. From neon-lit tattoo parlors and 24-hour drive-thrus to tree-covered bungalows and quaint coffee shops. Developed in 1911, the four-square-mile area is a pocket of eccentricity and diversity in the heart of the city.
Spend an afternoon perusing one of Montrose’s art galleries, grab a bite at a local café or find one-of-a-kind treasure at the many thrift shops along the Westheimer Curve.
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Montrose
Dare to be different? Anything goes in Montrose. From neon-lit tattoo parlors and 24-hour drive-thrus to tree-covered bungalows and quaint coffee shops. Developed in 1911, the four-square-mile area is a pocket of eccentricity and diversity in the heart of the city.
Spend an afternoon perusing one of Montrose’s art galleries, grab a bite at a local café or find one-of-a-kind treasure at the many thrift shops along the Westheimer Curve.
Other Attractions & Day Trips
Galveston Island is an hour's drive from Houston, making it a great day trip. It offers 32 miles of beaches, one of the largest collections of Victorian architecture in the country and plenty of attractions. Message the DwellHTX hosts for more info on Galveston - we are experts!
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Galveston Island
Galveston Island is an hour's drive from Houston, making it a great day trip. It offers 32 miles of beaches, one of the largest collections of Victorian architecture in the country and plenty of attractions. Message the DwellHTX hosts for more info on Galveston - we are experts!
Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is Houston’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors and the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the greater Houston area.
Discover the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human spaceflight program set among the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern United States. There is always something new to see and do. With more than 400 space artifacts including flown spacecraft, the largest collection of moon rocks on public display and at multiple major seasonal exhibits a year, Space Center Houston offers an array of exciting attractions for people of all ages.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is Houston’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors and the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the greater Houston area.
Discover the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human spaceflight program set among the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern United States. There is always something new to see and do. With more than 400 space artifacts including flown spacecraft, the largest collection of moon rocks on public display and at multiple major seasonal exhibits a year, Space Center Houston offers an array of exciting attractions for people of all ages.
The Kemah Boardwalk is a 60-acre Texas Gulf Coast theme park in Kemah, Texas, approximately 30 miles southeast of Downtown Houston.
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Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveThe Kemah Boardwalk is a 60-acre Texas Gulf Coast theme park in Kemah, Texas, approximately 30 miles southeast of Downtown Houston.