The Villages Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center which includes a garden and landscape views
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center which includes a park, landscape views and a pond
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center featuring a garden, tranquil scenes and landscape views
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center featuring landscape views, forest scenes and a park
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center which includes autumn leaves, forests and a park

Popular places to visit

Memorial City Mall

Memorial City Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Memorial City Mall during your stay in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Memorial City Mall
CityCentre

CityCentre

During your visit to Houston, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at CityCentre. Discover the restaurants and entertainment venues in this walkable area.

CityCentre
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city at this beautiful plant and wildlife sanctuary within Memorial Park.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

If Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Houston.

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Town and Country Village

You can enjoy retail therapy at Town and Country Village during your stay in Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Town and Country Village

Houstonian Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Houston at Houstonian Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Houstonian Golf Club

Activities

Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game Houston: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at City Centre

AU$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game Houston: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at City Centre
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket

AU$18
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Planetarium Ticket
Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass

Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass

AU$41
per adult
Houston: Downtown Aquarium All Day Pass
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

AU$18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket
Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass

Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass

AU$99
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass
2-Hour Houston Skyline Tour

2-Hour Houston Skyline Tour

AU$106
per adult
2-Hour Houston Skyline Tour
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Our pick of the best The Villages Hotel Deals

The Moran CITYCENTRE

The Moran CITYCENTRE

4 out of 5
800 Sorella Court, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Houston. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good AC and service!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

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The Moran CITYCENTRE
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
The price is AU$191 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$191
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,418 reviews)
"Service is good, personnel very good, everything is good 👌"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Houston, TX
The price is AU$191 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$191
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,615 reviews)
Quick trip to see the Astros.
"Great location. Easy access to events downtown."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

4.5 out of 5
6633 Travis St, Houston, TX
The price is AU$161 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$161
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,527 reviews)
Super friendly staff, and great rates.
"We were there because of a serious illness in the family. The staff was incredibly nice and supportive. The rooms are clean, quiet, comfortable and well kept. The shuttle is easy to use to any hospital in the medical center, or it is short walk."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
The Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall Houston

4 out of 5
1700 Smith St, Houston, TX
The price is AU$260 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$260
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,685 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

The Whitehall Houston
Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1616 Main St, Houston, TX
The price is AU$228 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$228
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,438 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was small but clean and beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around The Villages

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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.

Greater Uptown
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Uptown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Uptown is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Galleria and Williams Tower.

Uptown
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The Galleria

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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 Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.

The Galleria
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Washington Ave./ Memorial Park

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, you might make a stop by sights like Houston Arboretum and Nature Center and Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course.

Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
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Westchase

Westchase is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westheimer Rd and Royal Oaks Village while in the area.

Westchase
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Houston Heights

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and live music in Houston Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at The Heights Theater or Artcar Museum.

Houston Heights

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