Accommodations
There are several great options for out of town guests to stay at nearby hotels in Houston. The InterContinental Houston Medical Center is within walking distance of campus. For a comprehensive list of hotels close to Rice University visit the OISS page.
Attractions
Houston is a vibrant, diverse city (fourth largest in the U.S.!) with countless opportunities to explore different attractions and enjoy some of the best food in the country. See below for recommended places to go and restaurants to visit. More information can be found at Visit Houston.
Things to do
- Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St.
Houston, TX 77010
- Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
- Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030
- Moody Center for the Arts
Rice University
On College Way/Stockton
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX 77005
- Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030
- POST Houston
401 Franklin St.
Houston, TX 77201
- Rice Village
2400 University Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Restaurants
- Barnaby's Cafe
1801 Binz St., #110
Houston, TX 77004
- Goode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby Dr.
Houston, TX 77098
- Harry's
318 Tuam St.
Houston, TX 77006
- Local Foods
2424 Dunstan Rd # 100
Houston, TX 77005
- Lucille's
5512 La Branch St.
Houston, TX 77004
- The Original Ninfa's
2704 Navigation Blvd.
Houston, TX 77003
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave.
Houston, TX 77020
- Sweetgreen
2551 Amherst St.
Houston, TX 77005
Transportation
Rice University offers shuttle service around and near campus. Additionally, Houston has Metro buses and a rail service that can take you all over the city. Uber and Lyft are also available options.