Museum District

Rail Stop: Museum District

TO EAT

Lucille's: Here, Southern cuisine reigns supreme, with specialties such as braised oxtails, oyster sliders, fried green tomatoes and Lucille's famous chili biscuits which she once served to Eleanor Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr.4 blocks @ 5512 LaBranch St.

TO SLEEP

Hotel ZaZa: The museum district’s modern luxury hotel is awash in green space and within steps of Hermann Park. 1 block @ 5701 Main St.

DON’T MISS

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: The museum district’s anchor and the nations sixth largest art museum, MFAH offers 300,000 square feet of exhibit space and presents more than 30 changing exhibits each year. 1 block @ 1001 Bissonnet St.

Holocaust Museum Houston: Educates students and the public about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society. 2 blocks @ 5401 Caroline St.

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston: An art fan’s favorite, showcasing innovative works from established and up-and-coming artists. Check out the CAMH gift shop, one of the city’s best. 3 blocks @ 5216 Montrose Blvd.

Children's Museum of Houston: Touted as the No. 1 children’s museums in the country by Parents magazine, CMH is packed with 90,000 square feet of innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids of all ages. 3 blocks @ 1500 Binz St.

The Health Museum: Provides innovative and interactive health and science educational experiences to promote an understanding of the human body. 4 blocks @ 1515 Hermann Dr.

Rail Stop: Hermann Park/Rice U

TO EAT

Bodegas Taco Shop: The custom taco shop, located at the corner of Caroline and Ewing, offers a choice of rotisserie chicken, ground sirloin or fajita steak, topped by more than 10 salsa flavors. 1 block @ 1200 Binz St.