Houston Relocation Guide

Houston Relocation Guide

Relocation Guide Houston, TX

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Largest Medical Center

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Most Fortune 500 Companies

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Houston Accolades Houston Neighborhoods Museums and Parks Restaurants Shopping Schools

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Montrose Named after a town in Scotland, Montrose is often named one of the most interesting, culture-filled pockets of Houston. Its residents are energetic, idealistic and open-minded people who love calling the neighborhood home due to its walkability, unique restaurants and shops as well as the exciting art scene. What to Expect Diverse and eclectic district right in the heart of the city. The Lifestyle Residents embrace the neighborhood’s many cultural and outdoor amenities. Unexpected Appeal Plethora of boutiques, coffee shops, hip restaurants and nightlife. The Market Historic bungalows meet renovated mansions and contemporary high- rises and townhomes. You’ll Fall in Love With The infusion of art via The Menil Collection and nearby Rothko Chapel.

What to Expect Historic charm with a welcoming atmosphere. The Lifestyle Great neighborhood walkability which caters to resident’s active and outdoor lifestyles. Unexpected Appeal Neighbors who become close friends. The Market Fast-paced housing market with a unique mix of architecture styles. You’ll Fall in Love With The dining options for food lovers.

Heights/Greater Heights

As one of Houston’s most historic neighborhoods, The Heights flourishes as a destination for foodies and architecture lovers. Located right in the middle of all

of the action, The Heights maintains its quaint, small-town feel and deep sense of community.

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Tanglewood In 1948, the developer who bought up acres of flat prairie here named his soon-to-be dream community after his daughter’s favorite book, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales. Today, the quiet neighborhood, with its decades-old live oaks and original ranch-style homes, still has a timeless feel. What to Expect Neighbors both well-known and community-minded. The Lifestyle Easy access to retail, restaurants, and big-city amenities. Unexpected Appeal Long walks along Tanglewood’s signature esplanade. The Market Enviably sized lots with houses to match. You’ll Fall in Love With The decades-old live oaks and winding streets.

River Oaks In the 1920s, two sons of a former Texas governor began snapping up land around the River Oaks Country Club. Their pioneering master-planned development, now spanning 1,100 acres in west central Houston, remains a model community of gracious, lavish living. What to Expect Majestic oaks and picturesque thoroughfares throughout. The Lifestyle All the tasteful, have-it-all hedonism money can buy.

Unexpected Appeal Good shopping galore. The Market Everything’s bigger (and pricier) in River Oaks. You’ll Fall in Love With Idyllic, community-bolstering green spaces.

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West University/Southside Area The neighborhood known as “West U” offers two square miles of low- key, but high-end, living inside the 610 Loop. The first lots went on the market in 1917, and this affluent, autonomous suburb consistently lands on national “best places to live” lists.

What to Expect Easy access to the Energy Corridor but suburban tranquility too. The Lifestyle An appreciation for good retail, restaurants, and recreation. Unexpected Appeal The neighborhood’s quaint throwback vibe. The Market Ample lots and lots of exquisite, updated offerings. You’ll Fall in Love With Memorial’s secret gem of a park.

What to Expect Strong schools, dependable local services, and gathering spots. The Lifestyle Where families and social butterflies thrive. Unexpected Appeal Pocket parks perfect for recharging. The Market Classic architecture and a hefty dose of charm. You’ll Fall in Love With The family-nurturing atmosphere–and steady property values.

Memorial

Back when Memorial Drive was just a simple country road, it ran alongside a number of small farms that dotted the once–wide open spaces. Now, the long thoroughfare that this neighborhood

gets its name from bisects a vibrant residential community nestled between the busy Katy Freeway and the meandering Buffalo Bayou waterway.

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Memorial Villages Just east of the Inner Loop, this cluster of six independent cities (Spring Valley, Hilshire, Hedwig, Bunker Hill, Hunters Creek, and Piney Point) started to blossom after Interstate 10 was built in 1968. While each village has its own personality—not to mention deed restrictions—they each occupy the sweet spot between urban and suburban living, offering the best of both. What to Expect A tiny cocoon of natural and man-made splendors. The Lifestyle Comfortable country living with big-city benefits. Unexpected Appeal Being next door to one of the country’s largest urban parks. The Market Extravagant estates in a wooded setting. You’ll Fall in Love With The close-knit sense of community.

Bellaire

Bellaire residents are proud to call this neighbor- hood home. The neighborhood’s character, nearness to downtown, the Galleria and Texas Medical Center make Bellaire a top choice for those seeking small-town living with great accessibility to Houston’s best amenities. What to Expect Small town feels with great outdoor space like Evelyn’s Park. The Lifestyle Quaint, safe neighborhood in close proximity to the heart of the city. Unexpected Appeal Tremendous neighborhood pride among its residents. The Market Offers affordability and a large variety of homes. You’ll Fall in Love With Community-centric amenities and celebrations.

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Cypress Development in the 1980s transformed the once rural area of Cypress into one of the Houston area’s largest suburban communities. The beautiful city is a top choice for those seeking a healthy business climate, leading schools, and a friendly community. What to Expect Top choice for families as its schools and school spirit are among the best in Texas. The Lifestyle Spend time shopping or dining with friends and enjoy retail and entertainment options galore in this amenity heaven. Unexpected Appeal Lots of outdoor activities, including fishing and boating on Big Towne Lake as well as ample golf courses, nature trails, dog parks and farmers markets. The Market A collection of newer single-family homes at affordable and appreciating prices. You’ll Fall in Love With All the enticing amenities of big city living with a small-town feel.

What to Expect A walkable town center and high-end diversions. The Lifestyle Embracing sunny days, scenery, and the synergy of community. Unexpected Appeal A range of amusements means there’s never a dull moment. The Market Custom homes in all shapes and sizes. You’ll Fall in Love With The many amenities of Lake Woodlands.

The Woodlands

In the sixties, famed Houston oilman George Mitchell bought the first 2,800 acres of what would become the Woodlands, his master-planned

marvel thirty miles north of Houston. Now stretching over 28,000 acres, this piney suburban paradise is still growing.

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Museums

Parks

Museums and Art Centers

Parks

Holocaust Museum Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Memorial Park

Allen’s Landing

Museum of Fine Arts

Art Car Museum

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Bear Creek Park

Children’s Museum of Houston

Rothko Chapel

Jonny Steele Dog Park

Buffalo Bayou

Space Center Houston

The Health Museum

Spotts Park

Eleanor Tinsley Park

Contemporary Arts Museum

Cockrell Butterfly Center

Market Square Park

Sabine Park

Houston Museum of African American

Bayou Bend Collections & Garden

Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail

Discovery Green

Culture

The Menil Collection

Tranquility Park

George Bush Park

The Glassell School of Art

Lone Star Flight Museum

Hermann Park

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Restaurants

Shopping

Adair Kitchen Armando’s Backstreet Café Benjy’s Bisou

Fig & Olive Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino Goode Company Restaurants Helen Greek Food & Wine Hugo’s Irma’s Original Kata Robata Karbach Brewery Killen’s BBQ Musaafer Traveler’s Table Le Colonial Liberty Kitchen Mastros Loch Bar The Original Ninfa’s Original on Navigation Ousie’s Table Ouzo Bay Nobu North Italia

River Oaks District Highland Village West Ave River Oaks Shopping Center The Shops at Houston Center Historic Heights CityCentre

Bering’s Hamilton Custom Shirts Norton Ditto Longoria Collection Biscuit Emerson Sloan High Fashion Home Blue Leaf

Pappas Restaurants Pax Americana Postino Heights Ramen Tatsuya Relish State of Grace Stanton’s City Bites Steak 48 Tiny Boxwoods Tiny’s No. 5 Tony’s Toulouse Uchi Vibrant Yia Yia Mary’s Weights and Measures Willie G’s Seafood

Bistro Menil Brasserie 19 Brennan’s of Houston Café Annie Carrabba’s (The Original Italian Grill) Coltivare Common Bond Café & Bakery Coppa Osteria Da Marco The Dunlavy East Hampton Sandwich

The Galleria Uptown Park Rice Village Tootsies

The Monogram Shop Found for the Home Paloma and Co.

El Tiempo Emmaline Finn Hall

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Private Schools

Public Schools

School Name

District Name

The Village School The Post Oak School Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart Second Baptist School School of the Woods The Woodlands Christian Academy

Katy ISD Klein ISD Lamar Consolidated ISD New Caney ISD Pasadena ISD Sheldon ISD Spring ISD Spring Branch ISD Tomball ISD

St. John’s School The John Cooper School

Aldine ISD Alief ISD Clear Creek ISD Crosby ISD Cypress Fairbanks ISD Fort Bend ISD Galena Park ISD

The Kinkaid School Awty International Strake Jesuit College Preparatory St. Agnes Academy The Emery/Weiner School

Houston ISD Huffman ISD Humble ISD

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