Sights of Downtown Houston Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Houston and the surrounding area. Within this complex, you'll find a number of historic buildings.

Old Place Cabin

The cabin is believed to be one of the oldest surviving structures in Houston, and is an important part of the city's history and cultural heritage. We'll tell you some of its history.

Nichols-Rice-Cherry House

That's right, the house with three names! Don't worry though, it'll all make sense when we tell you about why!

Sam Houston Park

Sam Houston Park was established in 1900 as Houston's first public park.

Houston City Hall

You'll hear some of the history behind the Houston City Hall, a prominent feature of the city's skyline.

Julia Ideson Building

This historic building was named after Julia Bedford Ideson, the first librarian of the Houston Public Library.

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

A group of local arts leaders formed the Houston Music Hall Foundation to raise funds and support for the project. We'll tell you the result.

Bob Lanier Public Works Building

This building serves as the headquarters for the Public Works and Engineering Department of the City of Houston.

Mellie Esperson Building

This Art-Deco building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and is considered a significant example of early 20th century commercial architecture here in Houston.

Niels Esperson Building

Unlike its Art Deco neighbor Mellie, its downtown Houston's only complete example of... we'll tell you.

Texas Company Building

Hear about this historic skyscraper, completed in 1929 and designed by the architectural firm Crain & Coe in the Art Deco style.

United States Custom House

We'll tell you about this eye-popping structure, built in 1911.

Christ Church Cathedral

This Episcopal cathedral was founded in 1839 and is the oldest continually operating church in Houston. Hear some of its interesting history.

The Rice

This historic hotel was built in 1913 and named after William Marsh Rice.... you'll hear some of its interesting history.

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

We'll tell you who uses this venue and the gentleman it was named after.

Alley Theatre

One of the oldest and most respected theater companies in the United States.

Wortham Center

A popular venue for a wide-range of performing arts events, and is a key part of the cultural life of Houston.

Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve

We'll tell you about this incredible aquarium which was established in 2003 and is home to over 200 species of marine animals.

Buffalo Bayou

Hear about a key feature of the Houston area...the Buffalo Bayou.

Downtown Historic District Market Square

Located in the Old Town area and known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. We'll tell you how it came to be.

Majestic Metro

This marvelously majestic theater was designed in the Art Deco style and is known for its.....

1910 Harris County Courthouse

The Harris county courthouse is an important example of early 20th-century public architecture in Texas.

Allens Landing Drive

Hear Augustus Chapman Allen (our rendition actually) describe the history of his namesake landing.

Hear about Houston's cotton history and how this impressive structure, built in 1884 , was the trading center for the cotton industry.