The Heights
Victorian porches, 19th Street, and brunch lines
A 1890s streetcar suburb turned Houston's most charming neighborhood. Antique shops and bakeries on 19th Street, the hike-and-bike trail on an old rail line, and a bar and restaurant scene that competes with Montrose. Family-friendly by day, lively by night.
Vibe: charming, historic, brunch. Best for: brunch, strolling, boutiques.
What to do in The Heights
1.Truth BBQ
$$Central Texas-style brisket that has put Houston on the national barbecue map. The line forms before 11am and the brisket sells out; the cakes are as good as the meat.
The Heights
2.19th Street, The Heights
FreeA four-block strip of antiques, vintage clothes, a classic soda fountain, and bakeries in the middle of the Heights' Victorian streets. Small-town Texas inside the loop.
The Heights
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