Places of Interest
- Museums
- Menil Collection art museum
- Rothko Chapel
- Houston Center for Photography
- Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
- Museo Guadalupe Aztlan
- Museum of Printing History
- Consulates
- Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China
- Consulate-General of Norway
- Radio
- KPFT 90.1 FM, a Pacifica Radio affiliate, located at 419 Lovett Boulevard
- Community
- Houston GLBT Community Center
- Pride Committee of Houston
- Festivals
- Houston Greek Festival, usually held in October, on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Parades
- Houston Art Car Parade
- Houston Gay Pride Parade to commemorate the Stonewall Riots
- Cathedrals and Churches
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Chapel of St. Basil at the University of St. Thomas (Texas)(designed by esteemed architect Philip Johnson)
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