Neartown Houston - Places of Interest

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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