A parent's guide to Midtown Houston schools: Lockhart Elementary, Cullen Middle, Lamar HS and its IB program, magnet options, and private alternatives.
Midtown Houston
Midtown Houston is the city's most walkable urban neighborhood — dense with bars, restaurants, and apartments, and connected to Downtown, the Museum District, and the Texas Medical Center by the METRORail Red Line. Popular with young professionals for its nightlife and short commutes.
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The latest stories, guides, and recommendations from Houston.com about Midtown Houston.
Midtown Houston real estate guide: high-rise condos, mid-rise apartments, townhomes, price ranges, marquee buildings, and what to know before buying or renting.
Things to do in Midtown Houston: the Bagby bar district, live music at the Continental Club, Discovery Green, the Red Line to museums, and the local weekend agenda.
The best restaurants in Midtown Houston: La Fisheria, El Big Bad, 13 Celsius, Brennan's, and the dining bench around Bagby, Main Street, and the Red Line.
Midtown Houston guide: the bar district along Bagby, the METRORail Red Line, walkable mid-rises, restaurants, schools, and the dense urban lifestyle that defines this neighborhood.

Midtown Houston, a vibrant and eclectic neighborhood, has a rich history that reflects the broader narrative of Houston itself. Originally established in the late 19th century, the area was primarily residential, attracting affluent families who were drawn to its proximity to downtown. The neighborhood's development was significantly influenced by the expansion of the railroads, which […]
