UPTOWN HOUSTON

What is Uptown Houston?
Uptown Houston is an urban community of exceptional beauty and international prominence. It is often defined by its unique blending of business and residential addresses with the best in shopping, hotels, dining and entertainment.

Where is Uptown Houston located?
Centrally located in the heart of Houston, Uptown Houston is just five miles west of downtown Houston.

What are Uptown Houston’s boundaries?
Spanning approximately 500 acres, Uptown Houston is bound by IH-10 on the north, IH-610 (West Loop) on the east, US 59 on the south and Chimney Rock to the west.

UPTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTING

What is the Uptown Holiday Lighting?
Uptown Holiday Lighting is an annual tradition held on Thanksgiving evening to kick off the holiday season. This fun-filled family event features more than half a million twinkling lights, festive holiday music, a dazzling fireworks extravaganza and a special appearance by Santa Claus. For information on this year’s event, visit the Events page.

EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS

What is there to see and do in Uptown Houston?
Each year, people flock to Uptown from all over to see the many annual events such as Houston's holiday tradition, Uptown Holiday Lighting, as well as year-round attractions such as the 64-foot Water Wall and the renowned Galleria shopping mall. To learn more about things to do in Uptown, visit the Events and Attractions pages.

SHOPPING/DINING/HOTELS

Where can I shop in Uptown Houston?
Fashioned by acclaimed specialty shops, boutiques and the world-renowned Galleria, Uptown Houston is known to visitors as an international fashion marketplace and a shopper’s paradise, comprising an international mix of sophistication, style and elegance. Visitors can find everything from clothing and accessories to furniture and housewares, as well as sporting goods and antiques to artwork and jewelry. To learn more about the unique variety of shopping alternatives in Uptown, visit the Shopping page.

What restaurants are in Uptown Houston?
With more than 120 restaurants, Uptown Houston is the premier dining and entertainment area of Houston. It offers a variety of casual, fine and family dining to meet a wide variety of tastes and interests. To discover more about the assortment of restaurants and nightlife in Uptown, visit the Restaurant page.

What hotels are located in Uptown Houston?
Home to more than 30 hotels and 7,100 rooms, Uptown Houston accommodates leisure and business travelers with its variety of business-class hotels to premier luxury lodging. Not only does Uptown serve out-of-town visitors, it also is a pleasant weekend or entertainment getaway for residents within the Houston metropolitan area. To learn more about the many luxury hotels that Uptown has to offer, visit the Hotel page.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

What is the Westpark Tollway?
The new Westpark Tollway is the first-of-its-kind for Harris County, in that access to the facility is restricted to EZ TAG users only. FFunded and constructed by Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), the Westpark Tollway extends from the intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Richmond in Uptown Houston to Highway 6. For more information, visit the Westpark Tollway page.

What’s happening on Uptown Houston’s streets?
Uptown Houston is implementing a $235 million Local Street Improvement Program that is already well underway and working to ease congestion and increase traffic flow within the area. The program focuses on improving and connecting major thoroughfares and secondary streets as well as enhancing pedestrian and transit options. For more information, visit the Local Street Improvements page.