Hilton Americas-Houston is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

1. Hilton Americas-Houston

8.4
1600 Lamar St (at Crawford St), Houston, TX
Hotel · 93 tips and reviews

Chad H.Chad Humphries: Great skyline views from rooms facing West & North. Great service! Horrible cell reception throughout entire hotel.

Cyril F.Cyril Ffolkes: Awesome indoor pool with great views

Demone S.Demone Shoulders: The view, ambience and food was very good!

Minute Maid Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

2. Minute Maid Park

9.2
501 Crawford St (at Texas Ave), Houston, TX
Baseball Stadium · 238 tips and reviews

Social News NetworkSocial News Network: Where the Houston Astros play, there are fireworks every Friday night game and it provides a great view of the city. Stop in and catch a game.

Miriam G.Miriam Goldman: The best way to see the entire game is view deck seats!

Miriam G.Miriam Goldman: One of the best views in the ballpark for balls and strikes!

The Grove is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

3. The Grove

8.7
1611 Lamar St (Dallas), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Three private dining rooms offer nice views of Discovery Green.

My Table MagazineMy Table Magazine: The breezy second-level domain offers captivating views of vibrant sunsets, city high-rises and sturdy oak trees.

Houston PressHouston Press: Enjoy an upscale dinner inside the architecturally stunning Grove, which provides a beautiful view onto the park by day or night.

Hyatt Regency Houston is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

4. Hyatt Regency Houston

7.5
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX
Hotel · 62 tips and reviews

CHIC C.CHIC CorporateApts: The Hyatt's Spindletop restaurant is a great place to dine...go at sunset to get a great (revolving) view of the city!!

Jack L.Jack Lakkapragada: One of the best places to stay in Houston downtown - great rooms, great views and awesome service.

jeremy m.jeremy munnerlyn: Ask the front desk to put you high up so you can get a good view from your room.

Shell Energy Stadium is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

5. Shell Energy Stadium

9.2
2200 Texas St (at Dowling St.), Houston, TX
Soccer Stadium · East Downtown · 66 tips and reviews

Saul G.Saul Gonzalez: "I saw this stadium get built from start to finish. It's a beautiful place to visit & capture amazing shots of downtown Houston & surrounding Minute Made park awesome view.

Erik M.Erik Medina: You will get a nice view from any seat 👍

Jenn C.Jenn Coull: Great views from wherever you sit. This is a soccer stadium to die for.

Marriott Marquis Houston is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

6. Marriott Marquis Houston

9.3
1777 Walker Street (Avenida De Las Americas), Houston, TX
Hotel · Downtown Houston · 6 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: The hotel itself is beautiful and the views are amazing. All around the property, service falls way short of what a hotel like this should be like. The pool, Biggio’s, and Xochi save the day.

MICHAEL R.MICHAEL RUSH: Lounge a great place on the 6th floor with the Texas pool

Marta S.Marta Salinas-Hovar: Really great hotel with very comfortable amenities

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

7. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

9.3
800 Bagby St (btwn Rusk St & Walker St), Houston, TX
Performing Arts Venue · 55 tips and reviews

Xtina V.Xtina Vigil: Everything. Take a chance on the obstructed view.

Bobby W.Bobby Witcher: If you can't get the orchestra, the front row mezzanine has great views! It's arguably better than many areas of the orchestra because the view is not obstructed by others.

Angee C.Angee Carter: Wicked was absolutely wonderful! Must see.

Magnolia Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

8. Magnolia Hotel

7.7
1100 Texas St (at Fannin St), Houston, TX
Hotel · 33 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The rooftop pool provides spectacular views of the city.

PatrickPatrick: Great hotel in a great area. Ask for a nice view on downtown when you check in. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy the cookies in the evening.

Rezena H.Rezena Hernandez: Wonderful hotel to work at and love the people and staff amazing

Discovery Green is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

9. Discovery Green

9.1
1500 McKinney St (at Avenida de las Americas), Houston, TX
Park · 148 tips and reviews

Lorena S.Lorena S.: This place is simply amazing. Great views of the buildings, ice skating, the smell of a hot coffee, and nature is something you must watch.

Jamie L.Jamie Lynn: Cute green space in the city with fun and colorful equipment for the kids (and kids at heart). Check out The Grove for lunch with views of the park

Berenice F.Berenice Ferrero: Great place in this time of the year to go ice skating :) great music and enviroment

Toyota Center is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

10. Toyota Center

8.7
1510 Polk St (at La Branch St), Houston, TX
Basketball Stadium · 135 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: There are no bad seats in terms of view. Seats in the 400s are super tight, though. Food selection is terrible, even by stadium standards.

Glen G.Glen Green: Even nosebleed sections provides a good view of games and concerts.

Fernando R.Fernando Rosales: great venue, accesible parkin near tvenue (25-30usd), nice access, great food ( average prices vs other), nice merchandising ( rockets), great visibility from every seat ( great screen), good internet

Le Méridien Houston Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

11. Le Méridien Houston Downtown

7.8
1121 Walker St, Houston, TX
Hotel · 5 tips and reviews

Rodrigo M.Rodrigo Moreno: Everything is great here! The rooms, the service, the hotel's facilities, the PH bar with scenic view to the city, etc

Peter K.Peter Kim: View of dining area

Janyce F.Janyce Foote: Great hotel❣️😎

Tranquility Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

12. Tranquility Park

8.0
400 Rusk (Rusk at Bagby), Houston, TX
Park · 9 tips and reviews

Violeta O.Violeta OR: Amazing views of the skyline

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Grassy hills & calm ponds provide a serene environment to chill & eat lunch or hang after a show. The park is named for the moon’s Sea of Tranquility & this moniker sums up the park’s main attraction.

Danielle M.Danielle Mitchell: Huge park.

Brasserie du Parc is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

13. Brasserie du Parc

7.9
1440 Lamar St, Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Neets J.Neets J: Get the duck roast and chocolat! Loved this quaint place with a window view of discovery green!

Tere P.Tere Perry: This small restaurant is big on taste, making for an intimate dining experience in the middle of downtown. The delicate crepes are stuffed with a variety of fillings...you can make a meal out of one!

Ashley M.Ashley Mooney: Best. French. Onion. Soup. Ever. Great service and atmosphere, too!

Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirits Lodge is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

14. Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirits Lodge

8.5
308 1/2 Main St, Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 42 tips and reviews

Local Houston MagazineLocal Houston Magazine: Go upstairs to Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar & Spirit Lounge and order yourself a cocktail. Then step out onto the patio that provides a delicious view of downtown Houston. Pretty damn simple. Read more.

Adam R.Adam Renz: Great bar keeps and a beautiful space! Real perk is that the capacity is kept low so you always have space, even on the busiest of nights.

Candace K.Candace K: Ask any of the bartenders to surprise you with a cocktail. Be adventurous!

Downtown Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Downtown Houston, Houston.

15. Downtown Aquarium

7.5
410 Bagby St (at Preston St), Houston, TX
Aquarium · Downtown Houston · 135 tips and reviews

Alysa K.Alysa Kowis: Go to the Aquarium, enjoy the fish, ride the shark adventure. Enjoy a ride on the ferris wheel that will show you an excellent view of all downtown Houston. Read more.

stephen f.stephen fife: Get an all day pass (good value). Stay away from endless money wasters scattered around the aquarium. Parking is $7. View from ferris wheel of downtown Houston is wonderful.

Naomi T.Naomi Tissier: Just had th cheesesteak on a hoagie.... Pretty darn good! Just ask for steak sauce.