Moody Towers, Houston

Name: Moody Towers
Address: Houston, United States
Telephone: +1 832-842-5992

#137 among attractions in Houston

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Facts and practical information

Moody Towers are twin 18-story high-rise residence halls located in the Wheeler District on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, United States. It was named for William Lewis Moody, Jr. and his wife Libbie Shearn Moody of Galveston, Texas, and houses 1,100 students. The towers also house the largest dining hall on the campus. ()

Opened: 1970 (54 years ago)Architectural style: ModernHeight: 240 ftFloors: 18Coordinates: 29°43'2"N, 95°20'30"W

Address

South Central Houston (Greater Third Ward)Houston United States

Contact

+1 832-842-5992

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Day trips

Moody Towers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blaffer Art Museum, TDECU Stadium, The Orange Show, Hines College of Architecture.

0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum
Blaffer Art Museum, Houston
14 min walk • The Blaffer Art Museum, nestled within the vibrant cultural landscape of Houston, Texas, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary visual arts. As a part of the University of Houston, this museum offers a dynamic space that bridges the gap between...
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TDECU Stadium, Houston
15 min walk • TDECU Stadium stands as a modern testament to the city of Houston's commitment to sports and community engagement. Opened in 2014, this contemporary sports venue is the home ground of the University of Houston Cougars football team.
1 miE
Monuments and statues, Specialty museum, Museum
The Orange Show, Houston
27 min walk • Jeff McKissack, a mail carrier in Houston, Texas, transformed a small suburban lot near his wood-frame house into The Orange Show in honor of his favorite fruit.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Hines College of Architecture, Houston
13 min walk • The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture was founded in 1956 and is one of twelve academic colleges of the University of Houston. It offers both undergraduate and graduate level degree programs. In March 1997, Gerald D.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Houston
14 min walk • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts is a collaborative force based at the University of Houston.
~1170 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Cullen Performance Hall, Houston
6 min walk • Cullen Performance Hall is a concert hall located on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. The hall, comprising the eastern half of the E. Cullen Building, was named in honor of Ezekiel W. Cullen, a former congressman for the Republic of Texas.
~1350 ftN
Library
M.D. Anderson Library, Houston
7 min walk • The University of Houston Libraries serves University of Houston students, faculty, staff and the scholarly community. The MD Anderson Library is the general collection library of the University of Houston. The UH Libraries includes three additional locations, all on the UH campus. Two other libraries, the Conrad N.
0.5 miS
Park
MacGregor Park, Houston
14 min walk • McGregor Park-Neagle Field is a park and baseball venue in the Third Ward, Houston, TX and the home field of the Texas Southern Tigers baseball team. The Tigers are a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
0.5 miN
Library
William R. Jenkins Architecture & Art Library, Houston
13 min walk • The William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library is one of multiple locations serving the University of Houston Libraries system. It is housed within the University of Houston’s Hines College of Architecture located in the northern part of campus, and is along the western wall of the 1st floor in room 106.
1 miE
29°43'0"N • 95°19'29"W
Smither Park, Houston
26 min walk • Park
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Third Ward, Houston
36 min walk • Third Ward is an area of Houston, Texas, United States, that evolved from one of the six historic wards of the same name. It is located in the southeast Houston management district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Moody Towers open?

Moody Towers is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Moody Towers?

Nearby attractions include Cullen Performance Hall, Houston (6 min walk), M.D. Anderson Library, Houston (7 min walk), Hines College of Architecture, Houston (13 min walk), William R. Jenkins Architecture & Art Library, Houston (13 min walk).

How to get to Moody Towers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moody Towers:

Light rail

UH South/University Oaks • Lines: Purple (3 min walk)
MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King, Jr. • Lines: Purple (16 min walk)

Bus

Southeast Transit Center (37 min walk)