Christ Church Cathedral, Houston

Name: Christ Church Cathedral
Address: 1117 Texas Ave, Houston, 77002, United States
Telephone: +1 713-222-2593

#109 among attractions in Houston

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Facts and practical information

Christ Church Cathedral, Houston is the cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The congregation was established in 1839, when Texas was still an independent republic. It is the oldest extant congregation in Houston and one of the oldest non-Roman Catholic churches in Texas. Many Episcopal churches in Houston and the surrounding area were founded as missions of Christ Church, such as Trinity Church, Houston, founded in 1893. ()

Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Coordinates: 29°45'34"N, 95°21'39"W

Address

1117 Texas AveInner Loop (Downtown Houston)Houston 77002 United States

Contact

+1 713-222-2593

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Day trips

Christ Church Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Warehouse Live, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Minute Maid Park, PNC Stadium.

0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Warehouse Live, Houston
17 min walk • Warehouse Live is a vibrant live music venue nestled in the heart of Houston, United States. This bustling entertainment hub, located at 813 Saint Emanuel Street, has become a staple in the Houston music scene since its opening in 2006.
~750 ftW
Nightlife
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Houston
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is a haven for beer aficionados and casual drinkers alike. Located within the historic S.H. Kress & Co. Building, this iconic pub boasts a diverse selection of craft beers, with over 200 different...
~1930 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
Minute Maid Park, Houston
10 min walk • Minute Maid Park, a jewel in the heart of Houston, Texas, stands as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and entertainment seekers alike. This modern ballpark, with its retractable roof and natural grass field, is the home of Major League Baseball's Houston...
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
PNC Stadium, Houston
19 min walk • PNC Stadium, formerly known as BBVA Stadium, is a dynamic sports venue nestled in the vibrant heart of Houston, Texas. This contemporary stadium is primarily known as the home ground for the Houston Dynamo FC, the city's esteemed Major League Soccer team, and the...
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Toyota Center, Houston
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Houston, the Toyota Center stands as a premier sports and entertainment venue in the United States. Opened in October 2003, this state-of-the-art arena is home to the Houston Rockets, the city's cherished NBA team, and has become a...
~800 ftW
Architecture
JPMorgan Chase Tower, Houston
4 min walk • The JPMorgan Chase Tower, formerly known as the Texas Commerce Tower, stands as a testament to modern architecture and the dynamic skyline of Houston, United States. Soaring to a height of 305 meters, this 75-story skyscraper is not only the tallest building in Houston...
0.5 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Bayou Music Center, Houston
12 min walk • The Bayou Music Center is an indoor theater owned by Live Nation and located in Houston, Texas, United States. The theater is located at the Bayou Place entertainment complex in Downtown Houston.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston
15 min walk • The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a theater in Houston, Texas, United States. Opened to the public in 2002, the theater is located downtown on the edge of the Houston Theater District. Hobby Center features 60-foot-high glass walls with views of Houston's skyscrapers, Tranquility Park and Houston City Hall.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Wortham Theater Center, Houston
11 min walk • The Wortham Theater Center is a performing arts center located in downtown Houston, Texas, United States. The Wortham Theater Center, designed by Eugene Aubry of Morris Architects, was built out of private funds totaling over $66 Million.
~1420 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Jones Hall, Houston
7 min walk • The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in Houston, Texas, and the permanent home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and Society for the Performing Arts.
~1260 ftN
Park
Market Square Park, Houston
7 min walk • Market Square Park is a public park in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States. It is bounded by Travis, Milam, Congress and Preston streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Houston Post-Dispatch Building, Houston (2 min walk), JPMorgan Chase Tower, Houston (4 min walk), Downtown Houston, Houston (5 min walk), Main Street Market Square Historic District, Houston (5 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church Cathedral:

Light rail

Central Station Capitol • Lines: Green, Purple (3 min walk)
Preston • Lines: Red (4 min walk)

Train

Houston (18 min walk)

Bus

Burnett Transit Center (23 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center (23 min walk)