Upper Kirby, Houston

Name: Upper Kirby
Address: Houston, United States

#299 among attractions in Houston

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Upper Kirby is a commercial district in Houston, Texas, United States. It is named after Kirby Drive, so indirectly takes its name from John Henry Kirby. ()

Coordinates: 29°44'8"N, 95°25'10"W

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Inner Loop (Greenway - Upper Kirby)Houston United States

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Upper Kirby – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: River Oaks Shopping Center, Lakewood Church, River Oaks Theatre, Woodson Research Center.

1.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
River Oaks Shopping Center, Houston
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of one of Houston's most prestigious neighborhoods, the River Oaks Shopping Center stands as a beacon of upscale retail and dining. With its art deco architecture harking back to its establishment in 1937, this historic shopping center seamlessly...
1 miW
Church
Lakewood Church, Houston
26 min walk • Lakewood Church, nestled in the bustling city of Houston, United States, stands as a beacon of faith and community. Housed in the former Compaq Center, this non-denominational Christian megachurch is one of the largest in the country, boasting a seating capacity of...
1.3 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
River Oaks Theatre, Houston
35 min walk • The River Oaks Theatre is a historic movie theater located in the River Oaks Shopping Center in the Neartown community in Houston, Texas, United States, east of the River Oaks community. The theater has three projection screens; one large screen, downstairs, and two smaller screens, upstairs.
1.7 miSE
Library
Woodson Research Center, Houston
43 min walk • Woodson Research Center is an archive located in Fondren Library at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The Center is named for Benjamin N. Woodson and houses the special collections of Rice University's Fondren Library which includes manuscript collections, rare books, and the Rice University archives.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Deborah Colton Gallery, Houston
15 min walk • Deborah Colton Gallery, located in the West University neighborhood in Houston, Texas, showcases established and emerging contemporary artists from around the world who work in traditional mediums such as painting, works on paper, sculpture, video, and photography, as well as...
1.5 miSW
City, Area
West University Place, Houston
38 min walk • West University Place, often called West University or West U for short, is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land metropolitan area and southwestern Harris County.
1.7 miSE
Park
Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum, Houston
44 min walk • The Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum is an arboretum located throughout the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas, United States. It is open daily without charge. The arboretum was dedicated in 1999 to honor horticulturist Lynn R. Lowrey.
1 miNW
29°44'31"N • 95°26'5"W
Friends of River Oaks Park - Pumpkin Park, Houston
26 min walk • Park
1.7 miSE
Library
Fondren Library, Houston
43 min walk • Fondren Library is the main library of Rice University in Houston, Texas. The library is named for Walter W. Fondren, a co-founder of the Humble Oil & Refining Company, whose family donated $1 million in 1946 for construction of the library.
0.8 miN
Skyscraper
The Huntingdon, Houston
21 min walk • The Huntingdon is a 503 ft tall skyscraper in Houston, Texas. The 34-floor structure was completed in 1984 by the developer James E. Lyon. It is the 27th tallest building in the city.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
River Oaks, Houston
35 min walk • River Oaks is a residential community located in the center of Houston, Texas, United States. Located within the 610 Loop and between Downtown and Uptown, the community spans 1,100 acres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Upper Kirby?

Nearby attractions include Alabama Theatre, Houston (15 min walk), Deborah Colton Gallery, Houston (15 min walk), Art of the World Gallery, Houston (16 min walk), The Huntingdon, Houston (21 min walk).

Upper Kirby, Houston

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Upper Kirby – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Upper Kirby?