Third Ward, Houston

Name: Third Ward
Address: Houston, United States

#246 among attractions in Houston

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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. ()

Coordinates: 29°43'48"N, 95°21'36"W

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South Central Houston (Greater Third Ward)Houston United States

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Third Ward – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blaffer Art Museum, TDECU Stadium, Houston Fire Museum, Project Row Houses.

1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum
Blaffer Art Museum, Houston
29 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...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TDECU Stadium, Houston
22 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.
1.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Houston Fire Museum, Houston
39 min walk • The Houston Fire Museum, also known as the Fire Museum of Houston, is located in the Midtown District of Houston, Texas. The museum contains interactive exhibits and displays featuring antique and modern firefighting paraphernalia.
~1670 ftW
Cycling, Bike rental
Project Row Houses, Houston
9 min walk • Project Row Houses is a development in the Third Ward area of Houston, Texas. Project Row Houses includes a group of shotgun houses restored in the 1990s. Eight houses serve as studios for visiting artists. Those houses are art studios for art related to African-American themes. A row behind the art studio houses single mothers.
0.9 miNW
Monuments and statues
Charlotte Allen Fountain, Houston
23 min walk • The Charlotte Allen Fountain is a 1912 limestone fountain by an unknown artist, installed in Elizabeth Baldwin Park, Houston, in the U.S. state of Texas.
0.5 miNW
Park
Emancipation Park, Houston
14 min walk • Emancipation Park and Emancipation Community Center are located at 3018 Emancipation Ave in the Third Ward area of Houston. It is the oldest park in Houston, and the oldest in Texas.
1.2 miE
Museum, Art gallery
Hines College of Architecture, Houston
31 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.
1.4 miSE
Tower
Moody Towers, Houston
36 min walk • 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.
1.3 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Houston
33 min walk • Trinity Church, in Midtown Houston, Texas, is a parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
1 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Houston
27 min walk • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts is a collaborative force based at the University of Houston.
1.2 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Cullen Performance Hall, Houston
31 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Third Ward?

Nearby attractions include Emancipation Park, Houston (14 min walk), TDECU Stadium, Houston (22 min walk), Charlotte Allen Fountain, Houston (23 min walk).

How to get to Third Ward by public transport?

The nearest stations to Third Ward:

Light rail

Elgin/Third Ward • Lines: Purple (16 min walk)
TSU/UH Athletics District • Lines: Purple (20 min walk)