Main Street Market Square Historic District, Houston

Name: Main Street Market Square Historic District
Address: Houston, United States

#338 among attractions in Houston

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture

Main Street Market Square Historic District

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Main Street Market Square Historic District, Houston

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Main Street Market Square Historic District is a historic district in Houston, Texas that includes the Market Square Park. It includes buildings nearby, as well as the square itself. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 29°45'43"N, 95°21'43"W

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Inner Loop (Downtown Houston)Houston United States

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Main Street Market Square Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Warehouse Live, Houston
21 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.
~1160 ftS
Nightlife
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Houston
6 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...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Minute Maid Park, Houston
14 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...
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
PNC Stadium, Houston
23 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...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Toyota Center, Houston
20 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...
~900 ftSW
Architecture
JPMorgan Chase Tower, Houston
5 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...
~1510 ftE
Bridge
San Jacinto Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou, Houston
8 min walk • The San Jacinto Street Bridge is a viaduct which crosses Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This bridge was built in 1914 to replace an iron pivot bridge of 1883 origin, and rehabilitated in 1997.
~1760 ftW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Bayou Music Center, Houston
9 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.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston
12 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.
~1280 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Wortham Theater Center, Houston
7 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.
~1030 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Jones Hall, Houston
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Main Street Market Square Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Market Square Park, Houston (2 min walk), Market Square Tower, Houston (3 min walk), Houston Cotton Exchange Building, Houston (3 min walk), Merchants and Manufacturers Building, Houston (4 min walk).

How to get to Main Street Market Square Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Main Street Market Square Historic District:

Light rail

Preston • Lines: Red (2 min walk)
Central Station Capitol • Lines: Green, Purple (7 min walk)

Train

Houston (13 min walk)

Bus

Burnett Transit Center (19 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center (25 min walk)