Things to Do in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston A large botanical garden with a cypress swamp, a bamboo garden, and a collection of tropical plants. It also features a children's garden and a walking trail.
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Traders Village Houston ★ 4.4 · 11.9k
Massive outdoor flea market with shopping, special events, rides & food vendors.
Memorial City Mall ★ 4.5 · 23.8k
Large complex with familiar retail shops, dining, movies, a carousel, play area & ice-skating rink.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 8 PM
Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Mostly Chocolate & Catering ★ 5.0 · 143
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 12 PM – 4 PM
Sun Closed
Mercer Botanic Gardens ★ 4.7 · 4.8k
300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events.
Every day 8 AM – 7 PM
Sound Revolution Records, Tapes, CDs & Gifts ★ 4.7 · 596
This shop carries a range of CDs, vinyl records & DVDs plus smoking devices, skateboards & T-shirts.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Mercer Botanic Gardens
Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill Spring TX ★ 4.8 · 4.6k· $10-20
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Royal Roastery ★ 4.5 · 2.2k· $10–20
Every day 7 AM – 12 AM
Maria Rita's Tex-Mex ★ 4.7 · 2.7k· $10–20 per person
Relaxed outlet whipping up traditional Tex-Mex snacks & mains, plus happy hours & breakfast options.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Maggiano's Little Italy ★ 4.5 · 4.7k· $20–30
Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Euphoria Lounge ★ 4.5 · 652· $20-60
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 6 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 6 PM – 2 AM
Sat 6 PM – 2 AM
Sun 2 PM – 10 PM
Heights Bier Garten ★ 4.5 · 780· $20–30
Mon–Fri 3 PM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 2 AM
Dandelion Cafe Bellaire ★ 4.4 · 1.4k· $10–20
American breakfast & lunch plus pastries & coffee featured in a sunny space with modern accents.
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 3 PM
Fri 7 AM – 4 PM
Sat 7 AM – 4 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
Black Walnut Kitchen & Bar ★ 4.4 · 4.3k· $10–20
Branch of a warm, casual chain offering American fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner & a full bar.
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 9 PM
Fri 7 AM – 10 PM
Sat 7 AM – 10 PM
Sun 7 AM – 9 PM
Lasagna House III ★ 4.6 · 1.5k
Lasagna, pizzas & pastas fill the menu at this branch of a casual, family-owned Italian eatery.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 3:30 PM
Picos Restaurant ★ 4.3 · 2.8k
Vibrant Mexican mainstay serving hearty Mexican fare & margaritas amid a festive atmosphere.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 9 PM
Fri 8 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8 AM – 10 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
Victor's Deli & Restaurant ★ 4.4 · 1.2k· $10–20
New York-style deli with familiar sandwiches, homey dinners & breakfast served all day, every day.
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1 Traders Village Houston 2 Memorial City Mall 3 Mostly Chocolate & Catering 4 Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill Spring TX 5 Royal Roastery 6 Maria Rita's Tex-Mex 7 Maggiano's Little Italy 8 Euphoria Lounge 9 Mercer Botanic Gardens 10 Sound Revolution Records, Tapes, CDs & Gifts Ready to plan Mercer Botanic Gardens? Turn these Mercer Botanic Gardens picks into a day-by-day Houston plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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