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Mercer Botanic Gardens in Houston

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.

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.

  • Traders Village HoustonFlea Market
  • Memorial City MallShopping Mall
  • Mostly Chocolate & CateringChocolate Shop
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Top things to do in Mercer Botanic Gardens

  • Traders Village Houston in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Traders Village Houston

    4.4 · 11.9k
    Flea Market

    Massive outdoor flea market with shopping, special events, rides & food vendors.

  • Memorial City Mall in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Memorial City Mall

    4.5 · 23.7k
    Shopping Mall

    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 in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Mostly Chocolate & Catering

    5.0 · 137
    Chocolate Shop
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Mercer Botanic Gardens in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Mercer Botanic Gardens

    4.7 · 4.7k
    Botanical Garden

    300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events.

    Every day
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • Sound Revolution Records, Tapes, CDs & Gifts in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Sound Revolution Records, Tapes, CDs & Gifts

    4.7 · 593
    Record Store

    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

  • Euphoria Lounge in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Euphoria Lounge

    4.5 · 643
    Lounge· $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
  • Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill Spring TX in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill Spring TX

    4.8 · 4.6k
    Italian· $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 in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Royal Roastery

    4.5 · 2.1k
    Coffee Shop· $10–20
    Every day
    7 AM – 12 AM
  • Maria Rita's Tex-Mex in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Maria Rita's Tex-Mex

    4.7 · 2.7k
    Tex-Mex

    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 in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Maggiano's Little Italy

    4.5 · 4.6k
    Italian· $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
  • Victor's Deli & Restaurant in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Victor's Deli & Restaurant

    4.4 · 1.2k
    Diner· $10–20

    New York-style deli with familiar sandwiches, homey dinners & breakfast served all day, every day.

    Every day
    7 AM – 8 PM
  • Heights Bier Garten in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Heights Bier Garten

    4.5 · 763
    Beer Garden· $20–30
    Mon–Fri
    3 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 2 AM
  • Dandelion Cafe Bellaire in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Dandelion Cafe Bellaire

    4.4 · 1.4k
    Café & Bakery· $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 in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Black Walnut Kitchen & Bar

    4.4 · 4.2k
    American· $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 in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Lasagna House III

    4.6 · 1.5k
    Italian

    Lasagna, pizzas & pastas fill the menu at this branch of a casual, family-owned Italian eatery.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    11:30 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Mercer Botanic Gardens, Houston

    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    4.3 · 5.2k
    Italian· $10–20 per person

    Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Mercer Botanic Gardens with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Traders Village Houston
  2. 2Memorial City Mall
  3. 3Mostly Chocolate & Catering
  4. 4Euphoria Lounge
  5. 5Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill Spring TX
  6. 6Royal Roastery
  7. 7Maria Rita's Tex-Mex
  8. 8Maggiano's Little Italy
  9. 9Victor's Deli & Restaurant
  10. 10Mercer Botanic Gardens

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