Houston/West Inner Loop

The West Inner Loop encompasses many of the poshest, most upscale neighborhoods and business areas in Houston. Understand Long known as Houston's most exclusive neighborhood, River Oaks is home to a large collection of eye-popping mansions. Get in This affluent neighborhood is easily accessible from Kirby, Willowick, Inwood, and River Oaks Blvd. See Bayou Bend, [1]. Memorial Park, 6501 Memorial Dr., [2]. 6:00am - 11:00pm. Memorial Park is Houston's premier urban park. The park's 2.88-mile jogging trail is very popular with runners and walkers year-round. The park also has miles of mountain bike trails, several tennis courts, and other options for outdoor recreation. Free.  edit 3031 Ella Lee: Murder site of the socialite Doris Angleton 3800 River Oaks Blvd.: The River Oaks Country Club Do River Oaks Theatre. Houston historical landmark theatre.  edit River Oaks Country Club, 1800 River Oaks Blvd.. Very, very exclusive club. If you can meet and resident that is willing to take you, there is golf, tennis, fine dining, and swimming. You cannot get in alone. You either have to be a member or have someone who lives in River Oaks sponsor you for membership.  edit Buy River Oaks Shopping Center, one of America's first suburban shopping districts and a great display of Art Deco architecture. Highland Village Shopping District, [3]. Upscale shops and restaurants.  edit Eat Budget 100% Taquito, 3245 IH-59 (Southwest Fwy. at Buffalo Spwy.), ☎ 713-665-2900, [4]. Trendy, authentic Mexico City-type taco joint.  edit Goode Company Barbeque, 5109 Kirby Dr. One of the city's most reputed barbeque restaurants. $5-10.  edit House of Pies, 3112 Kirby, [5]. 24 hours. The best diner in town. Always open, it is a great option for late night eats serving delicious breakfast, hot coffee, and of course a vast array of pies.  edit Mid-range Chuy's, 2706 Westheimer Rd, [6]. Tex-mex with flair.  edit Epicure Cafe. Tasty European food in a small European like cafe.  edit Mission Burritos, 2245 West Alabama. A few (two?) locations, but 2245 West Alabama has more charm. Biggest, best burritos in town; they always have a 'Burrito of the Month' that is a sure bet.  edit Splurge Churrasco's, 2055 Westheimer Rd. Expensive and delicious South American and Brazilian food.  edit La Griglia, 2002 W Gray St. River Oak's favorite place to eat lunch and have a fine dinner.  edit Smith & Wollensky, 4007 Westheimer Rd. Some of Houston's best steaks. Extremely fine dining.  edit Drink McGonigal's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk (Near Shepherd and US-59), ☎ 713-528-5999 (theduck@mcgonigels.com), [7]. Local bar, probably the best bet to find a variety of special and cask ales. $4/pt.  edit Sleep The St. Regis Hotel ($$$$$), 1919 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027, [8].  edit Contact This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!