Did you know more than 750 murals can be found across the Greater Houston area? So, which neighborhoods do you need to visit to take in Houston’s iconic murals? Let’s go on a field trip.
The East End Favorites
More than 25 murals are located in Houston’s East End. So, where should you begin? You definitely have to check-out the “Welcome to the East End” mural on Harrisburg Boulevard featuring a Houston icon, Mama Ninfa Laurenzo, who created the Tex-Mex favorite Ninfa’s. If you were born and raised in Houston, then it’s worth snapping a photo at the “Houston Raised Me” mural on Canal Street.
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What To See in The Heights
You can’t make a trip to the Heights without visiting the “Greetings from Houston” mural on White Oak Drive. Houston artist Daniel Anguilu created the popular Houston mural, featuring some Houston staples like a rocket ship, Heights stamp, and a cactus with a Texas flag. Want to celebrate the ‘Stros? Take a photo in front of the Astros star mural on 19th street.
Midtown Murals
The popular brunch spot The Breakfast Klub is known for their tasty food, but also for their murals honoring Black history. In the past, they’ve had murals of former President Barack Obama and first lady, Michelle Obama, and also of George Floyd. Now, they have a mural paying tribute to four Black trailblazers: Marcus Garvey, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.
The Most Houston
The Houston is Inspired mural was originally created in 2013 as a way to create buzz about the city beyond Houston. It worked! The mural, located right across the street from Market Square Park in downtown, is now one of the most posted photos of Houston on Instagram.
Want to see more art? Here’s our guide to Houston’s must see museums.
