About this tour
Washington Avenue is where Houston goes to stay out late. Running from near Memorial Park toward downtown, "Wash Ave" is a runway of bars, honky-tonks, wine dives, and dance floors packed into a walkable stretch of storefronts and patios. This after-dark walk samples the corridor's range — a country dance hall, a wine bar, a soccer-themed beer park, and the neighborhood spots in between. Because the action clusters along a few blocks, you can leave the car and travel on foot, which is far smarter given the drinks. Pace yourself, keep water handy, and let the crowd carry you from one lit-up doorway to the next.