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    Home » Things to do » Half Day in Houston » Half Day in Houston: Go Shopping, then Eat at a Cafe that is Cute Like an Antique Store... and has a Playroom for Families!

    Half Day in Houston: Go Shopping, then Eat at a Cafe that is Cute Like an Antique Store... and has a Playroom for Families!

    Modified: Dec 16, 2015 by Jill Jarvis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

    Having fun with the family and exploring Houston can be easy! If you have a few hours, we have ideas on how to spend them with the kids.

    In this Half Day in Houston series, find a place to park, play, explore and eat… all in one spot. Pick what you like or combine with another Half Day post!

    Maryams Cafe front Room
    In this adventure, shop in the cute little shops on 19th Street in the Heights... and eat lunch at a cafe that looks like an antique store... with a play room for kids!  Visit 19th Street in the Heights and Maryam's Cafe!

    Park:

    Find a free parking spot on 19th street or around the block. There is diagonal parking and parallel parking. Just obey they parking signs.

    Explore:

    19th Street in Houston Heights
    1. 19th Street Shopping

    The old buildings on 19th Street have some of the cutest shops. The block before and a block after Maryam's Cafe have gift shops, art shops, clothing stores, resale shops and more. You will find lots of gifts, including funny coasters and mugs, Houston shirts and lots of cards!

    Window shop or go inside!

     

    Maryams Cafe Playroom
    2. Maryam's Cafe - 315 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008

    Maryam's Cafe is like an old antique store where you can order coffee, juices, smoothies, ice cream, breakfast or lunch... and in the back there is a playroom for kids!

    The only trouble with it is, how do you decide between playing in the back or sitting in the thrones (yes, king and queen thrones) in the front window?

    Order lunch or just a drink and let the kids play!

    If you are looking for more fun, this adventure is very very close to some other half-day adventures. Check out the wooden fortress, the bat colony and the farmers market!

    « The Dunlavy - Our Search for Houston's Best Restaurants for Kids
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    About Jill Jarvis

    Jill Jarvis is the owner of JillBJarvis.com, a BigKidSmallCity.com and Things to Do in Houston, with Kids, blog!

    She is the mom of 4 and started the website years ago... when she was tired of constantly cleaning up the same mess in the family room.

    Another mom showed her that you could just go do fun things in Houston, without hours of planning.

    This inspired the blog and changed everything about how she enjoyed life in Houston, with kids!

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