HE HEARTBEAT of the Ballpark District is of course the amazing Minute Maid Stadium. Located in downtown's old Union Station, Minute Maid Park features a vintage, full-sized locomotive that runs along  the left-field wall, retractable roof and a truly classic atmosphere complete with red brick masonry and natural grass.

Surrounding the ballpark is an array of iconic restaurants and old warehouse buildings that have been converted to lofts and unique office space. 

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The state-of-the-art Minute Maid Park anchors the ballpark district and is home to the Houston Astros.

HE HEARTBEAT of the Ballpark District is of course the amazing Minute Maid Stadium. Located in downtown's old Union Station, Minute Maid Park features a vintage, full-sized locomotive that runs along  the left-field wall, retractable roof and a truly classic atmosphere complete with red brick masonry and natural grass.

Surrounding the ballpark is an array of iconic restaurants and old warehouse buildings that have been converted to lofts and unique office space. 

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Hometown heroes, Houston Astros, are members of MLB's Central Division of the National League.

HE HEARTBEAT of the Ballpark District is of course the amazing Minute Maid Stadium. Located in downtown's old Union Station, Minute Maid Park features a vintage, full-sized locomotive that runs along  the left-field wall, retractable roof and a truly classic atmosphere complete with red brick masonry and natural grass.

Surrounding the ballpark is an array of iconic restaurants and old warehouse buildings that have been converted to lofts and unique office space. 

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Irma's is a long-time favorite of Houston politicos and local business people.

HE HEARTBEAT of the Ballpark District is of course the amazing Minute Maid Stadium. Located in downtown's old Union Station, Minute Maid Park features a vintage, full-sized locomotive that runs along  the left-field wall, retractable roof and a truly classic atmosphere complete with red brick masonry and natural grass.

Surrounding the ballpark is an array of iconic restaurants and old warehouse buildings that have been converted to lofts and unique office space. 

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Considered Houston's Tex-Mex goddess, Irma runs the restaurant along with her kids (left to right) Louis, Monica and Tony.

HE HEARTBEAT of the Ballpark District is of course the amazing Minute Maid Stadium. Located in downtown's old Union Station, Minute Maid Park features a vintage, full-sized locomotive that runs along  the left-field wall, retractable roof and a truly classic atmosphere complete with red brick masonry and natural grass.

Surrounding the ballpark is an array of iconic restaurants and old warehouse buildings that have been converted to lofts and unique office space. 

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Cool lofts and warehouse buildings still pepper the district and are home to creative companies such as FMG Design.

HE HEARTBEAT of the Ballpark District is of course the amazing Minute Maid Stadium. Located in downtown's old Union Station, Minute Maid Park features a vintage, full-sized locomotive that runs along  the left-field wall, retractable roof and a truly classic atmosphere complete with red brick masonry and natural grass.

Surrounding the ballpark is an array of iconic restaurants and old warehouse buildings that have been converted to lofts and unique office space. 

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Lola Savannah Coffee Company keeps a low profile at their downtown roasting facility.