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University Place
Largely residential, leafy University Place is home to Rice University and the Museum of Fine Arts, which has a wide-ranging collection. The adjacent Cullen Sculpture Garden has works by notable artists like Matisse and Rodin, while the Contemporary Arts Museum features edgy mixed-media installations. Rice Village is an open-air mall with local and big-name fashion brands, sleek American eateries, and casual cafes.