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Exploring Houston’s Museum District

September 27, 2019

Did you know that Houston has, without a doubt, one of the top cultural districts in the entire country? Just southwest of downtown is the Museum District, a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly area home to 19 institutions including museums, galleries, community organizations, and artistic centers. Exploring the Houston Museum District is like...

Stay Cool This Summer

May 23, 2019

Yes. Houston can be oppressively hot during the summer months – no one will argue with that! The miserably humid weather makes finding enjoyable family activities beyond the inside of a comfortably air-conditioned building pretty tough. Luckily, the Houston area has some of the coolest (pun 100% intended) “splash pads”...

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RodeoHouston 2019

January 21, 2019

Did you know that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (aka RodeoHouston) is the largest of its kind…in the world? To say that this event is a popular Texas tradition would be an understatement. In 2017, RodeoHouston’s attendance was more than the population of any city in the state! This...

Your Guide to Houston’s Best Holiday Lights

October 23, 2018

Falalalala, it's that time of the year! Going to see holiday lights is a tradition many honor every season. Houston has some of THE best holiday lights around. Here's your guide to a few of our very favorites. Lights in the Heights Lights in the Heights is one of Houston’s...

Houston Treasure Hunt: An Activity for the Whole Family

December 18, 2017

Welcome to the city of wonders. Houston is home to a NASA training facility, as well as a world-class zoo and aquarium, dinosaur skeletons, rare plants and even a Dreadnought class battleship. If you’re looking for an activity that’s a little more off the beaten path, we’ve crafted a unique...

Activities for Your Group Trip to Houston

November 20, 2017

Houston is an accommodating city for large or small groups. With more than 2.3 million residents and 667 square miles of land, there are plentiful indoor and outdoor activities that can accommodate large parties. The best place to start is with a centrally located place for your stay in Houston....

Where to Watch Football in Houston

October 5, 2017

Houston is a major football town. Sure, it doesn’t have the rabid fans of Seattle or the history of Wisconsin’s Lambeau Field, but Houston natives take their pigskin seriously. There’s always a game on locally, whether it’s the Super Bowl or just a nearby college team on one of Houston’s...

Visiting Houston with Kids: The Perfect 1-Day Plan

September 22, 2017

Houston with Kids. About one-quarter of the city’s population is under 18, which explains why many of the city’s amenities welcome all ages. While some upscale eateries frown on toddlers at the table, most eateries offer booster seats and friendly smiles to families. Some even have crayons and games to occupy...

Top 5 Houston Sites for History Buffs

August 31, 2017

Texas is loaded with historical sites – and we’re not just talking about the Alamo. In 1836, General Sam Houston won independence for part of what’s now Southeastern Texas at the Battle of San Jacinto. That year, two brothers founded the town of Houston in his name. Since then, the...