Outdoors & Nature

Hermann Park – Paddle boats, trails, Japanese Garden, and the Houston Zoo.

Buffalo Bayou Park – Hike/bike trails, kayak rentals, skyline views.

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Free, peaceful trails through woods and wetlands.

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park – Cool photo spot with a 64-ft semi-circular water wall.

Museums & Culture

Museum of Fine Arts – Massive collection, always something interesting.

Houston Museum of Natural Science – Dinosaurs, space, gems, and an IMAX theater.

Space Center Houston – NASA’s visitor center. Touch a moon rock, see real spacecraft.

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston – Always free, often edgy.

Food & Drink

Chinatown/Asiatown – Not just Chinese—Vietnamese, Korean, Malaysian. Endless options.

Houston Heights – Trendy bars, coffee shops, and great brunch spots.

Crawfish season (late winter to spring) – Check out places like LA Crawfish or Crawfish & Noodles.

Local Vibes

Montrose – Artsy neighborhood, cool shops, LGBTQ+ nightlife, and eclectic restaurants.

The Galleria – High-end mall, indoor ice skating if that’s your thing.

8th Wonder Brewery – Local beer, big patio, and giant Beatles statues.

Sports & Events

Catch a game – Astros (MLB), Rockets (NBA), Texans (NFL), Dynamo (MLS).

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Feb-Mar) – Rodeo, concerts, and deep-fried everything.