Things To Do

Cidercade Houston

Only $12 play all day!

Hobbit Cafe

McIntyre's Downtown

Lots of space, games, and fun drinks.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is the largest cultural institution in the southwest region of the United States. The Museum’s encyclopedic collections of nearly 70,000 objects cover world cultures dating from antiquity to the present and include in-depth holdings of American art, European paintings, Pre-Columbian and African gold, decorative arts and design, photography, prints and drawings, 20th- and 21st-century painting and sculpture, and Latin American art.

Two Hands Corn Dogs

China Town

Houston Botanic Garden

Radiant Nature, presented by Reliant, is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. See a majestic 200-foot-long dragon, a soaring 12-foot-tall peacock with a fan that gracefully unfurls, and much more. Explore an interactive zone buzzing with illuminated swings, whimsical seesaws, a digital kaleidoscope you can step inside, and other immersive, Instagram-worthy features.

Cockrell Butterfly Center

$12 for adults; $10 for children 3-11 Sun-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Thurs 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Part of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Cockrell Butterfly Center is a destination in its own right. The three-story glass structure containing a 50-foot waterfall houses anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 individual butterflies from 60 different species at any given time. Though butterflies get top billing, the center is home to other insects, such as praying mantises and hissing cockroaches, in the Brown Hall of Entomology. Additionally it shelters larger-than-life models and interactive exhibits.

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Indulge in a steam room or a sauna at Trellis, or the high-tech skincare treatments at Post Oak Hotel. Luxuriate in the organic products and treatments at Milk and Honey, or the cavernous plunge pool at Fiori Spa.

Rice Village

Known locally as simply The Village, Houston's bustling shopping zone draws residents, tourists, and students from nearby Rice University to its 16-block bundle of boutique and chain stores, along with lively bars, coffee shops, and international restaurants. There are also live music venues, in addition to beauty salons, residences, and grocery outlets

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in southwest Houston is officially the first traditional Hindu Mandir of its kind not just in the city, but in all of North America, offering a place of serenity, peace, worship, and prayer. Even if you’re not into spirituality, the atmosphere of the area, combined with the striking, magnificent facade of the building enough to warrant a visit.

House of Pies

Blast from the past! Visit this old timey diner and get a slice of pie!

Water Wall

One of Houston’s most beloved landmarks, the waterwall in Uptown (2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston) is a must stop photo op! Listen to the gentle roar of the waterwall as tranquility overcomes you in this beautiful urban setting. Pro Tip: We love packing a picnic and sitting in the live oak tree lined park with the waterwall as our view. It’s definitely a must see.

Color Factory Houston

Color Factory is a celebration for your senses. We tap into the joy of color through the expression of art to create experiences that make people of all ages smile, connect, remember, and feel like kids again. Each of our locations boast over a dozen immersive installations that expand your boundaries of perception, indulge you in play and discovery, and engage your senses in unexpected ways.

Red Lion British Pub

No-frills English-inspired pub serving pints & whiskies alongside classic pub grub & Indian dishes.