Mariah & Michael
Things To Do
The Menil Collection
Designed by one of my personal favorites, Renzo Piano, the Menil Campus is home to a permanent collection of great contemporary art and a rotating gallery of Duchamp, Man Ray, and Max Ernst. Admission is free, so stop by and be sure to go for a walk around the grounds. -Michael
The Galleria
I'll be honest: I've never been here. However, Dallas has a Galleria Mall I'm incredibly proud of and I feel like there's no way Houston's is better. However, those who call Houston home swear up and down that the Houston Galleria is better, so it's probably worth visiting and seeing for yourself - Mariah
James Turrell's "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace
James Turrell does a lot of work with light and scale, and Skyspace is no different. It's hard to explain, but it's essentially a beautiful light sequence that runs at sunrise and sunset. Don't worry about making a reservation. The space is free and open to the public, but I recommend you get there about 30 minutes before sunrise or sunset to get a good view of the light sequence. While you're here, feel free to enjoy some of the free exhibitions at the Moody Center as well - Michael
Blue Bell Creameries
This recommendation is out of the way, but I don't make it lightly. Blue Bell is the world's best ice cream and you can make a pilgrimage to the promised land if you have a car. Hours are fairly limited, but the ice cream parlor here has flavors you can't get in store. If you can't make your way to Brenham, Texas, don't worry! Head on over to your H-E-B and grab pints of their Homemade Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Banana Pudding, and Cookies 'n Cream -Mariah
Montrose
Houston is a very LGBTQ+-friendly city and Montrose is Houston's most prominent LGBTQ neighborhood. Here you'll find plenty of trendy bars, diverse restaurants, and eclectic coffee shops. Our recs: Pho Saigon and The Toasted Coconut
Houston Heights
Whenever we're in town we try to find a bar in the Heights to grab a drink and catch up with friends. The Heights has plenty of great bars, boutiques, and fun restaurants. Our recs: Street Food Thai Market, Crawfish & Noodles, and BB's
Shipleys
If you do nothing else for breakfast on Sunday, please make sure you go to one of the 100 Shipley's locations in the greater Houston area. Shipley's is an institution in Houston and not to be missed. Get yourself a dozen glazed doughnuts and an assortment of kolaches before you tackle the rest of the day