My favorite things to do, places to eat, and spots to explore around Houston! From family-friendly activities and hidden gems to great restaurants, date-night ideas, and places the kids will love, this is my running list of the best of Houston. Wheth...
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🪁 Get Outside: Houston Outdoor Adventures
🍝 Where to Eat: Houston Restaurants Worth Trying
☕️ Coffee, Treats & Cozy Stops
🎭 Shows, Museums & Entertainment
🗺️ Worth the Trip: Houston Field Trips & Educational Fun
🎳 Indoor Fun & Rainy-Day Activities
🪁 Get Outside: Houston Outdoor Adventures
Parks, playgrounds, trails, gardens, splash pads, and other fun ways to get outside and explore Houston with the whole family.
We love this well-planned park!
Levy Park
For a walk through nature in the heart of the city, head to the Arboretum!
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Great playground in the middle of Memorial Park!
Vale-Asche Foundation Playground at Memorial Park
Love this zoo! New exhibits and events are popping up all the time!
Houston Zoo
This is a beautiful garden to explore! Even great for family photos!
McGovern Centennial Gardens
🍝 Where to Eat: Houston Restaurants Worth Trying
From family-friendly favorites to local gems and special-occasion spots, these are Houston restaurants worth adding to your must-try list.
We love this Tex Mex place, especially the Damn Goode margaritas!
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina
We love this neighborhood Italian!
Original Carrabba's
Great, fresh Mediterranean food!
Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill
Great sushi! Great drinks! Great ambiance!
Uptown Sushi
Love this restaurant for the food and atmosphere!
Empire Café
Another great Houston Tex Mex staple! Great food! Great margaritas!
Ninfas
A Houston-native burger joint! It’s a must-try!
Southwell's Hamburger Grill
☕️ Coffee, Treats & Cozy Stops
Great Houston coffee shops and cafés for a caffeine fix, sweet treat, casual meet-up, or a little break while you’re out exploring.
Great coffee & place to do remote work!
Slowpokes Houston | Coffee Shop & Eatery
Great local coffee shop to hide away and read or catch up with a friend.
Agora
Locally owned donut shop! Amazing flavors and fun customizations!
River Oaks Donuts
🎭 Shows, Museums & Entertainment
Houston’s best spots for shows, exhibits, museums, performances, and memorable entertainment for kids, adults, and the whole family.
Love music!
The Rustic
Visit our local theater for amazing Broadway tours!
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
This a great museum for people of all ages!
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Amazing market for one-stop Christmas shopping!
Nutcracker Market®
🗺️ Worth the Trip: Houston Field Trips & Educational Fun
Hands-on experiences that make learning fun—from educational attractions and historical sites to unique Houston destinations perfect for a family field trip.
Houston, we have liftoff! A must-see staple of Houston - learn all about space and astronauts at Space Center Houston.
Space Center Houston
🎳 Indoor Fun & Rainy-Day Activities
Houston heat or rainy day? These indoor activities, play spaces, games, and attractions make it easy to have fun without worrying about the weather.
