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Houston Gems You’ll Want to Gatekeep 🤎
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items Not every spot is fancy, but the food, vibes, hidden gems, and hospitality make them worth the trip every time. Comment below if you’ve been to any underrated Houston spots or if you need suggestions.
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Outdoorsy Gems💛
Foodie Vibes Gems💚
Houstonian Vibes for local spots in the H!
Outdoorsy Gems💛
Pick a few calm spots around Houston and go when the day feels cooler. It’s best for early morning or later evening hits best because the heat and humidity will humble you. Bring your Stanley cup and liquid iv!
The quiet walking trails, birds, and butterflies feels surprisingly calming for the busy city. If you’re lucky enough to find an owl; please leave a comment below. I will say have your Stanley cup and liquid iv because it gets hot in Houston.
Houston Audubon Society that helps with getting your steps in.
It is homestead-style markets with jams, sourdough, pasture-raised meats, handmade items, and cozy small-town energy. Bring your shorts and cowboy boots to get some fresh goodies.
Tomball Farmers Market (Strawberries is the way to go)
It is a nice nature area but be mindful that there isn’t a restroom. I love the discovery aspect of the park but I don’t like the no restroom aspect. There are restrooms nearby restrooms and facilities located at the nearby trailheads and adjacent pa...
George Mitchell Nature Preserve in The Woodlands
It’s a bunch of foods places nearby and very kid friendly. It is perfect for a birthday party and the restrooms are nice. The water pad is really cold lol
Levy Park - It has a water pad for the kids!
Houston staple! This is so pretty and calming. Japan feeling without paying thousands for a plane ticket. Go see for yourself.
Japanese Garden Houston where you get the feel of Japan without paying thousands.
Foodie Vibes Gems💚
These have great food and hospitality.
I will say you have to go early to get your food or you will be in a long line. The long line is worth the hospitality, culture and vibes. Comment below if you been here before. I would recommend the baked potato 👌🏽
Triple J's Smokehouse- Get the baked potato!
Yes, this might be in a neighborhood that is rough but their hospitality is on part and food is good. Shrimp fried rice me please! 🤤 If you don’t want to go in then go through the drive-thru.
TIMMY CHAN'S - Best shrimp fried rice!
Nice and elegant brunch spot. Healthy but very home made feeling. Save some for dessert because the Hummingbird Cake is 😊
Black Walnut in the Woodlands. Awesome dessert and brunch.
I will say I went here when vegan and after of course my tastebuds changed. I loved the shrimp tacos and spinach pizza. Omg they took away the spinach pizza but they have other options.
Bella green hunny their breakfast is fire!
Always hot! My cousin and I would stay in the long car line out to the street for these donuts. I always wanted to franchise one but anywho have you tried them at this location?!💕
Best donut spot and oh the one on Homestead as well 👏🏽😩
This is not a park lol it’s a place to vibe to and I loved it during college days. I would still recommend if you into an outdoor scenery vibe. Comment below if you been here before?!
Prospect Park 😩 A lounge to have a good time & food.
Good music, sights, and people. Don’t forgot to get on the Ferris wheel! I love this place to have a good girls night.
Sunset Rooftop Lounge in the H!
Houstonian Vibes for local spots in the H!
Favorite restaurants on different sides of towns of Houston.
This is a great place for the whole family to visit and learn something new. Houston staple that you don’t want to miss. Space center Houston is a place to get your steps in.
Space Center Houston -I loved this place as a kid 🛸
The best times to go is when the kids are in school if you want a couples day. But, the weekend is fine for smaller kids.
The Health Museum- I love this place💕
Please wear your clothes you do not care about it reminds me of the 90s slime studio! It was a fun experience and I will go back. Comment below if you have been and oh try to go on a chill day like Tuesday.
Ready to get slimed! Sloomoo💚