If you have a hands-on learner at home—and at a certain age, what child isn't?—then play a visit to the Children's Museum of Houston. As its name indicates, the museum is geared specifically toward pint-sized learners. That means every colorful exhibit invites kids to touch, not like a stuffy history museum. Make the short drive […]
Rain or shine, the Houston Zoo is always open. Even when raindrops start to pitter and patter on your roof, the indoor animal houses offer safe haven for you and your family. Ogle the colorful, winged critters inside the Tropical Bird House or check out the many sea turtles, octopus, and jellyfish at the Kipp […]
Spending the day at the golf course can be quite an expensive outing. That doesn't have to be the case, though, if you get your swings in at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. Regulars say the rates are quite affordable, and the course, as well as the views, are rather impressive. Gus Wortham Park Golf […]
The vending machine at the Cockrell Butterfly Center is probably unlike any you've encountered before. In place of the typical sweets and salty chips you'll find inside most vending machines, this Insect Vending Machine dispenses snacks made with insects as the main ingredient. It features different delicacies from around the world, and you might be […]
The staff at SweetCup makes its gelato in small batches, fresh every day. It's one of the ways they pay homage to the gelato pioneers of Italy. SweetCup's owner got to interact with them firsthand on her honeymoon, during which she fell in love with Italian cafes and their unique sweets. In fact, she couldn't […]
What Southside Espresso lacks in size it more than makes up for in creativity. That much is clear in unique beverages like the sweet potato latte or clove-and-cardamom spiked latte. Sip one of these gourmet coffee drinks or build your own from the house-made syrups located behind the coffee bar. Of course, if you're in […]
YogaOne Studios is about more than just exercise. In fact, spreading positive vibes and creating an upbeat environment is a priority at this studio. YogoaOne strives to provide exercise sessions that are "positively life changing." Lucky for you, there are five studios in Houston and one of them is located just a short distance from […]
If you like to drink wine and always dreamed of being an artist, Pinot's Palette can make your desires a reality. At this Houston BYOB studio, guests are instructed on how to paint a picture, and encouraged to sip on some wine while they work. Make the short trip from 3800 Main and see what […]
In the age of Wii and other contemporary home gaming systems, air hockey has gone out of style. Not at Joystix Classic Games and Pinball, though. This old-school arcade boasts an air hockey table, foosball, ping pong, and countless other vintage game tables and machines that should throw you right back to simpler times. Located […]
The Theater Under the Stars at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a unique venue that features a variety of performances. When the theater was founded in 1968, it was actually an open-air theater in Miller Park. These days, the stage at the TUTS is situated below a plethora of fiberoptic stars, which […]