Automobiles are functional, but style is important. The Art Car Museum builds on that style, as artists use many materials to not just decorate, but turn the automobile into a real work of art. Located across from Spotts Park, the Art Car Museum might be one of the most unique museums that you will ever see. You’ll have a good time just walking around and seeing how an artist’s vision can transform a station wagon or classic car into something so much more. But that’s not all – you’ll also see interesting paintings, sculptures that use re-purposed materials and featured artist that use all sorts of media. The Art Car Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Art Car Museum
140 Heights Boulevard
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-5526
http://www.yelp.com/biz/art-car-museum-houston

Buffalo Bayou is one of Houston’s greatest treasures—both historically and now. Restoration efforts over the past decade have ensured that this resource area remains environmentally robust and recreationally rich. Attend some of the events at Buffalo Bayou and catch the excitement.

Walking and biking trails offer increasingly significant ecological diversity as volunteers replace invasive species with native flora. Playgrounds and dog parks support the riparian destination for family-friendly weekends. Boat rentals allow great choices for paddle trips.  Check out the revitalized wharfs and landings.

Nights on Blue Bayou feature various arts and exhibitions, including free outdoor music series at the Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade.  Buffalo Bayou is known for its Annual Regatta, and also for its yearly celebration of Asian culture with the Dragon Boat Festival and races.

Pontoon Boat Tours are returning after the loss of the Osprey to a fire at the Drennan Field Office. One of the most alluring trips is Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Boat Tour at dusk in season. Contrary to common myths, these flying mammals are tremendously beneficial to the community in terms of pollination and limiting mosquitoes and other pests.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Vine Street Studios
1113 Vine Street Suite 200
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 752-0314
www.buffalobayou.org

Goode Company serves up tasty, no-nonsense Texas BBQ. Order your meat by the pound and some sides to take home, or get yourself a plate to eat there. Sandwiches and entrée plates come with your choice of beef brisket, pulled pork, Czech sausage, honey smoked ham, turkey breast, chicken, duck, jalapeno sausage, pork ribs and turkey sausage. Jalapeno corn bread comes with your entrée and sides include baked potato, Austin baked beans, jalapeno pinto beans, coleslaw and jambalaya Texana. Beer and wine are served — but save room for pecan pie!

Open Monday through Sunday from 11a.m. until 10p.m.

Goode Barbeque Company
5109 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-2530
http://www.yelp.com/biz/goode-company-barbeque-houston