The family behind Sprouts Farmers Market has long believed that fresh, organic produce and other foods should be available to everyone, not just people with enough money to pay high prices. That's why the family of grocers decided to open the very first Sprouts Farmers Market in 2002, a no-frills grocery store focused on low prices and high quality foods.

Sprouts responsibly sources its inventory from eco-friendly producers and also operates in a way that's conscious of the earth's limited resources, so you can feel good about shopping here. Its budget-friendly, earth-friendly stockpile includes rows and rows of produce bins nearly overflowing with organic and local fruits and vegetables as well as a large bulk food section with more than 200 rices, coffees, spices, and everything in between. Full deli, meat, and seafood counters as well as extensive beer and wine, frozen foods, and vitamin sections round out the floor plan at Sprouts Farmers Market.

Sprouts Farmers Market
22506 Tomball Parkway
Houston, TX 77070
(832) 698-0004
www.sprouts.com
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The sphere of art extends well beyond classic paintings and sculptures, which is exactly why the Art Car Museum exists. It not only shows off a collection of art cars—that is, vehicles decked out to become true works of art—but also serves as a home for other offbeat masterpieces that wouldn't fit in at your standard museum.

If you want to know more about the art car movement, just head to the museum and ogle its resident art cars firsthand. Expect to see a classic car embellished with fiery deities and ebbing ocean waves, a station wagon decked out in glitzy holiday lights, and even a roadster almost completely obscured by an enormous (and slightly terrifying) stuffed bunny called Rex Rabbit. Check out the museum's schedule for special exhibits that will only be in town for a limited time.

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

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In a former life, The Water Works at Sabine Street were not a destination; they were a part of the City of Houston's water system. But when The Water Works stopped functioning for the water system, they were transformed into the focal point of Buffalo Bayou Park, a four-acre perch from which locals can drink in a view of the city's skyline.

Stroll beyond The Water Works to see what else this beloved 160-acre park in the heart of Houston has to offer. Many locals tout it as a natural escape in the midst of the city's hustle and bustle, going here to hike, bike, boat, and to enjoy the nice weather. There's a lot to see at Buffalo Bayou Park, and it regularly hosts outdoor events for the community. So keep an eye out for things to do on the calendar, like the Second Saturday Boat Ride or the Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour.

Buffalo Bayou Park
18-3600 Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 752-0314
buffalobayou.org/visit
www.yelp.com/biz/buffalo-bayou-park-houston

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