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Spring Break: Family Friendly Things To Do In Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 03, 2023

With Spring Break just around the corner, Houston is blooming. The city’s museums, parks and hotels have planned an array of fun – and safe – family-friendly activities guaranteed to combat boredom. Take note and plan your itinerary, so you’re ready to head out and explore everything Houston has to offer this Spring Break. Spring Break at the Health Museum March 13-17, 2023 The Health Museum’s Spring Break program takes much of the thinking out of planning an activity by including everything…

People And Dogs Playing In The Water At Johnny Steele Dog Park In Houston, TX

8 Reasons Your Dog Wants To Visit Houston

By Misty Starks on Aug. 31, 2022

We all need a little vacay from the daily perils of life now and then – work, school, bills – but that doesn’t mean we want to take a break from man’s best friend. On the contrary, statistics show that hanging out with your furry companions actually helps you relax even more. Thankfully, Houston is a city that has a growing number of hot spots that show lots of love to those four-legged friends. The Dog-Friendly Houston organization actively advocates for businesses to become more accommodating…

Staircase At Graffiti Park In Houston, TX

8 Places To Take Selfies & Photos In Houston

By Paula Nino Kehr on Aug. 20, 2022

Looking for a place to snap that perfect shot while exploring Houston? With its many green spaces, museums, sculptures and street art, you don’t have to look too hard to find an interesting backdrop for your photos and selfies. Read on to discover some of the coolest spots to take pictures. Smither Park View this post on Instagram A post shared by Smither Park (@smitherpark) This Instagram-worthy Smither Park in south Houston is covered in…

Neighborhood Breakdown and Airbnb Recommendations

By Kathleen Landry on Mar. 05, 2021

Come, stay and play! As the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is definitely worth the visit. H-Town’s storied past and continued expansion yields a huge city dotted with intimate neighborhoods perfect for artistic, gastronomic and touristic exploration. Over the last decade, we’ve seen the popularity in home shares increase tremendously. In addition to hotels, travelers are looking to AirBNB and VRBO in search of vacation accommodations. For those heading to H-Town and interested in this…

Houston First to celebrate the “Spirit of Travel” for National Travel and Tourism Week

By VisitHouston on May. 01, 2020

What is your idea of the perfect trip? Catching a flight? Or perhaps a road trip to your favorite destination? No matter what your preference, travel inspires many of us to go beyond our traditional home fronts in search of adventure, relaxation, and even personal growth. The first full week of May is the time the U.S. travel community celebrates the value the travel and hospitality industry holds for our economy, businesses, and personal well-being. This year's theme for National Travel and…

Thanksgiving Parking in Downtown Houston

By Gabrielle Olmo on Nov. 01, 2019

It's almost that magical time of year again! Thanksgiving season is almost here, and with that comes all of the fun activities that accompany the holiday season in Downtown Houston! The Thanksgiving Parade is a must for both locals and out of state visitors, but parking can be a bit daunting. To help make the holidays all fun and no stress, we've gathered all the downtown parking information you'll need to navigate your holiday fun with no worries. 😉 No matter where you are downtown, we have…

A Royally British Day in Houston

By Zain Bidiwala on May. 18, 2018

The day of the Royal Wedding has arrived! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially trying the knot, and since you're reading this, we'll guess that you weren't able to make the hop across the pond to celebrate with the newlyweds and their nine million closest friends. Fret not, for you can have your own royal British day in Texas' largest city. Care for a Spot of Tea, My Darling? One of Houston's finest boutique hotels offers a proper high tea fit for a queen (or, newly married princess.)…

Houston in 24 Hours: Sharon from L.A.

By Zain Bidiwala on Apr. 13, 2018

With so many ways to enjoy Houston, it can be difficult to figure out how to make the most of your time in the city. Today, we're sharing how Sharon from Los Angeles spent her time seeing some of Houston's best. Who is Sharon? She's a total foodie, loves travel, has a penchant for taking Instragam-worthy photos. Also, she was the winner of our L.A to H-Town sweepstakes (sidenote: her response to our congratulatory e-mail was "ARE YOU SERIOUS???"). FIRST THINGS FIRST We obviously have a huge BBQ…

Camping Around Houston

Mar. 28, 2018

Houston has an annual average temperature of 69 degrees, making it an excellent place to enjoy the many outdoor options just outside of town. From wooded trails to endless coast, here are great places to escape to nature around Houston: Brazos Bend State Park One word: alligators. Located southwest of Houston, just 45 miles away, you’ll find the swamp and diverse nature of Brazos Bend State Park. Here, you’ll find 37 miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails, some of which are…

Coworking in Houston: The 'Bleisure Traveler'

By Paula Nino Kehr on Jan. 25, 2018

Whether you're here for work or pleasure, it seems the work emails never stop. Coworking spaces offer affordable and flexible office spaces for our beloved 'bleisure' traveler. All we ask is that you take a break from work to enjoy Houston while in town! A few years back these spaces were rare around Houston, but now the city is seeing a boom with many coworking spaces – both franchises and homegrown – opening up and more on the way. Now those looking to get out of their home offices or…

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