Houston Things to Do

Judges, newspaper reporters, college students and artists all rub elbows here at Warren's Inn on a nightly basis. The dim lighting and over-sized mirrors may inspire an initial chuckle, but everything about the place seems to g... more

Like the Austin original, Houston's Continental Club sports the green and pink neon hanging out front, the steel sign with the 1950s script lettering behind the stage and the "Mercury Man" hanging over the door frame. The club... more

Monday night is open stage night and Tuesdays boast the talent of jazz vibraphonist Harry Sheppard at River Cafe. Boisterous and trendy, this Montrose restaurant attracts a diverse crowd. Patio dining is particularly popular in... more

Lush elegance will transport you back in time to the 1940s Copacabana era. Chandeliers and table lamps are covered with copper sculptures sporting thousands of hammered holes for light to escape; the effect is stunning. Just be... more

Cafe Annie offers a relaxed dining experience with a sophisticated edge. Located in the prestigious Galleria area, its soaring ceilings and multi-level floor plan are appealing to all. Menus are seasonal, so expect innovative p... more

Tucked away in the 20-acre Sam Houston Historical Park downtown, you will find an impressive bit of Texas history. Visit the Heritage Society Museum & Tour that features historical records, and then you can take the outdoor to... more

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Memorial Park is a popular Houston attraction complete with a beautiful three-mile playground with walking paths, picnic sites, baseball fields and surrounding pine trees, gardens and ponds. Appreciate nature's beauty and make... more

Beneath the towering buildings of downtown, you will find numerous houses from various times in Texas history. There is a log cabin from the days before Texas was a republic, a house built during the early years of Texas' Indep... more

Project Row Houses is an organization in downtown Houston formed to inspire art and culture. This simple idea has become a national prototype for what can be accomplished in local conservation, artistic presentation, and social... more