Travel & Outdoors

Green Spaces

The Women Behind Houston’s Most Beloved Parks

Ima Hogg, Barbara Jordan, Christia Adair—the activists, conservationists, and pioneers whose names grace Houston’s green spaces.

06/04/2026 By Isobella Jade

Field Trip

The Best Farms Near Houston for a Family Day Out

Load up the car and head to these farms for baby goats, strawberry fields, hay mountains, and wine and beer gardens for the grown-ups.

05/21/2026 By Isobella Jade

Skate or Die

The Best Skateparks in Houston, According to a Teenage Skater

Lee & Joe Jamail, North Houston Skatepark, Alief, and every Houston skatepark worth rolling to—plus where to buy gear.

05/18/2026 By Saba Khonsari

Get Your Kicks

Why Amarillo’s Route 66 Centennial Should Be Your Next Texas Road Trip

The Texas Route 66 Festival, Cadillac Ranch, Palo Duro Canyon, and every reason a Houston skeptic became a Panhandle convert.

05/07/2026 By Atoosa Ryanne Arfa

Hit the Road

The Best Texas Family Road Trips You Can Take from Houston

Indoor water parks, Hill Country state parks, and historic Texas cities worth loading up the car for this summer.

04/22/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Saba Khonsari

Bring Your A-Game

This Texas City Is a Sports Lover’s Perfect Getaway

Big screens, great barbecue, and world-class golf—Frisco is worth the stay, even if you're not a Cowboys fan.

04/03/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Bayougraphy

How Joe Panzarella Went from "Never Coming Back" to Running for Houston City Council

Joe Panzarella spent years abroad before Houston pulled him back, transforming a BikeHouston volunteer into District C's most compelling candidate.

04/01/2026 By Erica Cheng

Where to Stay

Houston's Best Hotels

Hotel Saint Augustine, the Post Oak, the Thompson, and every Houston hotel worth booking.

03/23/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Get Outta Town!

The Texan’s Guide to Vacationing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Swap Houston’s humidity for an enchanted wilderness stay in the mountains.

03/12/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

West Texas Insider

A Local’s Guide to Marfa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

Beyond Prada Marfa, discover burritos, bars, and an arts scene that made this town famous.

03/09/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Spring in Houston

Where to Find Houston’s Most Beautiful Public Gardens

These seven public gardens highlight Houston’s biodiversity during the city’s most beautiful season.

03/04/2026 By Claire Sewell

Happy Wallets

The Best Free Things to Do in Houston Right Now

Museums, movies, music, and more—here’s how to explore Houston for zilch.

03/03/2026 By Claire Anderson, Jessica Lodge, and Daniel Renfrow

Check in

Hotel Daphne Brings Boutique Luxury to Houston’s Heights

Plus, a new Italian restaurant from Pass and Provisions and Elro chef Terrence Gallivan.

02/18/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Choose Your Adventure

A Weekend in The Woodlands

Stay, shop, dine, and play—The Woodlands is your choose-your-own weekend escape.

02/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Close enough

The Best Day Trips Within 2.5 Hours of Houston

Parks, museums, farms, warm springs, and small towns that make it easy to escape the city—without committing to a long road trip.

02/06/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Editor’s Note

What Traveling Solo Across Texas Taught Me

A train trip through Texas reminded me that solitude can open the door to connection.

02/05/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Sun City Guide

Exploring El Paso: Sun City’s Ultimate Travel Guide

Savor tacos, murals, and Texas border culture and history with a mountainous backdrop.

02/02/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Date Night, Remixed

Houston Date Ideas That Go Beyond Dinner and Drinks

Skip crowded restaurants and plan a Houston date built around art, music, nature, and memorable experiences—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any night out.

01/29/2026 By Emma Balter

On the Move

For Many Black Houstonians, Travel No Longer Feels Optional

Black Houstonians are traveling more intentionally, balancing joy, safety, and community as they explore the world on their own terms.

01/29/2026 By Brooke A. Lewis

Small-Town Stopover

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

With mountains, art, and great food, Alpine holds its own next to Marfa.

01/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Houstonia Magazine

Travel & Outdoors

The Best Texas Family Road Trips You Can Take from Houston

A Local’s Guide to Marfa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

Where to Find Houston’s Most Beautiful Public Gardens

The Best Day Trips Within 2.5 Hours of Houston

This Texas City Is a Sports Lover’s Perfect Getaway

A Beginner’s Guide to Texas State Parks

The Women Behind Houston’s Most Beloved Parks

The Best Farms Near Houston for a Family Day Out

The Best Skateparks in Houston, According to a Teenage Skater

Why Amarillo’s Route 66 Centennial Should Be Your Next Texas Road Trip

The Best Texas Family Road Trips You Can Take from Houston

This Texas City Is a Sports Lover’s Perfect Getaway

How Joe Panzarella Went from "Never Coming Back" to Running for Houston City Council

Houston's Best Hotels

The Texan’s Guide to Vacationing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A Local’s Guide to Marfa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

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