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Cool Front

Your Guide to Being Outside in Houston

Before the summer sweat fest arrives, take advantage of everything spring has to offer, even for a fleeting time. Check out our guide to outdoor activities in the city, from patios to parks.

Alfresco

Your Fun Spring Guide to Houston Patios

Enjoy the lovely weather while sipping on a cocktail at these outdoor bars and restaurants.

02/28/2025 By Emma Balter

Green Spaces

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Best Parks

The city’s newly renovated and refreshed urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even on those 90-degree days.

01/30/2024 By Katharine Shilcutt and Stephanie Bartels

Films Under the Stars

Houston’s Best Outdoor Theaters and Drive-Ins for Movie Night

Grab some popcorn and your lawn chairs: You no longer have to choose between enjoying the weather and enjoying a film.

03/11/2025 By Rosemary Akpan and Meredith Nudo

Back to Nature

There’s So Much to Love at the Houston Botanic Garden Right Now

Just three years after opening, the park has blossomed into an oasis to nerd out on plant life, enjoy rotating exhibits and special events, and more.

08/10/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Happy Camper

The Only Guide You’ll Need to Sam Houston National Forest

This beautiful park is the best-kept secret for Houstonians who want to connect with nature.

09/07/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Take a Hike

These Houston Trails Promise Beauty and Adventure

You’ve stretched out your hammies, leashed up your good dogs, and are ready to crank out the mileage. But where to?

08/30/2023 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Nature Lovers

Hiking in Houston: A Guide through the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Tips on how to have a great trip to one of Houston's best kept hidden gems.

04/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Roll Out

Houston’s Group Bike Rides Are the Ultimate Form of Protest

There’s something heart-warming about the anarchy of 2,000 people on bikes reclaiming the roads back from cars.

08/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Adventure Time

The Best Trails and Neighborhoods in Houston for Biking

Despite what you might have heard, there’s never been a better time to be a cyclist in the Bayou City.

04/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Farm Fresh

The Best Farmers Markets to Shop for Food in Houston

Skip out on a grocery store run and head to one of these gems instead.

03/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Paddle On

Here's Where to Kayak and Paddle in Houston

Rent Kayaks from Bayou City Adventures at Discovery Green to North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. in Lake Conroe—our city has no shortage of paddle-worthy waterways.

07/21/2022 By Katharine Shilcutt

Twinkle, twinkle

The Best Spots for Stargazing That Houstonians Can Easily Drive To

Escape the city's light pollution to catch a glimpse of the night sky.

9:00am By Sofia Gonzalez and Alexia Partouche

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