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Haunted Hours

The Ghostly Legends That Still Haunt Galveston

10/27/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Fantasy awaits

A Beginner’s Quest to the Texas Renaissance Festival

10/23/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Nature, Nearby

Top 5 Texas State Parks Within 2 Hours of Houston

10/22/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Into the wild

A Beginner’s Guide to Texas State Parks

10/16/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Easy Travel

Perfect Day Trips, 2.5 Hours or Less from Houston

08/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Step By 10K Step

Where to Walk 10,000 Steps in Houston—And Why It’s Worth the Sweat

07/11/2025 By Mellanie Perez

Haunted Hours

The Ghostly Legends That Still Haunt Galveston

Historic Galveston Ghost Tours takes visitors beyond the Hotel Galvez and Moody Mansion, uncovering chilling stories in Ashton Villa, the Mansard House, and more.

10/27/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Fantasy awaits

A Beginner’s Quest to the Texas Renaissance Festival

Here’s how to conquer the 51-year-old festival like a king with daggers, turkey legs, high tea, and camping.

10/23/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Nature, Nearby

Top 5 Texas State Parks Within 2 Hours of Houston

Trade traffic for nature—trails, lakes, and starry skies are closer than you think.

10/22/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Starlight and Cinema

Grab the Lawn Chairs: Here’s Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in Houston

Finally, good weather has returned to Houston. It's time to enjoy this rare moment by catching a movie at one of the city's many outdoor screens.

10/20/2025 By Rosemary Akpan and Meredith Nudo

Into the wild

A Beginner’s Guide to Texas State Parks

Campsites, maps, events, and family tips all considered—this guide makes your first state park trip easier.

10/16/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Spooky season

Houston’s Creepiest Trails to Explore This Halloween

Haunted forests and zombie chases on local trails promise chills, thrills, and family-friendly frights.

10/08/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Greatest Hits

A Complete Bucket List of the Best Things to Do in Houston

Whether you’re in Houston for a day or a lifetime, we have ideas.

10/06/2025 By Emma Balter

Oh My Gourd

Where to Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin in Houston This Fall

From Insta-ready pumpkin houses to hayrides and haunted trails, these Houston patches are gourd-geous picks for your autumn adventures.

10/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Festival vibes

How to Do Austin City Limits like a Pro

From what to pack to where to eat, here’s how to survive—and thrive—at Austin’s biggest music festival.

09/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Big Tex

Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 State Fair of Texas

From fried favorites to concerts, parades, and family fun, here’s how to make the most of your trip to Dallas’s Fair Park this year.

09/23/2025 By Amanda Albee and Courtney E. Smith

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Cultural Mecca

The Ultimate Oaxaca Travel Guide: Street Food, Mezcal, Markets, and More

Plan a weekend in Oaxaca, where mercados, mezcal, and culture collide.

09/18/2025 By Emma Balter

Houston In Color

Queen B Gold, Be Someone Blue, and Queso Yellow: Welcome to Houston's IAH

James Glassman’s H-Tones turns everything from Ninfarita Yellow to Menil Gray into swatches that greet travelers from around the world.

09/12/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

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.

09/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Alexia Partouche

Beat the heat

Where to Chase the Best Waterfalls in Texas

Take a weekend trip to one of the waterfalls the Lone Star State has to offer.

08/27/2025 By Geneva Diaz and Sofia Gonzalez

Easy Travel

Perfect Day Trips, 2.5 Hours or Less from Houston

Escape city life with a quick trip to one of these places.

08/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Must List

'Monarch Story' Brings a Butterfly Wonderland to Houston Arboretum

Artist Michelle Matthews has created a lush home for Gulf Coast pollinators, and the space will remain once the installation concludes in November.

08/20/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Round top, year-round

Why Round Top, Texas, Is One of the Hill Country’s Best Year-Round Escapes

Round Top isn’t just for antique season. Here’s how to eat, drink, shop, and unwind in this tiny Texas town at any time of year.

08/08/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Geneva Diaz

Summer daze

The Best Texas Beaches for a Summer Getaway

From Galveston down to South Padre Island, the Texas coastline is filled with beach fun, lots of history, and miles of sand.

07/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Small town charm

A Perfect Day in Bellville, According to Joy the Baker

Joy the Baker trades the city for Bellville, where cinnamon rolls, antiques, and a meat market charmed her into staying for good.

07/18/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Step By 10K Step

Where to Walk 10,000 Steps in Houston—And Why It’s Worth the Sweat

From heart health to longevity, the hype is real. Here's how to hit that number in Houston, even in the heat.

07/11/2025 By Mellanie Perez

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