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Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Your Guide to the Hundreds of Nonstop Flights from Houston Airports

Direct flight or bust. Here’s where you can go from George Bush and Hobby airports.

01/14/2026 Edited by Emma Balter

Riding Sunset

Riding the Sunset Limited, a Texas Train Ride to Remember

A ride on America’s oldest named passenger train reveals the beauty and the bumps of traveling through Texas, the slower way.

01/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Green Miles

Why Houston’s Bayou Greenways Are Ideal Marathon Training Grounds

With 156 miles of connected trails, Houston’s bayou system shapes how local runners train for the Chevron Houston Marathon.

01/05/2026 By Saba Khonsari

Trippin’

Seguin, the Small Texas Town That Keeps It Real

Located just outside of San Antonio, this Texas town serves up some of the best barbecue and the biggest pecans in Texas.

12/15/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

Antique hunter’s paradise

Houston Designers’ Favorite Place to Go Antiquing? New Orleans.

Make it a vacation as you shop for French mirrors, Sicilian ceramics, and irresistible finds in the Crescent City.

12/08/2025 By Diane Cowen

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 5

Holiday lights, tamales, and Christmas pop-ups—it’s tiiiiime.

12/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Built Different

Houston’s First 3D Printed Home Community Rises near Hobby

New southeast Houston development Zuri Gardens is betting big on printers, Green Cement, and affordability.

12/05/2025 By Jef Rouner

Time to relax

The Hidden Texas Spa Less Than Two Hours from Houston

At Ottine Mineral Springs, hot and cold pools bubble up from deep within the Hill Country, offering a luxury wellness escape without the airfare.

12/01/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

Travel time

Why Oklahoma City Should Be on Your Travel Radar

With new restaurants, a booming brewery scene, barbecue that can hold its own, and powerful museums, Oklahoma City is proving it’s more than just OK.

11/26/2025 By Amanda Albee

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 14

Your weekend plans, sorted: holiday punch recipes, Tex-Mex brunches, and a giant picnic with new friends.

11/14/2025 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

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Goin’ to the Chapel

The Texas Renaissance Festival Might Be One of the State’s Most Magical (and Affordable) Wedding Venues

Couples can tie the knot amid castles, carriages, and costumed revelry—no stress required.

11/11/2025 By Jef Rouner

Fuel up

The Best Restaurants Inside Houston’s IAH and Hobby Airports

Houston prides itself on its locally owned restaurants, and that even carries over to the dining options in its airports.

11/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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

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