Travel & Outdoors

Hit List

A Complete Bucket List of Things to Do in Houston

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

12/31/2024 By Emma Balter

Yeehaw

The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List

You can see a Willie Nelson concert at an old dive or stargaze into the darkest skies right here in the Lone Star State.

12/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Shell Yeah

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Galveston

From museums with history lessons to restaurants actual locals love, there’s plenty to do that doesn't involve the beach.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez With Emma Balter

Nature Calls

Make the East Texas Pineywoods Your Next Great Escape

This underrated part of the state offers camping and glamping, historic sites, and beautiful forest hikes where you’ll become one with nature.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Must List

Be Merry on This Festive Holiday Boat Tour of Buffalo Bayou

Have yourself a swampy little Christmas. Make the yuletide gay-tor.

12/03/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Alt Route

An Insider’s Guide to Under-the-Radar Colorado Ski Resorts

Three ski destinations you’ve probably never heard of but should absolutely visit.

11/15/2024 By Amanda M. Faison

Happy Skating

Ice Rinks Around the Houston Area for Holiday Fun

There’s no better way to feel the spirit of the season.

11/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

It’s Lit

Houston Holiday Light Displays to Bring Out Your Inner Child

That is the reason for the season.

11/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Here's the Scoop

What We Learned During Our Visit to Blue Bell in Brenham

The brand beloved by so many Texans started in 1907 by making butter, and now introduces fun new ice cream flavors every year.

11/01/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Carving Time

Houston-Area Pumpkin Patches to Visit This Fall

These farms and churches offer much more than just walking around a pile of pumpkins.

10/08/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Ghost Busting

Haunted Places in the Houston Area to Get Spooked This Season

Only the bold dare embark on these haunts.

10/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Vintage Playground

A Pro's Shopping Guide to the Round Top Antiques Show

Get your walking shoes on and measuring tape ready.

10/04/2024 By Diane Cowen

Big Tex

How to Do the State Fair of Texas like a Pro

Follow this expert’s guide to (quite literally) everything you need to know about the biggest state fair in the country.

09/27/2024 By Amanda Albee

Fun in Faye

A Weekend Guide to the College Town of Fayetteville

From hiking and bike trails to burgers and tacos, there’s plenty to do during your next trip to this college town.

09/20/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Secret Beauty

The Hidden Natural Beauty of Houston

The city is so much more than a concrete jungle of highways—you just have to know where to look.

09/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Secret Spot

Shining a Light on Armand Bayou Nature Center on 50th Anniversary

The 2,500-acre nature preserve showcases what Houston would’ve looked like if humans never settled here. Why do so few people know it exists?

08/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Wine and Vistas

The Quiet Charm of Texas Hill Country’s Small Towns

Skip Fredericksburg on your next country escape and discover what these underrated destinations have to offer.

08/23/2024 By Amanda Albee

The H in CO

Every Summer, a ‘Texas Takeover’ Swarms Colorado

Cooler weather draws droves of Houstonians (often decked in Astros gear, of course) to Aspen and surrounding towns.

08/16/2024 By Diane Cowen

Sin City

The Las Vegas Tourist Attractions Actually Worth Your Time and Money

Vegas is much more than drinking and gambling—you just have to know where to look.

07/19/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Keep it Weird

The Houstonian’s Guide to Dining in Austin Like, Well, a Houstonian

Sure, our food scene is better, but it doesn’t mean we don’t love to visit.

06/27/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

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