Travel & Outdoors

DRINK AND BE MERRY

Prost! 7 Oktoberfest Events Happening Right Here in Houston

Celebrate the famous German beer festival with drinks and dogs at one of these Houston events.

09/28/2022 By Claire Anderson

SPLASH TIME

Grab Your Towel! Great Wolf Lodge Gulf Coast Texas Opens in 2024

A new water park is about to make waves in Webster.

09/26/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

FUN FARM

Froberg’s Farm: The Expert's Guide to Alvin's Friendliest Farm

Celebrate fall with hay rides, peanut brittle, and pumpkin patch photo ops at Froberg's Farm's Fall Festival.

09/23/2022 By Claire Anderson

Saddle Up!

Up For a Challenge? Here’s How to Win the 2022 Tour de BCycle

Join the monthlong Tour de BCycle challenge and visit over 150 bike share stations across Houston.

09/22/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

DAY TRIPS

7 Fall Day Trips Far Enough From Houston to Feel Like an Escape

Grab your flannels, jeans, and camera for the ultimate family fall fun in and around Houston.

09/16/2022 By Catherine Wendlandt and Rebekah Kibodeaux

Falleluiah

It’s Fall Y’all! Texas Festivals Worth a Road Trip

It's festival season in Texas. Hit the road for art, music, food, and a super good time.

09/16/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Open Road

8 Texas Road Trips to Take This Fall

Been in town all summer? Here’s your chance to get away.

09/15/2022 By Amarie Gipson, Catherine Wendlandt, and Rebekah Kibodeaux

Boo!

6 Ghost Tours That Showcase Houston's Spooky Side

Pub crawls, museum tours, and walks in the park make up some of Houston’s top ghostly attractions.

09/15/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Woof Woof!

5 Houston Dog Parks Perfect for Puppy Playtime

When it’s time to let the dogs out, these are the best parks for your four-legged friends.

09/14/2022 By Jessica Lodge

TRAFFIC JAM

Houston Is a Stressful Place to Drive, but We Knew That Already

Houston ranks as the 10th worst city to be stuck in traffic in the nation.

08/23/2022 By Shelby Stewart

FUN IN THE SUN

Last-Minute Family Activities to Try Before Summer Ends

Consider this your abbreviated, time-crunched Houston summer bucket list.

08/18/2022 By Alexia Partouche and Shelby Stewart

On the go

Airbnb Names Houston as a Top Destination for Digital Nomads

Looking to work while traveling? The Bayou City is a prime place.

08/10/2022 By Jessica Lodge

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

Escape

Experience Salt Lake City the Houstonian Way

Two luxurious hotels, one Park City destination, eight nonstop flights from Houston.

07/19/2022 By Jayme Lamm

No Travel Zone

Houston Isn't a Sustainable Travel Destination, According to New Report

Houston is one of the best places to live, but not to visit.

07/12/2022 By Jessica Lodge and Alexia Partouche

DEEP IN THE HEART

The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in San Marcos

This vibrant, Texas Hill Country college town is a must-add to your travel bucket list.

07/06/2022 By Brianna Benitez

Overnight Stays

Downtown’s C. Baldwin Hotel Is a Mix of Opulent and Outdoors

The new Buffalo Bayou Park Exploration package brings the best of both worlds to the heart of the city.

06/28/2022 By Shelby Stewart

On The Road Again

Houston Ranks Ninth in the Nation for RV Destinations

Houston is a top RV destination in 2022, according to a new report.

06/22/2022 By Alexia Partouche

PARKS AND RECREATION

New Park and Trail Opens in East Downtown

After breaking ground in 2020, the brand-new park and 0.4-mile bike trail extension now connect Buffalo Bayou to Austin Street.

06/17/2022 By Jessica Lodge

TEXAS TRAVELER

An Art-Filled Weekend in Fort Worth

Art, food, and hospitality highlights from a long weekend in Funky Town’s Cultural District

06/16/2022 By Amarie Gipson

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