Tomball

Best parks and trails in Tomball, TX: free splash pads at the 1907 Depot, an inclusive playground, a fishing pond and nearly 10 miles of creekside trail.

Where to find the best seafood in Tomball, TX: Gulf shrimp, redfish with crawfish sauce, ceviche, catfish and crawfish sushi rolls, 10 picks we verified.

The best Asian restaurants in Tomball, TX: brisket pho at Pho Zen, BYOB Thai at Aloy Aloy, ramen on Kuykendahl and sushi on FM 2920, all verified.

The best happy hours in Tomball, TX: $3 wells at Little Woodrow's, Old Town cocktails at Graze and BonFire, a Friday crawl and a deal for every day.

Patio restaurants and bars in Tomball, TX: a shaded wine patio by the depot, a dog-friendly food truck porch, a brewery bier garten and volleyball courts.

Tacos in Tomball, TX: 6 a.m. breakfast tacos, a birria truck at a food truck park, a 20-taco Sunday wheel, puffy tacos and a Save-this taco route.

Burgers in Tomball, TX: Tejas team smash burgers, a four-meat burger, a German Fest burger, onion-fried Oklahoma patties and a Save-this burger route.

Coffee shops in Tomball, TX: Honor Society under the live oak, 1821 Coffee Fusion, Copan’s roastery lab, Manna’s free Wi-Fi and an Old Town coffee walk.

Breakfast in Tomball, TX: 11 verified spots, from 5:30 a.m. kolaches and $3 tacos to country diners, Cajun benedicts and a Bib Gourmand taco window.

Kid-friendly restaurants in Tomball, TX: two Chick-fil-A playgrounds, an indoor play area with pizza, a turf yard where kids eat free Mondays, and more.

The best bars in Tomball, TX, from four walkable Old Town spots to District 2.4.9’s volleyball courts and rotating taps. Eight picks confirmed open.

Eight BBQ joints in Tomball, TX: from the Michelin-listed Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue to a drive-through smoking ribs since 1984. Hours and what to order.