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The best hotel restaurants in Houston, from Hugo Ortega’s Oaxacan kitchen at the Marriott Marquis to afternoon tea at The St. Regis. 11 picks by occasion.

Project Row Houses: Houston’s free art campus of 39 shotgun houses in Third Ward with rotating exhibitions called rounds. Hours Wed–Sun, free.

Houston has six Michelin-starred restaurants and 21 Bib Gourmands in 2026. Every pick with neighborhood, price range, booking tips and what to order.

Pet-friendly hotels in Houston with confirmed fees and weight limits, from no-fee stays on Allen Pkwy to The Post Oak's chef-crafted dog dining menu.

Five free and ticketed Día de los Muertos festivals in Houston — Discovery Green, MECA, Sam Houston Park — plus where to find the best pan de muerto.

Plan your visit to Asia Society Texas Center in Houston — Taniguchi's building, reflecting pool garden, free Thursdays, exhibitions and Kin Café.

Beaumont day trip from Houston: Spindletop's boomtown, a 24-ft fire hydrant, Gator Country, Cattail Marsh birding and Cajun food. 90 minutes east on I-10.

12 verified fun facts about Houston — from the first word spoken on the moon to a cistern with a 17-second echo, each with a place to visit.

Houston’s best bagels: 11 shops from a 40-year institution on Shepherd Drive to H&H’s first Texas location, with what to order and sell-out times.

The best weekend getaways from Houston, from Galveston and New Braunfels to Fredericksburg and Port Aransas, with drive times, hotel picks, and what to do.

Harwin Drive in Houston: wholesale jewelry, clothing, handbags and fabric at negotiable prices. Cash tips, haggling rules, parking and food nearby.

Best clothing boutiques in Houston, from Chloe Dao in the Heights to Tootsies at River Oaks — 10 verified local shops organized by neighborhood and price.