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The best staycation hotels in Houston by vibe — lazy river, spa, rooftop pool and kids picks — with day passes from $25 and a weekend plan for each.

The best antique stores in Houston, from the Heights on West 19th and Yale to the 85,000-sq-ft Antique Gallery of Houston in Spring, plus Round Top.

Ten verified Houston nurseries: the Heights walkable plant corridor, a Botanic Garden-supplied cactus specialist, and a Gulf Coast planting calendar.

Sam Houston Park preserves 10 historic homes from 1823 to 1905 on 19 downtown acres. Heritage Society guided tours run Tue–Sat; grounds always free.

Nine Texas waterfalls within 6 hours of Houston — McKinney Falls, Hamilton Pool, Gorman Falls and more — with drive times, reservations and swim rules.

Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena: more than 4,000 acres of bayou wilderness with bison, kayak tours, pontoon tours, night hikes, and $7 entry.

Your guide to the Houston Art Car Parade: the Allen Parkway route, best free viewing spots, grandstand tickets, the Art Car Ball and the cars to watch.

Plan your International Quilt Festival visit: tickets, Preview Night, class registration, vendor floor tips and the best hotels near George R. Brown.

Houston Oktoberfest runs late September through October, from Karbach's three-weekend fest to a Heights German singing hall founded in 1883.

Houston summer camps for kids 4–17: Space Center Houston, YMCA Camp Cullen, Houston Zoo, HMNS, Dynamo soccer, Astros, and a free city program.

How Houston property taxes work: who appraises your home, current rates by taxing unit, homestead exemptions that cut your bill, and how to protest.

Eight Houston spots for Peking and Cantonese roast duck on Bellaire Blvd, with ordering-ahead rules, current prices, and late-night options.