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The best burgers in Houston, from Trill's smash burgers and late-night Burger Bodega to a wild game burger and bison at Bubba's, plus a burger crawl.

The best sushi in Houston, from Katami and Hidden Omakase to hand rolls and old-school roll bars, plus how to order omakase like a regular.

The best kolaches in Houston, from a 1970 kolache shop to Shipley's 1936 glazed, plus the kolache vs klobasnek story and three early-morning routes.

The best hiking trails near Houston, from Memorial Park and the Arboretum to Brazos Bend and the Lone Star Hiking Trail, plus heat and mosquito tips.

The best bars in Houston by type: historic icehouses, beer gardens, a rooftop, game-day bars, karaoke, a dance hall and a speakeasy behind a bookcase.

Where to see Christmas lights in Houston: Zoo Lights, Galaxy Lights, Moody Gardens, The Woodlands, drive-throughs and neighborhood light drives.

Houston's downtown tunnels run more than six miles under 95 blocks. Weekday hours, the only two street entrances, the free map and a first-timer's route.

How to set up utilities in Houston: choosing an electric plan on Power to Choose, CenterPoint, City water and trash, gas, internet and outage prep.

The best breweries in Houston, from Saint Arnold's beer garden to pinball at Eureka Heights, with dog and kid policies plus two brewery routes.

When crawfish season runs in Houston, why Viet-Cajun started here, how to order and peel like a local, the best spots, and a backyard boil checklist.

One day in Houston: a timed itinerary for the Museum District, Hermann Park, downtown or Montrose, with rail and driving versions plus rain and heat backups.

The best parks in Houston, from Hermann and Memorial to Levy, Emancipation Park and Brazos Bend, plus hours, parking tips and a park bucket list.