The Blog

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.

Houston blues and jazz, from the Eldorado Ballroom and Emancipation Park to where to hear live music now, plus a Third Ward blues walk to save.

First time in Houston? How the loops and freeways work, getting in from IAH and Hobby, METRORail, weather, neighborhoods, must-sees and food.

Plan a visit to the Downtown Aquarium Houston: exhibits, tigers, Shark Voyage, rides, how tickets work, parking, best times to go and what is nearby.

Plan a day at Kemah Boardwalk: rides and height rules, waterfront dining, the best time to visit, the drive from Houston and how parking really works.