
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.
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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.

Visit Market Square Park and downtown Houston's historic district: the founding square, dog runs, public art, events, nearby bars and how to get there.

Plan your Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo visit: dates, which ticket to buy, METRORail and parking, the BBQ cook-off, carnival, food and first-timer tips.

Free things to do in Houston: big parks, always-free museums, weekly free museum days, the Waugh Drive bats, the Turrell Skyspace and free outdoor theater.

Where to stay in Houston, by neighborhood: Downtown, Galleria, Museum District, Montrose, The Heights, airports and suburbs, with pros, cons and transit.

Plan your Houston museum visit: MFAH, HMNS, the Menil, CAMH, Children's Museum and more, with free admission days, METRORail tips and parking.

Plan a Galveston day trip from Houston: the I-45 drive, a sample itinerary, beaches, the Seawall, The Strand, Pleasure Pier and the Bolivar ferry.

Houston airports guide: IAH vs Hobby, terminals, METRO 500 bus, rideshare and taxi pickup, parking tips and hotels near each airport.

Find the latest Houston Dynamo FC TV guide, including live stream and channel options for upcoming matches in Houston. Get the viewing details.