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Nine films actually shot in Houston — Rushmore, Apollo 13, Urban Cowboy, Boyhood — with specific filming addresses, most of which you can visit today.

Nine Houston hotels with the best pools — day passes from $25, including the Marriott Marquis Texas-shaped lazy river and seven non-guest options.

The best pancakes in Houston, from The Breakfast Klub’s pankakes to Snooze’s flights, House of Pies at 3 a.m., and a baked Apple Pancake worth the drive.

Ten verified Houston food tours, from Secret Food Tours Downtown to Houston Asiatown Tours on Bellaire, with prices, durations, and a free DIY crawl.

Where Houston's luxury high-rise apartments cluster — Uptown, Downtown, Museum District, River Oaks — with rent ranges, amenities, and 8 buildings.

Wings Over Houston at Ellington Field brings WWII warbirds and jet demos every October. Tickets, chalets, parking shuttles, and what to bring.

George Observatory public star parties, 10 verified dark-sky sites, drive times from Houston, and the annual meteor shower calendar—full stargazing guide.

Eight verified dine-in movie theaters in Houston, from iPic's River Oaks pods to Flix Brewhouse in Katy — with recliners, menus and ticket prices.

Houston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade runs downtown every March. Find the route, best Irish pubs, family-friendly options, and parking tips.

The Houston Fire Museum in Midtown is an 1899 firehouse with antique engines, a 9/11 memorial and a kids' fire pole. Admission, hours and Midtown lunch.

The best places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Houston: free lion dance festivals, temple ceremonies in Asiatown, Tết traditions, and what to eat.

Houston's free Waterwall Park in Uptown: best photo times, parking, the live-oak allee, the 64-foot fountain, and Galleria dining pairings.