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Houston's best Jamaican restaurants: Reggae Hut, Cool Runnings, Jamaica Pon Di Road, and six more confirmed open spots for oxtail, jerk chicken, and roti.

The best empanadas in Houston — Argentine baked, Colombian corn-masa and Venezuelan masarepa — at 9 confirmed-open spots sorted by style.

Best German restaurants and biergartens in Houston — 8 verified open spots for schnitzel, pretzels, and bock, plus 180 years of Texas-German history.

Acres Homes, Houston: legendary BBQ, trails along White Oak Bayou, a 100,000-bat colony, and one of the South's largest historically Black neighborhoods.

Ten museums within two hours of Houston—covering Texas history, an 1877 tall ship, and Janis Joplin’s hometown—each worth the drive from downtown.

Eight tourable historic homes near Houston — Bayou Bend, Rienzi, George Ranch, Varner-Hogg and Sam Houston’s Steamboat House — with hours and admission.

Houston has 17 active sister cities on six continents. Here are 12, each paired with a Houston restaurant, gallery or cultural spot you can visit today.

Eight lakes within 2.5 hours of Houston: swim areas, boat rentals, overnight options and drive times from Sheldon Lake to Sam Rayburn.

Houston history from the Allen brothers' 1836 ad to the Ship Channel, oil boom, NASA, and the Texas Medical Center — with places you can visit.

Stroller access, changing tables, and nap-friendly timing for 10 Houston spots for babies and toddlers — including free indoor options for 100-degree days.

A self-guided route through Houston's African American landmarks, from Emancipation Park and Freedmen's Town to the Buffalo Soldiers Museum.

Houston's best nightclubs for dancing: EDM at NOTO and AFER HTX, hip-hop at Privilege Rooftop, salsa at Simone on Sunset, and Latin at Escapade 2001.