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Free museums in Houston: 10 that never charge, plus the free Tuesday and Thursday hours at MFAH, HMNS and more, with a Thursday route and parking tips.
Things to Do in Houston: The Complete Guide
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Houston nicknames explained, from Space City and Bayou City to Clutch City and Magnolia City, with the real origin stories and where to see each one.
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Pumpkin patches near Houston, from Dewberry Farm's 8-acre corn maze to free in-town patches, with hayrides, pet rules and a save-this checklist.
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Mini golf in Houston, plus Topgolf bays and go-kart tracks: tech putt-putt downtown, outdoor courses in Katy, and karting with age rules.
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Kayaking in Houston: Buffalo Bayou rentals and bat tours, Armand Bayou, Lake Houston's creeks, calm Galveston paddling trails and safety tips.
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Things to do in Houston at night: the Waugh Drive bats, the Turrell Skyspace at sunset, observatory stargazing, free shows, rooftop movies and more.
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Korean spa in Houston, explained: how a jjimjilbang day works, bath etiquette, what a day pass includes, body scrub tips and a first-visit checklist.
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The best escape rooms in Houston sorted by difficulty, group size, scary vs family-friendly, with success rates, age rules and a quick room picker.
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The best dog parks in Houston: off-leash parks with swimming ponds, small-dog runs and wash stations, plus the city rules that surprise new visitors.
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The best Houston skyline views, from Eleanor Tinsley Park and Gillette Street to the free Skylawn rooftop, plus sunset timing, bats and a photo route.
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The best spa in Houston for your kind of day: Trellis, Post Oak and Four Seasons hotel spas, Korean spas Gangnam and Spa World, and couples' picks.
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Ice skating in Houston, from the Galleria's glass-roofed rink to Discovery Green's outdoor winter ice, plus prices, toddler tips and where to curl.
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Date night in Houston beyond dinner: a free sunset Skyspace, stargazing, the symphony, a 1926 cistern, ice skating and free and cheap date ideas.
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The best playgrounds in Houston, from Hermann Park's 45-foot rocket slide to free splash pads, toddler zones, shady nature play and a packing list.
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The best arcade in Houston for every crowd: Cidercade's free play, a 21+ retro night at Joystix, pinball, boutique bowling and family centers.
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Things to do with teens in Houston: Meow Wolf, escape rooms, ninja courses, bouldering, go-karts, indoor skydiving and a few free ideas, plus a day plan.
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Halloween events in Houston, from Zoo Boo and Galaxy Frights to Phobia and Creepy Hollow, plus pumpkin patches and a Save-this weekend plan.
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Horseback riding in Houston: guided trail rides, pony rides, polo lessons, bring-your-own-horse trails, and when you can ride on Galveston's beach.
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Houston shopping by shopper type: the Galleria, River Oaks District, Rice Village, 19th Street in the Heights, outlets, flea markets and farmers markets.
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Find a pottery class in Houston: two-hour wheel lessons, BYOB date nights, paint-your-own studios for kids, and open studios when you're ready for more.
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Indoor activities in Houston for rain or heat: free museum nights, a butterfly rainforest, the downtown tunnels, climbing, arcades and a shark-tank train.
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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.
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Where to see Christmas lights in Houston: Zoo Lights, Galaxy Lights, Moody Gardens, The Woodlands, drive-throughs and neighborhood light drives.
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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.