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From the Galleria’s ice rink to Katy Mills’ Bass Pro Shops, the 12 best malls in Houston with anchor stores, parking, dining, and best days to visit.
Things to Do in Houston: The Complete Guide
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Every drop zone and wind tunnel near Houston — tandem prices, weight limits, drive times, and what to expect your first jump day. Verified October 2026.
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The best water skiing, wakeboarding and wake surfing options near Houston: 8 picks at Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston, plus where to find cable parks.
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Houston's best kids' birthday party venues — from the Children's Museum's $400 Tot*Spot to a zoo party with giraffe feeding — organized by age and budget.
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All 9 verified disc golf courses in Houston ranked for beginners and experts, with hole counts, shade, flooding notes, and where to buy discs.
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The best photo spots in Houston for portraits, engagements and weddings, with permit rules, golden-hour tips and a downtown photo walk route.
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Five roller rinks and seven paved trails for skating in Houston, with adult nights, rental info, and a day-trip route to the Galveston Seawall.
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Find public tennis and pickleball courts in Houston—three city centers, free parks, indoor sessions, and suburbs. Court counts, fees, and quiet times.
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Houston's 11 free public skate parks, from the 40,000 sq ft Jamail Skatepark downtown to the 77,000 sq ft North Houston bowl — with hours and helmet rules.
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The best public basketball courts in Houston for pickup games, from MacGregor Park’s covered pavilion to Fondé Rec’s legendary indoor hardwood floor.
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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.
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Eight tourable historic homes near Houston — Bayou Bend, Rienzi, George Ranch, Varner-Hogg and Sam Houston’s Steamboat House — with hours and admission.
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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.
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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.
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Stroller access, changing tables, and nap-friendly timing for 10 Houston spots for babies and toddlers — including free indoor options for 100-degree days.
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A self-guided route through Houston's African American landmarks, from Emancipation Park and Freedmen's Town to the Buffalo Soldiers Museum.
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The 10 best independent children’s boutiques in Houston for baby showers and birthdays, from River Oaks to Rice Village, confirmed open October 2026.
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Houston’s annual 5Ks and fun runs, from a New Year’s Day race to the Turkey Trot to a Jingle Bell Run that’s been ringing since 1984 — month by month.
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Where to see wildlife in Houston—10 confirmed spots for bats, alligators, roseate spoonbills and herons, with best times and a wildlife bingo checklist.
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The best vintage stores in Houston: Montrose's Westheimer crawl, Cheeky Vintage in Upper Kirby, My Flaming Heart in Midtown, and monthly markets.
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Visit the BAPS Mandir in Stafford: a hand-carved marble temple, free to the public, 20 miles from downtown Houston, with a vegetarian cafe on site.
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The best costume shops in Houston for year-round needs: theatrical rentals, wigs, SFX makeup, Día de los Muertos gear and Renaissance Festival costumes.
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Train rides near Houston: Hermann Park's miniature railway, Texas State Railroad steam excursions, and Galveston's Polar Express, with prices and tips.
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Closest legal casinos to Houston: Naskila (50 mi), Delta Downs (90 mi), and the Lake Charles cluster 2.5 hours east. Drive times, what to expect.