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Houston Botanic Garden & More

By Visit Houston on Apr. 10, 2024

Houston may be a popular urban destination, but it also features beautiful green spaces that are perfect for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a peaceful escape. One of the most popular green spots in town is the Houston Botanic Garden, a breathtaking 132-acre paradise brimming with a dozen themed gardens and natural areas. It's a nature lover's dream, promising a delightful journey through diverse landscapes that capture the essence of regions from around the globe to Texas' own…

New Restaurants in Houston

By Sofia Morffe on Apr. 09, 2024

Spring is well known as an exciting and busy time in the Houston food scene. The weather is arguably the best we'll see all year, and people are ready to get out there and try new restaurants, whether it's a spin on a classic stand-by or something that taps into Houston's more eclectic and very diverse food scene offerings. Live-fire Basque cuisine, anyone? Patio enthusiasts take note – read on for a list of ten new places to try. Annabelle Brasserie 811 Buffalo Park Drive #100, Houston, TX…

Comicpalooza Begins Unveiling Its Anticipated 2024 Lineup

By Visit Houston on Mar. 10, 2024

To the joy of its fans, Comicpalooza is rolling out the red carpet as it begins unveiling its anticipated 2024 lineup. Houston’s annual pop-culture festival has just welcomed Napoleon Dynamite duo, Jonathan “Jon” Heder and Efren Ramirez as they celebrate the films 20 th anniversary. They join Disney +’s Obi-Wan Kenobi rising star Vivien Lyra Blair, renowned comic book authors, Chip Zdarsky and Clay McLeod Chapman, and fantasy and sci-fi writer, Jim Butcher and Martha Wells. Comicpalooza returns…

Saint Patrick’s Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 07, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, a day when those who are Irish celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and those who aren’t technically Irish express their appreciation for all things Irish. Green is worn, green beer is had (for those 21+, of course) and sometimes you get pinched (though maybe not this year). If you're looking for a place to celebrate, you're in luck! Houston has something Irish themed to suit every taste. Houston St. Patrick's Parade and Celebration March 16, 2024 Join an…

Thompson Houston Hotel Opens in Space City

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Feb. 29, 2024

Houston, we have a Thompson! On February 14th, marking the Thompson Hotels brand's fourth property in Texas, the highly anticipated luxury lifestyle hotel Thompson Houston opened its doors, welcoming guests to Houston's historic Fourth Ward in the heart of H-Town (1717 Allen Parkway). It is conveniently located near world-class shopping at the Galleria, the stately River Oaks neighborhood, downtown Houston, the Museum District, professional sports venues Daikin Park and Shell Energy Stadium, and…

VISIT HOUSTON CONVERSATION WITH ASTRONAUTS GLOVER & HOPKINS

By Carolyn Campbell on Feb. 26, 2024

As Black History Month comes to a close, this is probably a pretty good moment to revisit an interview done in 2019 with Astronauts Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover about their friendship, careers and their impending ride aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. The mission was successful for both Hopkins and Glover, who participated together in multiple spacewalks. Glover was the first African American to spend an extended stay in space as a flight engineer and pilot…

Celebrating Extraordinary Houston Women

By VisitHouston on Feb. 22, 2024

From ingenious dreamers to creative problem solvers, some of Houston’s best and brightest are women who have helped not only give birth to this city but also have been essential in making Houston and the world better. Discover the contributions of some of the city's extraordinary women -past and present- who are pioneers, community leaders, and culinary and cultural moguls. Irma Galvan Irma Gonzalez Galvan was born in Brownsville, TX, and moved to Houston in 1946 with her mother and siblings…

Houston Rodeo Fashion: How To Get The Perfect Look

By Paula Nino Kehr on Jan. 14, 2024

Houston, it’s rodeo time! Get ready for three weeks of livestock shows, music, carnival games, food and loads of fun at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo from Feb. 27 to March 17. Still looking for that perfect rodeo outfit? Read on for the latest trends and where to shop. Just like in mainstream fashion, denim is big this year in Western wear. Elizabeth Goetz of Pinto Ranch, a fine Western wear boutique with locations on Post Oak Boulevard and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, says…

College Football Playoff National Championship weekend in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Dec. 18, 2023

At the beginning of 2024, Houston is again in the national spotlight as it hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 8 at NRG Stadium. Get your tickets for the big game! Looking for an elevated experience? Go PLAYOFF PREMIUM! Welcome to Houston! Local and out-of-town fans are ready for a lot of action and fun during the entire weekend in Houston. The College Football Playoff (CFP) organized a series of events for all ages; some are free to participate. Downtown Houston…

Hilton Americas-Houston invites you to celebrate its 20th anniversary

By Visit Houston on Dec. 08, 2023

Hilton Americas-Houston, Houston's largest hotel, is celebrating its 20 th anniversary in December and invites you to be part of its ‘20 Days of Giving’ extravaganza that started on December 4. Follow Hilton Americas-Houston on Instagram and Facebook and you could win great prizes. Opened in December 2003, this iconic Downtown hotel -connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via skywalk and adjacent to Discovery Green Park- added a world of amenities and luxuries for anyone visiting…