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Posts From: June 2024

Where to Eat and Stay Around Daikin Park

By Megan Strange on Jun. 20, 2024

Take me out to the ballgame, but show me where to eat and stay to make the experience a grand slam. That's our game plan! Take a swing at these baller dining establishments, hotels and ways to get around Downtown. Xochi 1777 Walker St. Houston Chef Hugo Ortega knocks it out of the park with Xochi (photo above), offering fans a dining experience that celebrates the culinary and indigenous richness of Oaxaca, Mexico and its varied geographic regions. Biggio's 1777 Walker Street This multi-level…

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Houston Is Now Closer to Connecticut Than Ever Before

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jun. 18, 2024

Avelo Airlines has just made it possible Even if the distance in miles between Connecticut and Houston remains the same, two weekly nonstop flights by Avelo Airlines launched on June 14 between H-Town's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Southern Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) make it much more convenient for leisure and business travelers from Connecticut and surrounding areas to visit and explore Houston, the "New Capital of Southern Cool." Referring to the City of Houston's…

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July 4th Weekend Itinerary

By VisitHouston on Jun. 18, 2024

Coming to Houston with the family for July 4th Weekend? Or just with that special someone? We've put together a great suggested itinerary for your holiday experience. Of course, you should mix and match activities to suit your tastes. And for a full list of July 4th celebrations in the area, click here. (*denotes a CityPASS attraction) THURSDAY, July 4 MORNING: Check out the Houston Zoo.* Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals…

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Juneteenth Culture Fest & Celebration of Freedom in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jun. 04, 2024

Houston is going big this year with Juneteenth celebrations. Want to enjoy fireworks before the 4th of July? You can at Juneteenth Culture Fest & Celebration of Freedom. At this huge multi-location festival, you can celebrate the cultural and historical significance of Juneteenth through music, art, food, and Black-owned businesses for an entire weekend (June 14-16). Mark your calendars and come to enjoy with family and friends! Free Concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre June 14 & 15, 2024…

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Sawyer Yards, Houston's Hub for Art and Culture

By Sofia Morffe on Jun. 03, 2024

Not enough people know that Houston is home to one of the largest art communities in the US. Welcome to Sawyer Yards, where Houston's creative heart beats! It is one of the few places in the country where a visitor can enjoy a performance with a local theater group, take a shot at an indoor climbing wall, grab a bite, or start an art collection—all in a casual atmosphere. For locals and tourists visiting the area, Sawyer Yards is a cultural destination offering a curated sampling of uniquely…

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