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Your Guide to January

By Kimberly Guel on Dec. 24, 2025

Houston is a great place to visit to start the new year. From celebrations of unity like the MLK Parade to inspiring displays of perseverance at the Chevron Houston Marathon, Houston’s vibrant culture and sense of community are thriving this time of year. Experience the diverse culinary scene, riveting performing arts, and so much more in January! Looking for even more to kick off the New Year? Visit our THINGS TO DO page and check out the Marketplace for savings on Houston experiences, tours…

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Resolutions: Do Something New

By Kimberly Guel on Dec. 23, 2025

When you think of New Year’s resolutions, maybe you think of focusing on health and fitness goals. If so, that’s always a great option! However, there are many ways to kick-start the new year and make positive changes in 2026, such as discovering a new hobby. Check out this blog to help you get a fresh start and find something or somewhere new to love in Houston…

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Hotel Daphne opens in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Dec. 19, 2025

Exciting news for Houston visitors and locals! Hotel Daphne, from the acclaimed hospitality brand Bunkhouse Hotels, has just opened in the charming Heights neighborhood, and it’s already making waves, just as the brand's first property in Houston, Hotel Saint Augustine, did when it opened in Montrose in 2024. Inspiring, cozy, innovative, stunning, unique - that’s what the first guests are saying about this new destination in The Heights. Wondering about the name? Daphne is the nymph in Greek…

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10 Best Places in Houston to Ring In the New Year

By Patrick Magee on Dec. 18, 2025

From tarot card readings in a Galveston speakeasy to old-world glamour at La Colombe d’Or, New Year’s Eve in Houston runs the gamut. Add in a $2,026 dinner at Turner’s Cut and a dance floor packed wall-to-wall at Art Club, and it’s clear there’s no shortage of ways to count down to midnight. These are the parties setting the tone for 2026. Check out our page dedicated to NYE here. Find out more parties in the EVENTS CALENDAR. Explore MORE THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON. Check out this Houston Hotel…

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Houston Holiday Flavors

By Patrick Magee on Dec. 09, 2025

Eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season! Whether you’re looking to go out for a memorable holiday meal or dine in without the dishes and prep work, Houston restaurants are here to keep the season jolly.Want to find out which restaurants are open for Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day? Scroll down! Photos: Courtesy of the restaurants mentioned in this post. Opening photo: Courtesy of Marriott Marquis Houston…

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METRO’s 500 IAH Downtown Direct to Begin Serving Terminal E

By Visit Houston on Dec. 04, 2025

As part of the METRONow plan to improve the customer experience and provide fast, affordable, and reliable connections between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Downtown Houston, METRO’s 500 IAH Downtown Direct will operate from Terminal E beginning Dec. 7. The route’s move from Terminal C to Terminal E offers travelers a more direct connection to baggage claim and airport arrival areas. Terminal E also provides a covered driveway and a designated bus lane, improving safety…

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