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Last minute Ideas for a Spring Break Staycation

By Ana Mae Holmes on Mar. 09, 2021

Look no further than Houston for a memorable Spring Break experience. From museums to kid-friendly activities, unmatched dining to incredible hotel deals, your getaway practically plans itself. In case you need a little more help, we've got you covered. Check out these things to do around Houston and where to stay during Spring Break. Scavenger Hunt in CITYCENTRE CITY CENTRE / 800 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024 Consider taking the family to CITYCENTRE’s property-wide Scavenger Hunt…

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Gift a Getaway This Valentine's Day

By Ana Mae Holmes on Jan. 27, 2021

This Valentine's day, spread the love! ♥️ Buy one stay for yourself and gift one to someone you care about - or even pay it forward to a favorite teacher, healthcare worker, or guardian angel to make their spirit bright. There has never been a better time to share the wish of joy and goodwill with the special ones in our lives. Browse participating hotels below. Royal Sonesta Houston 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027 Casual sophistication with modern appeal is what you’ll find at…

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Houstonian Wins Apple Music Award

By Ana Mae Holmes on Dec. 13, 2020

Who won Apple Music’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year? If you drive through downtown, you might find a clue. Houston First Corporation, Visit Houston’s parent company, partnered with Apple Music to light up a vibrant eight-story projection of the winner on the east side of downtown Houston. Check out our exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the setup. “On behalf of the Houston community, I congratulate Megan Thee Stallion on winning the Apple Music Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year…

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StArt Your Week With Art

By Ana Mae Holmes on Oct. 13, 2020

Houston’s art scene is too big to contain within our museum walls. The creative masterpieces spill out into the streets and in public spaces all across the city. From sculptures that tower over one of Houston’s popular beer gardens to the murals spread throughout East End, Visit Houston's Facebook will highlight Houston’s thriving public art scene, and introduce you to the faces behind each piece, and by the end of our tour, you’ll know the best places to take your friends for some truly…

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Good Sports!

By Ana Mae Holmes on Nov. 03, 2017

Good Morning, Los Angeles! We at Visit Houston struck up a friendly wager with Discover L.A. over the outcome of the 2017 MLB championship. The winner would take over the opponent’s social media pages for one day. And while we've got nothing but respect for the Dodgers, H-Town finally knows what it feels like to win the World Series! Don’t worry, y'all. We promise to be good sports! After all, when the season is over, at the end of the day, Houston and L.A. really have a lot in common. Come…

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Houston Grand Opera Opens Season in New Space: The Resilience Theater

By Ana Mae Holmes on Oct. 16, 2017

Over a month after Hurricane Harvey swept across southeast Texas, many of Houston’s premier performing arts venues like Jones Hall, the Alley and Wortham Theaters are still out of commission. Just as they were entering the height of their season, members of the Houston Grand Opera found themselves forced to relocate, undone by 14 feet of floodwater throughout their beautiful facility. Fortunately, in true fashion of the theater, they decided that the show must go on and chose to forge ahead…

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