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Rothko Chapel and Menil Art Collection (free)
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Museums: Houston zoo, Science Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Contemporary Art Museum
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Sawyer street art market at Sawyer Yards (free)
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Houston Farmers Market (free, 2520 Airline dr.)
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Walk the trails and visit the Japanese Gardens at Herman Park (free)
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Hike at Houston Arboretum ($5 for parking)
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Breweries: St. Arnolds, 8th Wonder, Moon Tower, True Anomaly, Equal Parts, Frost Town, Brash, Buffalo Bayou Brewing, and Baileson Brewing Co.
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If you prefer wine, try Lightyears, Roots, Lees Den, or Chelsea's wine bar
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Rent a city bike for the day and explore the Buffalo Bayou trails ($8/day bike rental)
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Visit the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston or Surfside beach (one hour drive from downtown)​
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Visit NASA (35 min drive)
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Visit Kemah boardwalk to ride the rollercoaster and watch ships go by (30 min drive).
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Eat incredible food!
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Texas BBQ: The Pit Room or J Bar M Barbecue.
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Visit Chinatown and Hillcroft Ave for a variety of Asian restaurants, markets, and foods.
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Indian: Aga's is unbeatable
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Chinese: Mala Sichuan Bistro, Hu's Cooking, and many others
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Ramen and sushi: Tamashi or Nippon
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Italian: Giacomos or Vinoteca Poscol
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Being near Mexico, the margaritas, ceviche, and tacos in Houston are outstanding. Try Tacos Tierra Caliente for authentic tacos and tortas. You can bring your food next door to the mostly outdoor seating, West Alabama Ice House and play ping pong or other games.
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Tex Mex: try Spanish Flowers, Ninfa's on Navigation, Lupe Tortilla (for fajitas), El Tiempo, or Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe.
