Hey Houston's Free Guide To the Best of Houston
Houston has no shortage of hidden gems, from cultural institutions to diverse culinary delights. Our city has an overwhelming array of things to learn, places to go, and foods to try. So what are the best of the best? The City Cast Houston team put together our ultimate guide to getting the most out of life in H-Town.

An illustrated map of Houston, Texas. (City Cast)
- Learn the unspoken essential rules of Houston to survive our multifaceted city.
- Avoid getting your Houstonian card revoked and try Frenchy’s Fried Chicken
- Already a Frenchy’s regular? Broaden your fried chicken horizons by exploring our other top spots.
- Immerse yourself in nature by strolling, jogging, or biking through the scenic routes of Hermann Park.

A beautiful day in Hermann Park. (Jermaine Thomas/City Cast)
- Create a DIY brewery tour in Downtown visiting: Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Equal Parts Brewing, and Tru Anomaly. (See our full list of breweries for more).
- Catch two back-to-back movies inside your air-conditioned car, all for just $10 at The Showboat Drive-In.
- Start your pickleball journey with a free intro to pickleball class.
- Visit these newest culinary hotspots like LuLoo’s Day & Night and Bar Bludorn.
- Plan a trek through the Sam Houston National Forest.
- Cool off by enjoying the crashing waves in Galveston.
- Start your day off with a tasty and healthy plate from Leaf & Grain.
- Explore Murder By The Book, renowned as one of the nation's oldest and largest mystery specialty bookstores.
- Enjoy the outdoors with some good food, friends, and family at these Best Patio locations like Brasil Cafe, Original Ninfa’s, and Postino’s.
- Admire art at these must-see museums in HTX.
- Meet new friends in Houston while taking a cooking class at Central Market’s Cooking School.
- Pop the big question at Houston Waterwall near the Galleria.
- Need more memorable proposal locations? Checkout these options.
- Relax and unwind at The High Five Mini Bar with some flavorful cocktails like the Up Top Sunrise, High Five Spritz, and Bermuda Swizzle.
- Learn the best ways to avoid traffic like how-to ‘ride the wave.’
- Make Your Own Air Purifier for a healthier living environment despite the region’s poor air quality.
- Take your significant other to dinner at PopStroke for The Perfect Date Night in Houston.
- And if you need a break from city life, venture to the Johnson Space Center and learn more about human space exploration or take a stroll through Houston’s Arboretum.
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