"Brunch at Tiny Boxwood's Ah, Tiny Boxwood's—this place is super relaxing. It's a bit tucked away, inside a plant nursery complex, but absolutely lovely once you find it. It's a great place to get brunch and a delicious lemonade."

"In a city like Houston , which is bursting with international flavor, it’s not difficult to find fantastic Indian food. But Anita Jaisinghani, who formerly owned the beloved Indika, serves up the best of the best with Pondicheri. The menu here revolves around unique takes on India's street foods, including pakoras and a daily selection of samosas. In terms of main dishes, the best way to sample what’s being offered is by getting the vegetable or meat thali— a daily selection of dishes and sides perfect for sharing. Other standouts include desi fries (French fries dusted with Indian spices), naan with roasted garlic, and fresh-baked cookies."

"Shop Houston's Best Couture at Hemline With a wide array of both local and national designers, Hemline has pieces that are trendy while still remaining classic. Come to Houston with some extra room in your suitcase!"

"The Best Design in Houston Representing more internationally and nationally known design and lifestyle products than any other Houston store, Kuhl-Linscomb is a wonderland of art, jewelry, perfume, cosmetics, home decor, gifts, and everything beautiful. The massive space is the Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory of design & decor, so plan to come and meander for a while."

"See a Movie at River Oaks Theatre Built in 1939, this is Houston 's oldest continually operating movie theater, showing lots of independent and foreign films, as well as monthly midnight showings of Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Room . Try to get tickets for a showing in the main theater downstairs. There are two smaller screens upstairs that have their own charm, but the art-deco style of the main theater is really worth experiencing."

"Escape the Heat at Ice Inside Houston 's biggest shopping destination, the Galleria mall, you'll find an ice skating rink set beneath an impressive glass atrium. It's open seven days a week, year-round, and it's a great place to blow off some steam (and maybe even practice your triple lutz)."

"Runners flock to Memorial Park to run its 3-mile loop one, two, or five times. But there’s so much more to discover here, like30 miles of hiking trails, a golf course, a swimming pool, and facilities for tennis, softball, croquet, and volleyball. Cyclists will fall in love with the biking trails, which range from beginner to expert levels. Originally opened in 1924, the park, located in Houston’s Memorial neighborhood, spans 1,466 acres, making it one of the largest urban green spaces in the United States."

"Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila at Escalante's At Escalante's you'll find upscale Tex-Mex and some pretty good margaritas. It's a Houston -only chain with a lively, colorful atmosphere and attentive service. This location is part of an area called Highland Village, which is a great outdoor shopping alternative to the more popular Galleria mall."

"Dinner at RDG + Bar Annie This is a fantastic high-end restaurant near the Galleria mall, housed in an elegant, modern building with an open but warm atmosphere. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner, RDG features a menu that is contemporary, with a great deal of international influence."

"Enjoy Southern Heritage and Charm at Ouisie's Pronounced "wee-zee's," Ouisie's is steeped in Southern heritage, and has foods with regional, American, and ethnic influences. For nearly 20 years now, Houstonians have been enjoying dishes like crispy fried Gulf Coast oysters, parmesan-crusted rainbow trout with jumbo lump crabmeat, and lemon ice box pie that tastes like it was made in your grandma's kitchen. With a charming ambience and a beautiful outdoor garden, Ouisie's feels like coming home."