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Exploring Texas ain’t no small vacation, it’s a lifetime endeavor. But what if you only have one day? Well that’s where we come in. Here is Houston's chapter in the saga.
The Daytripper: This spot is guaranteed to make you hungry, so head on over to HK Dim Sum where you can eat some of the tastiest “dim sum” that I’ve ever had. It’s basically like a full meal of appetizers.
The Daytripper: I always like popping into HK Food Market for a shopping experience very different from my normal trips to the store. The fresh fish counter is something to behold.
The Daytripper: This area boasts one of the largest Asian populations in America, and is much more diverse than just Chinese residents. I love it because it truly feels like a trip overseas without leaving Texas.
5555 Hermann Park Dr (at Caroline St.), Houston, TX
Science Museum · 202 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: If you only have time for one, make it the Houston Museum of Natural Science with incredible exhibits on Paleontology, Egypt, gems, malacoloy, butterflies and tons more.
6201A Hermann Park Dr (btwn Fannin & Almeda), Houston, TX
Park · 89 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: The central hub is Hermann Park which is basically Houston’s Central Park. Folks come out here to picnic, ride pedal boats, see the Japanese Gardens, go to the zoo, and roll down Miller Hill.
1533 Sul Ross St (btwn Mulberry & Mandell), Houston, TX
Art Museum · 72 tips and reviews
The Daytripper: If art is more your speed, then you shouldn’t miss The Menil Collection, a free museum that is surely one of the best art museums in America. You can see Picasso, Warhol, McGrit, and many more.
The Daytripper: This is where all the cool kids hang out to eat, shop, drink, and be merry. The main drag of Westheimer is full of trendy shops for clothing, antiques, and gifts.
The Daytripper: And if you want food visit El Real Tex-Mex, where famed food writer Robb Walsh and celebrity chef Brian Caswell have teamed up to bring you the most authentic Tex-Mex experience you can have.