This small shop is filled with some of the rarest of finds: workout gear that’s functional enough to perform in the gym yet stylish enough to wear whenever you’re taking it easy. Read more.
A reliable source for ski-town staples such as Michael Stars and C&C California tees and tanks—perfect for layering. Read more.
This school subs in for Grover Cleveland High School in Wes Anderson's 1998 comedy Rushmore. Max Fischer is banished here after attempting to build an aquarium on the grounds of his private academy.
Designer Chloe Dao’s big, bright shop showcases her energetic, affordably priced line, which includes slinky silk dresses, mod patterned minis, and flirty, asymmetrical-neckline tops. Read more.
Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 1,200-acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site consists of the Battleground, Monument and Battleship.
The Alamo battle only lasted 13 days in 1836. The US fought against an army of 4,000 men displaying courage & self-sacrifice even though they were defeated by the Mexican army.
On his visit to Dallas on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. Suddenly shots were fired, killing JFK. Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shots from here.
Browsers can find loads of denim, from beloved labels such as Seven for All Mankind to newbies like 1921. The rest of the store is just as compelling, with feminine pieces by Alice & Trixie and Milly. Read more.
This store offers a satisfying catalog of on-the-cusp labels, like Eurythmic, Reset, Manoush, and Hazel Brown. Read more.
Wes Anderson set his tale of a precocious teen at his own alma mater for the 1998 dramedy Rushmore. Max Fischer isn't an academic talent, but shows his strengths as the head of every club at school.
This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a 1,000 year-old story of ingenuity and survival in an unforgiving desert landscape.
This 155-acre non-profit nature sanctuary provides education about the environment to Houstonians of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants & animals in the heart of the city.
This 30-foot-high monument was erected in 1970. The open-air structure in the historic West End resembles an ancient tomb. It's the first memorial by famed architect & Kennedy friend Philip Johnson.
So incredibly Vegas—not just because you can shop for Lafco soaps and Penhaligon's Fresh Line fragrances with the dinging of slot machines in the background, but because they’re open 24 hours a day. Read more.
In this soaring space, lacy underthings are displayed in glass-topped cases. Aside from the stunning array of Lejaby panties and Made by Niki rompers, there’s an impressive selection of basics. Read more.
St Arnold is credited with the great miracle of quenching his caretakers' thirst with only 1 cup of beer that never ran dry. Started in 1993 this company is the city's 1st microbrewery & named for him
4th of July Fireworks are set off above the reflecting pool, between the Lincoln and World War II Memorials between 9:00-9:30 p.m. ET.
The facility features model ships, historical pieces, maps and prints, a lecture hall, and a marine library.
Its retro feel brought Wes Anderson here for the 1998 film Rushmore starring Bill Murray. Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) appears to match his friends, but his father dispenses wisdom & hair cuts here
The raw beauty of the space—formerly an auto-parts plant—has an industrial charm that perfectly matches the clothing, from Siwy shorts to Voom sundresses. Read more.
On the site of Buff Stadium, completed in 1928 for the Houston Buffs baseball team, this museum displays a collection of sports memorabilia including home plate, which rests on the spot it occupied.
The gallery is full of beautiful and unusual paintings dating from the 1500s to the early 1900s. A wide array of botanical creations is featured in this collection of natural history art.
More kiosk than store, and easy to overlook, G.G. is a peerless source for incredible imported chocolates, some in the shape of power chips. Read more.
It's said that if a couple climbs the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married.
Built in 1840, the Mexican-American War Treaty was signed here in 1846. This restaurant is known for its tragic love story of Armando and Inez where it is said they haunt still today.
