Visit one of Houston's most venerable wine bars on your next romantic date. La Carafe is located inside the remnants of Old Market Square, which is listed on the National Register for Historic Places.
Beat the heat at Wet 'n' Wild SplashTown, one of the largest waterparks in the U.S. Torpedo down one of the dozens of slides, ride the whitewater rapids raft rides or just relax in a wave pool. There's plenty of attractions for the entire family.
Set your thirst on high and get ready for the superbly celebrated Houston Margarita Festival replete with savory margaritas, salsa dancing, music and fun like you have never seen before. Some of Houston's finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping the festival with some of the most superior tasting margaritas in the market, all uniquely served at the beautiful Water Works Park. With more than 30 Margarita flavors on the menu, the list is remarkably extensive and sure to please. You will certainly find yourself new favorites all while enjoying the company of friends, good food, competitions and live bands in an outdoor space with the majestic and famous city skyscrapers in the distance. Not only will you call it whimsical, you'll be supporting over 30 city nonprofits.
View one of the most important private collections at The Menil Collection, an art museum that began with the more than 19,000 pieces collected by a Houston couple beginning in the early 1940s. The collection is significant in its European art, including paintings by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.