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Explore Houston’s streets and public green spaces with Howdy H-Town’s friendly and enthusiastic excursion, where fun and informative tours are the best way to explore this city. Discover everything from history and architecture to street art and small bars while exploring the city’s heritage precinct and theatre district. Taste some of Houston’s many flavors as your guide takes you to five delicious venues. Whether you’re a local wanting to explore a new area of Houston or a visitor from out of town, let the passionate guides at Howdy H-Town show you a different side of this city.

Grab some cold water, ice cream, and milk and get ready as you boldly go where many have dared to go, the Hops N Hot Sauce Festival, where hot sauces, salsas, peppers, spices, chili mixes, wing sauces, and all things hot and mild are waiting for you to taste. Participate in the Hot Pepper Eating Contest, enjoy the free photo booth, taste samples of spicy foods, drink fresh craft beer, enter the Pickle Eating Contest, and enjoy free giveaways and free face painting fun.

Visit the Chapel of St. Basil, based at the University of St. Thomas. Designed by renowned architect Phillip Johnson, the chapel includes three functioning bells, a custom-built organ, and an overall style reminiscent of historic European churches. The chapel hosts Mass every day. It seats about 225 people and is lit from the inside by natural light from the dome, a skylight over the altar, and the statue of Our Lady on the east wall and from the asymmetrical glass cross on the west wall.