Houston First Church of the Nazarene

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 animals, with more than 900 species representing the seventh most-visited zoo in the nation. Explore the featured attractions, which include the Kipp Aquarium, The Fischer Bird Gardens, the Tropical Bird House, a Children's Zoo with a petting zoo and water playground, the World of Primates, the Wildlife Carousel, the McNair Asian Elephant Habitat, and the Reptile & Amphibian Building.

Enjoy the smell of more than 250 worldwide varieties of spices at Penzeys Spices, where you can smell some of the most amazing seasonings that contain spices, herbs, flavorings, and gift sets. Penzeys has worked hard to make buying spice gifts a worthwhile thing to do. Yes, they have good spices. Great spices even, but they also understand that while customers appreciate the quality, they know that the gift may be spices, however the hope for the gift is that it opens the door to all the great things that become possible when good food causes friends and loved ones to linger around the dinner table just a little bit longer.

The Menil Collection Art Museum holds over 19,000 pieces of art that are displayed in the main building and often switched around several other types of art collected from the 1940s. The collection is significant in its European art, including paintings by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. The permanent collection highlights Arts of Africa, the Americas and the Pacific Northwest, the Ancient World, the Pacific Islands, Drawing, Medieval and Byzantine, Modern and Contemporary, Surrealism, and the permanent installation entitled Witnesses.

Drift is your new neighborhood bar bringing island vibes and Southern charm to the Heights. Join in the simple living and easy drinking, hang out with friends, and get excited for the good vibrations with chill libations, weekly rotating food trucks, and 50 TVs for the ultimate sports bar experience. Their wrap-around patio is the perfect spot to kick back with a craft brew and watch the game on the massive 249-inch and 204-inch TVs. Book your next office happy hour, a girl's night out, or a game-watching party. Whether you’re rooting for your team on the patio or enjoying a well-crafted cocktail, Drift creates memorable moments for you and your guests.