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Experience the magic of ballet at Houston Ballet, where they dedicate their time to creating meaningful change by developing a space that honors what is unique in us all. They also inspire a lasting love and appreciation for dance through artistic excellence, exhilarating performances, innovative choreography, and superb educational programs that attract the world's best dancers and choreographers and supply them with an environment where they can thrive and further develop the art form.

Uncover the heroic world of firefighters at The Houston Fire Museum, where they engage, educate, and enlighten the community on the importance of fire and preserve the history and heritage of Houston's diverse fire service. Houston's historic Fire Station No. 7 is the permanent home of the museum and allows visitors to appreciate the antique firefighting equipment and uniforms and shows the testament to the people who devoted their lives to community service and commitment to others.

The traditional and hospitable hobbits welcome you and sincerely hope you enjoy yourself at The Hobbit Cafe, where you can enjoy food, friends, wine, and good times. As you sit around the large wooden deck and the giant oak tree, try out the ever-changing list of Hobbit-approved beers, wines, and over 100 adult beverages, including meads, Belgian beers, craft beers, ciders, sours, wines, and frozen drinks. Check out the delicious menu that is filled with fresh dishes like stacked burgers, huge hobbit-sized sandwiches, nachos, seafood, and several stellar breakfast and brunch options.

Admire ​all the vibrant works of art that provide a unique opportunity to see artists in action and the evolution of an arts destination come to life at Smither Park, where the creative urban space developed with the help of an entire community. ​Smither Park is an outrageous, fanciful, functional playland featuring different, exciting, and interactive features. Their commitment to sustainability and recycling inspires decorative elements by exploring the reuse and repurposing of materials like broken ceramic, bottle caps, tiles, and sea shells.