{"id":14456,"date":"2018-01-03T16:51:38","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T21:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=14456"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:34:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:34:09","slug":"cool-things-to-do-in-houston-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/city-guides\/houston\/houston-moving-guide\/cool-things-to-do-in-houston-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston 2018: 12 Things to Do in Houston You Haven\u2019t Thought Of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-14464 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangeshow.org\/photos\/sizes\/medium-640\/2858\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_dabfoto_img_4824-1-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"house covered in recycled beer cans in Houston, Texas\" class=\"wp-image-14464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_dabfoto_img_4824-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_dabfoto_img_4824-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_dabfoto_img_4824-1-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011_dabfoto_img_4824-1-810x500.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangeshow.org\/photos\/sizes\/medium-640\/2858\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Image via Jonathan Beitler\/The Orange Show (opens in a new tab)\">Jonathan Beitler\/The Orange Show<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a new year in Houston. Are you ready to explore the city? There\u2019s so many things to do in Houston \u2013 some you may not have even known about. Make the new year all about exploring and getting out of your rut with these 12 Houston activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Jam Out at Cactus Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a Houston classic celebrating 43 years in 2018. Cactus Music has survived the music industry downturn and is thriving thanks, in part, to a resurgence of vinyl. It hosts <a href=\"http:\/\/cactusmusictx.com\/instores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"It\u2019s a Houston classic celebrating 43 years in 2018. Cactus Music has survived the music industry downturn and is thriving thanks, in part, to a resurgence of vinyl. It hosts weekly live in-store performances offering free Saint Arnold beer to folks of legal age. Don\u2019t miss its Dollar LP section featuring gently-used vinyls.&nbsp;Located in Montrose&nbsp;at 2110 Portsmouth. (opens in a new tab)\">weekly live in-store performances<\/a> offering free Saint Arnold beer to folks of legal age. Don\u2019t miss its Dollar LP section featuring gently-used vinyls.&nbsp;Located in Montrose&nbsp;at 2110 Portsmouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Get Your Steps in with ArCH Walking Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-14457 size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aiahouston.org\/v\/site-home\/ArCH-WalkingTours\/3r\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/city-hall-walking-tour.jpg\" alt=\"fountain and trees in front of Houston City Hall building\" class=\"wp-image-14457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/city-hall-walking-tour.jpg 528w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/city-hall-walking-tour-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/aiahouston.org\/v\/site-home\/ArCH-WalkingTours\/3r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Image via AIA Houston (opens in a new tab)\">AIA Houston<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore Houston\u2019s architecture, design and history through&nbsp;ArCH Walking Tours by&nbsp;Architecture Center of Houston. A variety of tours are available each month to different Houston neighborhoods including Montrose, Houston Heights, Urban Art, Buffalo Bayou, Third Ward Bike Tour, Rice University, and more. Tours are just $10 for 2 hours with an expert docent. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/aiahouston.org\/v\/site-home\/ArCH-Tours\/3r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Explore Houston\u2019s architecture, design and history through&nbsp;ArCH Walking Tours by&nbsp;Architecture Center of Houston. A variety of tours are available each month to different Houston neighborhoods including Montrose, Houston Heights, Urban Art, Buffalo Bayou, Third Ward Bike Tour, Rice University, and more. Tours are just $10 for 2 hours with an expert docent. Check out the schedule&nbsp;online. (opens in a new tab)\">the schedule&nbsp;online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enjoy Classical Music from the Texas Medical Center Orchestra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage in classical music with Houston\u2019s finest physicians and medical professionals!&nbsp;Texas Medical Center Orchestra, celebrating its 19<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;year, comprises 70 musicians from the Houston medical world that enjoy performing classical music as a creative outlet. The group hosts two annual concerts at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and several free performances at the Texas Medical Center. Get <a href=\"http:\/\/tmcorchestra.org\/concerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Engage in classical music with Houston\u2019s finest physicians and medical professionals!&nbsp;Texas Medical Center Orchestra, celebrating its 19th&nbsp;year, comprises 70 musicians from the Houston medical world that enjoy performing classical music as a creative outlet. The group hosts two annual concerts at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and several free performances at the Texas Medical Center. Get more&nbsp;info online. (opens in a new tab)\">more&nbsp;info online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Catch a Movie at Aurora Picture Show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the arts are your thing \u2013 particularly the cinema \u2013 then you need to check out Aurora Picture Show. Founded in 1998 by a former home theater specialist, the venue shows artist-made, non-commercial film and video that will fill all your indie movie needs. This microcinema has become popular over the years, offering the chance for locals and visitors to explore unconventional video work. Screenings take place every month and you can find the <a href=\"http:\/\/aurorapictureshow.org\/pages\/screenings_and_events_83.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"If the arts are your thing \u2013 particularly the cinema \u2013 then you need to check out Aurora Picture Show. Founded in 1998 by a former home theater specialist, the venue shows artist-made, non-commercial film and video that will fill all your indie movie needs. This microcinema has become popular over the years, offering the chance for locals and visitors to explore unconventional video work. Screenings take place every month and you can find the current schedule online. You won\u2019t regret adding this to your places to visit in Houston. (opens in a new tab)\">current schedule online<\/a>. You won\u2019t regret adding this to your places to visit in Houston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Behold the Beer Can House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Image loving beer so much that you decided to adorn your house with the cans leftover. That\u2019s what one man, John Milkovisch, did back in the 1960\u2019s. The story goes he hated to waste anything \u2013 including the beer cans left over from the 6-pack he drank a day \u2013 so he took them and added them to parts of his home. Since his passing, the home is now fondly known as the \u201cBeer Can House\u201d and is now one of those unique places in Houston to visit. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangeshow.org\/beer-can-house-hours-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Image loving beer so much that you decided to adorn your house with the cans leftover. That\u2019s what one man, John Milkovisch, did back in the 1960\u2019s. The story goes he hated to waste anything \u2013 including the beer cans left over from the 6-pack he drank a day \u2013 so he took them and added them to parts of his home. Since his passing, the home is now fondly known as the \u201cBeer Can House\u201d and is now one of those unique places in Houston to visit. You can visit the house on the weekends from 12 pm - 5 pm. (opens in a new tab)\">visit the house<\/a> on the weekends from 12 pm &#8211; 5 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Make a Visit to Canino Farmers Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-14458\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onthegrid.city\/houston\/heights\/canino-produce-co\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/canino-entrance-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"entrance to the Canino Farmers Market in Houston, Texas\" class=\"wp-image-14458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/canino-entrance-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/canino-entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/canino-entrance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/canino-entrance-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/canino-entrance-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/canino-entrance.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/onthegrid.city\/houston\/heights\/canino-produce-co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Image via On the Grid (opens in a new tab)\">On the Grid<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This family-owned <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.caninoproduce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">farmers&nbsp;market and produce company<\/a>&nbsp;has more than quadrupled in size since it opened in 1958. The front is similar to a grocery store with scales and produce. The back is more flea market style, purchasing directly from vendors \u2013 many of whom speak only Spanish. Canino\u2019s sells local and Texas fruit and vegetables as well as other regions. You can also find nuts, spices, beans, fresh eggs plus plants, flowers, and herbs. It\u2019s open daily from 6 am \u2013 8 pm. Discover more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/houston\/9-houston-farmers-markets-to-shop-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"This family-owned farmers&nbsp;market and produce company&nbsp;has more than quadrupled in size since it opened in 1958. The front is similar to a grocery store with scales and produce. The back is more flea market style, purchasing directly from vendors \u2013 many of whom speak only Spanish. Canino\u2019s sells local and Texas fruit and vegetables as well as other regions. You can also find nuts, spices, beans, fresh eggs plus plants, flowers, and herbs. It\u2019s open daily from 6 am \u2013 8 pm. Discover more Houston-area farmers markets. (opens in a new tab)\">Houston-area farmers markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Take the Kiddos to Frolic&#8217;s Castle Indoor Playground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-14459 size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorialcity.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frolics-castle-memorial-city.jpg\" alt=\"playground area at Frolic's Castle playground\" class=\"wp-image-14459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frolics-castle-memorial-city.jpg 537w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frolics-castle-memorial-city-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorialcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Image via Memorial City Mall (opens in a new tab)\">Memorial City Mall<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubbed the world\u2019s largest play area in a shopping mall, Frolic\u2019s Castle is a perfect option for those rainy days \u2013 and even sunny days when you\u2019re looking for things to do in Houston for kids. This new addition to Memorial City Mall in 2014 features a three-level Enchanted Forest playspace that is ADA-accessible. Parents like how it\u2019s fully enclosed to keep the kiddos in range. Kids love the drawbridge, two-level tube slide, and the interactive sounds such as the sleeping giant, fire-breathing dragon, bubbling cauldron, and swimming gator. If you\u2019re lucky, you can meet Frolic the fire-breathing dragon in person when he visits the castle. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorialcity.com\/page_carousel\/entertainment-page-carousel-2\/?hq_e=el&amp;hq_m=1000346&amp;hq_l=4&amp;hq_v=40471578d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dubbed the world\u2019s largest play area in a shopping mall, Frolic\u2019s Castle is a perfect option for those rainy days \u2013 and even sunny days when you\u2019re looking for things to do in Houston for kids. This new addition to Memorial City Mall in 2014 features a three-level Enchanted Forest playspace that is ADA-accessible. Parents like how it\u2019s fully enclosed to keep the kiddos in range. Kids love the drawbridge, two-level tube slide, and the interactive sounds such as the sleeping giant, fire-breathing dragon, bubbling cauldron, and swimming gator. If you\u2019re lucky, you can meet Frolic the fire-breathing dragon in person when he visits the castle. Check out Frolic's&nbsp;schedule here. (opens in a new tab)\">Frolic&#8217;s&nbsp;schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Bring Fido Along to Dog-friendly Restaurants &amp; Bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love living life with your pooch, don\u2019t miss this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/houston\/houston-moving-guide\/dog-friendly-places-houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"If you love living life with your pooch, don\u2019t miss this list of&nbsp;local establishments&nbsp;that welcome dogs on the patio, thanks to Dog Friendly Houston. These folks have received City of Houston permits by passing a sanitation and health inspection to be named dog-approved patios. You\u2019ll find lots of familiar names including Christian\u2019s Tailgate, Canopy, Back Street Caf\u00e9, The Lake House, West Alabama Ice House, Antidote Coffee, Zoes Kitchen in the Heights &amp; more. The majority of spots are inside the loop. (opens in a new tab)\">list of&nbsp;local establishments<\/a>&nbsp;that welcome dogs on the patio, thanks to Dog Friendly Houston. These folks have received City of Houston permits by passing a sanitation and health inspection to be named dog-approved patios. You\u2019ll find lots of familiar names including Christian\u2019s Tailgate, Canopy, Back Street Caf\u00e9, The Lake House, West Alabama Ice House, Antidote Coffee, Zoes Kitchen in the Heights &amp; more. The majority of spots are inside the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Stroll Through Glenwood Cemetery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-14460 size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/urbanhoustonian\/15466790610\/in\/photolist-pyKkZC-dGkjcn-n1spdi-mZaRf7-edpufj-2bksWaZ-biP4xZ-29XyNw5-QApMhY-aX8LF-dXLm44-68Xt9o-6S9EmV-hKfSQP-aX8Sz-mfMimd-c8yZ5C-9jxvdU-c8yBbU-4hfzAj-oUkVwM-c8yKMf-8dxR3B-oUkTmK-QNoWi8-4yGt1a-Fm1yfS-mfLcJ2-8JiHFU-VgiuJS-bkBBLZ-qaEMfN-gkahUL-28sEwXb-qa9cSf-V9f7XQ-8JiUo5-eokLuL-DE25j-pW3RuN-pGvuoC-b2i9kZ-mngg7n-QKUnN7-4xx9B2-cvEB1u-pcWXUd-cD9fkm-fLvpXa-X5ByLw\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glenwood-cemetery-flickr-credit-michael-coppens.jpg\" alt=\"structure within the Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas\" class=\"wp-image-14460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glenwood-cemetery-flickr-credit-michael-coppens.jpg 552w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glenwood-cemetery-flickr-credit-michael-coppens-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/urbanhoustonian\/15466790610\/in\/photolist-pyKkZC-dGkjcn-n1spdi-mZaRf7-edpufj-2bksWaZ-biP4xZ-29XyNw5-QApMhY-aX8LF-dXLm44-68Xt9o-6S9EmV-hKfSQP-aX8Sz-mfMimd-c8yZ5C-9jxvdU-c8yBbU-4hfzAj-oUkVwM-c8yKMf-8dxR3B-oUkTmK-QNoWi8-4yGt1a-Fm1yfS-mfLcJ2-8JiHFU-VgiuJS-bkBBLZ-qaEMfN-gkahUL-28sEwXb-qa9cSf-V9f7XQ-8JiUo5-eokLuL-DE25j-pW3RuN-pGvuoC-b2i9kZ-mngg7n-QKUnN7-4xx9B2-cvEB1u-pcWXUd-cD9fkm-fLvpXa-X5ByLw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Image via Urban Houstonian\/Flickr (opens in a new tab)\">Urban Houstonian\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>History buffs will <a href=\"http:\/\/www.glenwoodcemetery.org\/visiting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"History buffs will enjoy browsing Houston\u2019s first professionally designed cemetery that opened in 1872. It resembles other 19th&nbsp;century romantic garden cemeteries with its large oak trees, rolling hillside, and park-like setting. Houston\u2019s elite are buried here along with Houston landmark namesakes including the Allen Brothers, William P. Hobby, George R. Brown, George Hermann, the last president of the Republic of Texas, founder of the Houston railroad, Houston\u2019s first female physician, first President of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Texas, and Howard Hughes. The cemetery entrance is on Washington Avenue between Studemont and Sawyer. Gates are open daily from 7 am \u2013 5 pm. (opens in a new tab)\">enjoy browsing<\/a> Houston\u2019s first professionally designed cemetery that opened in 1872. It resembles other 19<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;century romantic garden cemeteries with its large oak trees, rolling hillside, and park-like setting. Houston\u2019s elite are buried here along with Houston landmark namesakes including the Allen Brothers, William P. Hobby, George R. Brown, George Hermann, the last president of the Republic of Texas, founder of the Houston railroad, Houston\u2019s first female physician, first President of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Texas, and Howard Hughes. The cemetery entrance is on Washington Avenue between Studemont and Sawyer. Gates are open daily from 7 am \u2013 5 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Take a Behind-the Scenes Tour at a Local Houston Brewery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/houston-brewery-tour.jpg\" alt=\"groups of people at a Houston brewery tour\" class=\"wp-image-15007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/houston-brewery-tour.jpg 484w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/houston-brewery-tour-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via Vicki Powers<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston is turning into a hot-bed of craft breweries. Check out the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintarnold.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Houston is turning into a hot-bed of craft breweries. Check out the famous Saint Arnold, Houston\u2019s oldest brewery since 1994, which hosts an amazing Saturday Open House. Discover a plethora of other brewery options and tours around town such as 8th Wonder Brewery, No Label Brewing Co., Buffalo Bayou Brewery, Karbach Brewery Co., 11 Below Brewery, Spindletap Brewery, Southern Star Brewing Company (Conroe), and Lone Pint Brewing (Magnolia). Most brewery tours in Houston cost around $10 and include sample beers. Many are dog-friendly outside, so it\u2019s more Houston venues to bring your pooch. (opens in a new tab)\">Saint Arnold<\/a>, Houston\u2019s oldest brewery since 1994, which hosts an amazing Saturday Open House. Discover a plethora of other brewery options and tours around town such as 8th Wonder Brewery, No Label Brewing Co., Buffalo Bayou Brewery, Karbach Brewery Co., 11 Below Brewery, Spindletap Brewery, Southern Star Brewing Company (Conroe), and Lone Pint Brewing (Magnolia). Most brewery tours in Houston cost around $10 and include sample beers. Many are dog-friendly outside, so it\u2019s more Houston venues to bring your pooch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Ride the Hermann Park Train near Houston Zoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be a kid again (or bring your kids!) and ride on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermannpark.org\/visit\/train-pedal-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Be a kid again (or bring your kids!) and ride on the Hermann Park Train in Hermann Park near Houston Zoo. This local favorite has been making loops around the park since 1957. The updated Hermann Park Train is a replica of an 1863 C.P. Huntington stream train. Thanks to a new route, the train stops at mini stations with connections to Texas Medical Center, Houston museums, and METRO light rail. Tickets are just $3.50 per ride \u2013 or $7 for an all-day pass (week days only). (opens in a new tab)\">Hermann Park Train<\/a> in Hermann Park near Houston Zoo. This local favorite has been making loops around the park since 1957. The updated Hermann Park Train is a replica of an 1863 C.P. Huntington stream train. Thanks to a new route, the train stops at mini stations with connections to Texas Medical Center, Houston museums, and METRO light rail. Tickets are just $3.50 per ride \u2013 or $7 for an all-day pass (week days only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Create Your Own David Adickes Sculpture Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/presidents-heads.jpg\" alt=\"three sculptures of president's heads in Houston\" class=\"wp-image-15008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/presidents-heads.jpg 520w, https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/presidents-heads-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via Vicki Powers<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston is proud of Texas artist David Adickes, whose work is visible throughout the city. Whether it\u2019s the iconic Presidents\u2019 heads or \u201cWe {Heart} Houston\u201d sign, you\u2019ll love snagging a photo at these Houston landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cthe Virtuoso\u201d \u2013 A 36-ft. tall cellist commissioned by The Lyric Center. It\u2019s Adickes first large sculpture. Located at Prairie and Smith downtown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presidents\u2019 heads and Charlie Chaplin \u2013 The giant concrete presidents\u2019 heads are now behind a chain-length fence, in addition to the 35-ft. Charlie Chaplin. This is the new location of Adickes Sculpturworx Studio, 2401 Nance. While you can\u2019t stand beside the heads anymore, it\u2019s still fun to see them and marvel at the creativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Statesmen Park \u2013 The four 18-ft. tall concrete presidents\u2019 heads sit on a tiny slice of land as you approach downtown on I-10, Smith Street exit. Similar to Mount Rushmore, you\u2019ll find Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington. It\u2019s dubbed \u201cMount Rush Hour\u201d for that reason! Located at 1400 Elder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWe {Heart} Houston\u201d sign \u2013 This iconic structure moved from it&#8217;s former position off I-10 &amp; Taylor at 1816 Thompson Street to the EaDo Promenade near the 8th Wonder Brewery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop wondering what to do in Houston this new year. With these 12 spots to check out, you\u2019ll have tons to keep you busy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a new year in Houston. Are you ready to explore the city? There\u2019s so many things to do in Houston \u2013 some you may not have even known about. Make the new year all about exploring and getting out of your rut with these 12 Houston activities. 1. 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