Road trip from The Woodlands to Irving

Founded in 1978, Stages Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre with two intimate performance spaces and deep roots in the Houston community. Stages produces year-round, performing a broad scope of new work, popular entertainment and re-imagined classics. Almost all of Stages shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world. With a mission to advance theatre and enliven community, Stages offers a greenhouse for new talent and ideas and a place for art, artists and audiences to thrive.

Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.

This downtown park offers free yoga classes, movie nights and toddler story times. The park has a playground, spray fountain and Mist Tree, great for hot Houston days. Enjoy free WiFi and open air reading rooms, or borrow balls or games.

Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.

Axelrad is all about celebrating Houston, being outside, and relaxing. Conceived as a community-gathering place offering beer, wine, drinks, Luigi's pizza, live music, and the city's only hammock grove, Axelrad aims to be a place for all. The bar's interior is housed within a 100-year-old renovated building, originally a grocery store built by David and Gertrude Axelrad. Artists added to the beautiful historic interior with tap handles by Venezuelan-based Maria Rangel, seating by New Living's HTX Made, and textiles by Austin-based Nido.

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art. Through dynamic exhibitions accompanied by scholarly publications and accessible educational programs, the Museum reaches out to local, regional, national, and international audiences of various ages. CAMH is always fresh, always free.

The Weather Museum is making the community weather wise. Come see how high the storm surge would be on the upper Texas coast during Category 5 hurricane. Help make your own Tornado. Play Weather Facts and Fun. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday Noon to 4pm.

Spa Adolphus offers a tranquil retreat amidst the energy of downtown Dallas, Texas. Located within The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, our luxury spa provides a wide range of services including body wraps and massage therapy.

The Spa at The Crescent has completed its 2017-2018 multi-million dollar renovation. Within its quietly opulent 22,000-square-foot Dallas spa facility, The Spa at The Crescent offers one-of-a-kind treatments and services for men and women. Luxurious product lines and knowledgeable service combine to create one of the best spas in Dallas. Guests enjoy meticulously maintained locker rooms with amenities including a Eucalyptus infused steam room, dry sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge, fluffy towels, and personal grooming supplies. From advanced gym equipment and relaxing massage to daily made sandwiches, salads, and in-house bottled juices, The Spa at The Crescent comprises an advanced spa setting where guests can relax for hours on end. Fitness Memberships are available. The Spa at The Crescent supplies athletic clothing so all Members need are shoes and their Personal Trainer at their side for a great workout on brand new Techno Gym equipment.

Bass Performance Hall is the crown jewel of a city which boasts the nation's third largest cultural district. It is also an important symbol of one of the most successful downtown revitalization efforts in the country. Built entirely with private funds, Bass Performance Hall is permanent home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Cliburn Concerts. Each resident company operates independently from Performing Arts Fort Worth and manages its own programming schedule at Bass Hall.

The historic Casa Manana Theatre is the largest Broadway and Children's Theatre in Fort Worth. Casa Manana also offers premiere theatre training in musical theatre, dance and voice.

Studio Movie Grill modernized the way you see a movie by combining the best new releases with restaurant service, freshly prepared foods and signature cocktails. Service is available anytime during the show at the press of a button so you can experience more of the movie with less interruption. Pair that with stress-free, 100% reserved ticketing and comfortable seating, and it's perfect for the family, date night and even Junior's birthday. In addition, SMG proudly supports local initiatives through community outreach programs and special needs screenings. Experience is the difference.