{"id":2774,"date":"2023-09-19T00:00:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T00:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=2774"},"modified":"2023-09-18T17:29:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T17:29:02","slug":"things-to-do-in-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/things-to-do-in-houston","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Houston, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of things to do in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/cities\/houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houston<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is long and wonderful. You\u2019ve got great food, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visithoustontexas.com\/theater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theater district<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and loads of cool spaces to grab a drink and enjoy some live music. Curious where to start? Well, here are a few of the first things to do in Houston.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Sawyer Yards<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure what activities you\u2019re looking for, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sawyeryards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sawyer Yards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the perfect place to start your Houston adventure. Located in the First Ward and Arts District, the creative community has taken old warehouses and industrial spaces and transformed them into galleries, studios, breweries, and more. There\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenty<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to do and see here, including a little live music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Benny Thunders<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know those nights where the bartender is slammed and it takes ages to get a beer? That won\u2019t be a problem at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bennythunders.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benny Thunders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a self-pour taproom featuring beer, wine, kombucha, and small bites to pair with your laid back experience. Even pets are allowed\u2014need we say more?<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2775\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2775\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2775\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2775\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Benny Thunders, photo by Cathy Krznar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=png&h=150&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=150&wpsize=thumbnail 150w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=png&h=400&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=400&wpsize=square 400w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benny-Thunders-photo-by-Cathy-Krznar.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Benny Thunders, photo by Cathy Krznar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Sable Gate Winery<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in globally sourced, locally crafted wine? What about your own personal vintage and custom label? If you\u2019re up for it, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sablegatewinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sable Gate Winery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is waiting for you. Picture yourself sipping your new favorite vintage while catching a little live music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Mercantile Montrose<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a long-time Houston resident or just passing through, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercantile-montrose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercantile Montrose<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makes you feel like a local. You can grab an espresso at the bar, then wander around the specialty grocery aisles and pick up that perfect something for a snack or a meal later. And, you might even catch a little live performance while you\u2019re there.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2776\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2776\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2776\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2776\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercantile-Montrose-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Mercantile Montrose, photo by Paola Moreno-Reyes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercantile-Montrose-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercantile-Montrose-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercantile-Montrose-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercantile-Montrose-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercantile-Montrose-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercantile-Montrose-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mercantile Montrose, photo by Paola Moreno-Reyes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>City Orchard<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the season of apples, so celebrate it with a nice cider. Harvested by Lake Ontario and served up in Houston, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cityorchardhtx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Orchard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s cider is definitely on the list for things to do in Houston.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>William Price Distilling<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last up on things to do in Houston? How about you treat yourself to a cocktail before the day is done? Vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and specialty liqueurs are all made at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.williampricedistilling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">William Price Distilling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the perfect pairings for the distillery\u2019s bingo nights, free tours, and live events.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2777\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2777\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2777\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2777\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/William-Price-Distilling-Co.-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Things to do in Houston\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/William-Price-Distilling-Co.-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/William-Price-Distilling-Co.-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/William-Price-Distilling-Co.-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/William-Price-Distilling-Co.-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/William-Price-Distilling-Co.-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/William-Price-Distilling-Co.-photo-by-Paola-Moreno-Reyes.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">William Price Distilling Co., photo by Paola Moreno-Reyes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The list of things to do in Houston is long and wonderful. You\u2019ve got great food, the theater district, the Space Center, and loads of cool spaces to grab a drink and enjoy some live music. Curious where to start? Well, here are a few of the first things to do in Houston. 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