In a lovely glass-walled building full of bamboo, smooth river rocks and soothing tones, SpaTerre at La Torretta Lake Resort is a relaxing oasis even without booking a treatment. Between ...

In a world of supermarket-sized bookstores, we like the quiet grace of Brazos, a place where you’re welcomed to curl up in a chair and flip through a book ...

Originally opened as a Chinese import store, China Garden has become a Houston hub. If you can get past the exterior (never judge a book by its cover), you'll ...

This is the only place in town to find prints by photographic masters such as Kertesz, Cartier-Bresson, and Doisneau. Having been in the business of buying and selling exceptional photographs ...

In certain circles Converse is more coveted than Choo, and in Houston the ultimate sneaker destination is The Tipping Point. A mecca for limited edition sneakers by Nike, Puma, Vans ...

The Houston Health Museum is about as close as you can get to living out a Magic School Bus fantasy (namely the book in which Ms. Frizzle's trusty bus ...

Thousands of visitors from all over the United States (not to mention countless Houstonians) come to the Clayton Library every month to comb through its extensive archives in search of ...

Housed in an asymmetrical structure sheathed in corrugated metal, Koelsch specializes in visionaries from out-of-town and displays work in any medium, including jewelry, accessories (check out the stunning geometric belt ...

While speeding down Montrose, a lot of people whiz right past a simple white building that houses one of Houston’s most fascinating nonprofit ventures. It’s worth stopping the ...

In the mood for a concert or a rousing game of hoops? Check out Houston’s award winning venue, the Toyota Center, which plays host to the Rockets and the ...