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HIDDEN GEM: Houston's Mini Murals
With the help of local artists and the City of Houston, Up Art Studio is bringing art to neighborhoods all over Houston.
HIDDEN GEM: Space City Pinball League
"It's open to anybody, anybody who wants to play," said co-founder Phil Grimaldi. "You don't even need to be a pinball wizard or anything like that."
HIDDEN GEM: George Observatory
Tucked inside Brazos Bend State Park, the observatory offers visitors a rare chance to look through a 36-inch research-grade telescope.
HIDDEN GEM: Main Street Theater
In addition to the six plays, which each run for about four weeks, during its season, the theater also produces seven shows for kids at MATCH.
HIDDEN GEM: Rosenberg Railroad Museum
Admission includes a tour with a docent, who will take you through exhibits, railcars and the historic Tower 17.
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HIDDEN GEM: Hilton Americas hydroponic garden
Sourcing ingredients for dishes is easy for Executive Chef Ruffy Sulaiman, who simply comes up with recipes, then grows the needed produce.
HIDDEN GEM: Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center
The center, which is free to visit, includes a science lab and exhibit hall for visitors to explore.
HIDDEN GEM: Zube Park
This 225-acre park in Hockley features multiple playgrounds, miles of trails, community pavilions, athletic fields, a train ride and a splash pad.
HIDDEN GEM: Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids
The locations in The Woodlands, Cypress and Houston's Memorial area allow kids to drop in to use the open lab space for thousands of experiments.
HIDDEN GEM: Brazos Bend State Park
The 5,000-acre park has a diverse wildlife population thanks to its variety of ecosystems.
HIDDEN GEM: Railean Distillery & Buccaneer Bar
What started as a rum distillery in San Leon now produces 14 different spirits, all handcrafted on site.
HIDDEN GEM: Blaffer Art Museum
For 50 years, the museum on the University of Houston campus has celebrated and amplified local, national and international artists.
HIDDEN GEM: Galveston tree sculptures
After storm surge poisoned the island’s trees with saltwater, killing tens of thousands where they stood, what could have been a blight became a boon.
HIDDEN GEM: Meadows Place Discovery & Nature Center
The center offers an affordable way for city kids to walk on the wild side.
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