Texas Shutters

Go on a discovery tour at the Children's Museum of Houston, which has a 5-star rating on social network sites, was voted Ultimate Kid-Friendly Attraction in a Houston Chronicle readers' poll, and tied for the number one spot as the nation's best children's museum in Child Magazine. The Children's Museum was built specifically for youngsters so that the kids can learn while having fun with tons of interactive and bilingual exhibits. Check out the EcoStation, which will teach kids to understand how our actions impact the environment and what we can do about it. Stop by FlowWorks, which unleashes the power of water for children to explore and research the concept of energy flow, and try out The Invention Convention, where gadgets and gizmos galore are laid out for kids to connect, create and construct anything their heart desires.

The traditional and hospitable hobbits welcome you and sincerely hope you enjoy yourself at The Hobbit Cafe, where you can enjoy food, friends, wine, and good times. As you sit around the large wooden deck and the giant oak tree, try out the ever-changing list of Hobbit-approved beers, wines, and over 100 adult beverages, including meads, Belgian beers, craft beers, ciders, sours, wines, and frozen drinks. Check out the delicious menu that is filled with fresh dishes like stacked burgers, huge hobbit-sized sandwiches, nachos, seafood, and several stellar breakfast and brunch options.

Let your hair down and enjoy sand volleyball and pickleball at Bumpy Pickle, where you can enjoy five well-lit, regulation-size sand volleyball courts and nine pickleball courts. It’s a great place to unwind with friends and coworkers or even on an adventurous date. Bumpy Pickle offers a lip-smacking menu ranging from tacos to full-blown entrees. They even have something special for the kiddos. And you can bet they did not forget the sweet tooth, dessert-loving bunch.