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4 Days in Houston: A Journey of Art, Nature, and Culinary Delights

Eva Uzcategui

Eva Uzcategui

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Houston, Texas, filled with art, nature, and mouthwatering cuisine. Discover hidden gems like Black Hole Coffee House and The Menil Collection, immerse yourself in the beauty of Buffalo Bayou Park and Sam Houston Park, and indulge in delectable dishes at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Jason's Deli. Uncover the vibrant culture of Houston as you explore Chapultepec Lupita, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and MF Sushi. Conclude your journey with a visit to Kaffeine Coffee, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and The Pit Room, leaving you with unforgettable memories.

Trip to Houston

Day 1Coffee, Art, and Green Spaces
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$26

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$ 2

Black Hole Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
10 - 15 min

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The Menil Collection
Nearly 19,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Discovery Green
Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Convivial chain dishing up hearty portions of New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, salads & more.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
Day 2Doughnuts, Parks, and Deli Delights
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$27

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$ 2

Voodoo Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnut, where the magic is in the hole and good things come in pink boxes.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
14 - 21 min

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Buffalo Bayou Park
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Sam Houston Park
Historically focused park featuring guided tours of old structures dating back to the 1800s.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
17 - 26 min

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Jason's Deli
An independent, family-owned business since 1976, Jason’s Deli offers variety of menu items from healthy to indulgent. All of their food is free from high-fructose corn syrup, artificial trans fats and flavors, processed MSG, and dyes.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 3Mexican Cuisine and Artistic Wonders
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$38

Chapultepec Lupita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$7
12 - 18 min

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$19
8 - 11 min

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MF Sushi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 4Coffee, Science, and BBQ Bliss
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$62

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$ 3

Kaffeine Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
4 - 5 min

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Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$31
6 - 8 min

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The Pit Room
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18

Budget breakdown: $157 In total

Activities & Food:$152
Transport:$5