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Living in the Lone Star
HIDDEN GEM: ArCH walking tours
The program, which started with one tour in 2011, now offers 11 different ways to see and learn about Houston.
HIDDEN GEM: Red Lion British Pub
Owner Craig Mallinson says he's fortunate for the regulars of his pub along Shepherd Drive, as well as the staff who’ve been there for nearly two decades.
HIDDEN GEM: Texas Prison Museum
Many of the exhibits spotlight the ingenuity of the incarcerated – from the illegal (think homemade weapons) to the incredible, like a chess set carved out of soap.
HLSR committee hosts inaugural trailer build-off for Texas welding students
All 20 high school teams got to drive away with a 5'-by-10' trailer, which they'll paint, wire and bring back to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo next March.
HIDDEN GEM: Martha's Chapel Cemetery & Demons Road
The cemetery dates back to the Robinson Settlement of the 1830s. It was a peaceful place of rest for 150 years until around 1985.
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HIDDEN GEM: La Carafe
Along with its living clientele, the oldest bar in Houston is rumored to have a few ghostly regulars as well.
HIDDEN GEM: Julia Ideson Building
A free audio tour guides visitors through the building's history, which includes a little mystery in the form of a ghost story.
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.
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.
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