🚀 Houston Half-Day Adventure | Eat, Drink & Explore 🌆

Only got half a day? No problem! Here’s how to make the most of your time in downtown Houston and nearby spots. ☀️ Pro tip: Check the weather first — it hit 30°C in March! Short sleeves and shorts are perfect. 🍖 EAT: 📌 The Pit Room You can’t visit Texas without digging into some BBQ! 🍖 🐶 Over 5800 reviews — and for good reason! Even at 2 PM, this place was packed. The free pickled veggies cut right through the richness — highly recommend grabbing a side salad too. We tried the Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork (so juicy!) and even venison sausage 🦌 — unique and delicious! ☕ DRINK: 📌 BlendIn Coffee Club A Chinese-owned local café that roasts their own beans. Lots of pour-over options! I ordered an anaerobic-fermented Chinese coffee bean — bursting with strawberry notes 🍓❤️ The space is clean, minimal, and super cozy. 🎡 EXPLORE: 📌 Rice University Beautiful campus right near downtown! Sadly the main quad was under renovation, but the “R_CE” sign (missing an “I”) was too cute. 🎓 📌 Waterwall Park A iconic photo spot — even saw a couple taking wedding pics! 💍 The 20-foot curved waterfall is mesmerizing (almost dizzying to look up!). There’s a small lawn to relax on, and it’s connected to The Galleria — Texas’ largest shopping mall 🛍️. 📌 NASA Space Center We skipped it this time, but if you have extra time — it’s only a 30-min drive from downtown! 🚀 Looks super fun and educational. #Houston #HoustonFood #HoustonGuide #HoustonTravel #BBQLover #CoffeeTime