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A Bay Area Houston getaway promises 4 times the fun

CultureMap Create
Jun 22, 2022 | 12:05 pm

Bay Area Houston’s laid-back Southern charm, combined with its prime location on Galveston Bay, are just two ingredients in a delectable feast of culture, cuisine, and good old-fashioned family fun.

Discover the four cities that make up the Bay Area and start planning your trip to this waterside gem.

League City
Bayou vibes and Southern charm

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature by exploring the scenic Clear Creek Paddle Trail by kayak or canoe, and spot wading birds — like the great egret — fishing for their next meal.

Visit Founder’s Square in the Historic District for a charming shopping experience, where each boutique is housed in a beautiful historic home.

Kemah
Exciting amusements and waterfront fun

Get your adrenaline pumping at Kemah Boardwalk. Ride the thrilling wooden rollercoaster, see Galveston Bay from atop the 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel, and experience a heart-pounding speedboat ride on the Boardwalk Beast.

The boardwalk also features an aquarium (where you can even feed and pet stingrays!), live performances, and dining. While you’re here, book a charter boat for a day of fishing, sailing, and soaking up some sunshine.

Seabrook
Nature escapes and spectacular trails

Enjoy sweeping panoramas of Galveston Bay at Pine Gully Park, where kids will love the large playground and adults can relax to the soothing sound of gentle waves. Bring a fishing pole and cast your line from the 1,000-foot-long fishing pier, or simply walk to the end and look for dolphins jumping in the distance.

With an extensive trail system, Seabrook Wildlife Refuge and Park is ideal for hiking, biking, and viewing nature. Search for deer, wading birds, and even alligators in the creeks and bayous.

Nassau Bay
Outer space and scenic strolls

A sophisticated waterfront city, Nassau Bay is also across the street from Space Center Houston, the most popular attraction in the Houston Metro region. Take a tram tour to visit Historic Mission Control, get up close to the enormous Saturn V rocket, and walk beneath a flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Stop by Nassau Bay Peninsula Wildlife Park, a 76-acre wetland, for an easy stroll with rewarding views of Clear Lake.

Clear Lake Shores
The yachting capital of Texas

Live a life of leisure while you're here, with waterfront shopping and dining (plus ogling all those huge yachts).

Favorite hangouts for locals and visitors alike include Opus Ocean Grille, Soulfreak Studio Cafe, Skipper’s Cafe, Shafer’s Coastal Cuisine, and Okies YardHouse.

Where to eat
Houston's Bay Area has something for every foodie. For tasty Thai food, try Merlion in the heart of Seabrook, then satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent dessert waffles at Seabrook Waffle Company.

When in Kemah, stop by Tookie’s, a Bay Area staple with mouthwatering burgers, and T-Bone Tom’s, where you can dine like a local under the giant palapa with cold drinks, hot food, and live music.

Mediterraneo Market & Cafe in Nassau Bay offers up Greek classics along with live music and belly dancers on the weekends. In League City, try Craft 96 and Main St. Bistro for imaginative modern twists on your favorite dishes.

Where to stay
From lakefront locales to elegant accommodations, you have plenty of options throughout Bay Area Houston.

South Shore Harbour Resort in League City has stunning views of Clear Lake and a pool with a swim-up bar.

For waterfront lodging just minutes away from Space Center Houston, try the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake.

Seabrook has several quaint bed-and-breakfast options, including the Pelican’s Nest and the Old Parsonage Guest House. Or go traditional with the conveniently located SpringHill Suites.

If you’re staying in Kemah, you can’t beat the Boardwalk Inn, located in the center of the Kemah Boardwalk. It features private balconies boasting spectacular views of the bay.

For more information to plan your ultimate Baycation, scope out Visit Bay Area Houston.

The South Shore Harbour Resort in League City has a pool with a swim-up bar.

South Shore Harbour Resort in League City
Photo courtesy of Visit Bay Area Houston
The South Shore Harbour Resort in League City has a pool with a swim-up bar.
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Big Bend named 2023 must-see destination, plus more popular San Antonio stories

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 5, 2022 | 12:00 pm
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Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.

1. Texas' Big Bend named one of the world's must-see destinations for 2023. The vast natural wonder out in far west Texas landed on National Geographic's list of the top 25 global destinations for 2023.

2. San Antonio museum displays Broadway's 'Wicked' best costumes in new exhibition. The McNay Art Museum's newest exhibit displays costume mastermind Susan Hilferty's beautiful Broadway creations.

3. San Antonio cozies up as No. 5 best winter travel destination for warm-weather lovers. Texas claimed three of the top 10 "best winter vacation destinations for warm-weather lovers," and San Antonio landed at No. 5.

4. San Antonio chef invites locals to explore Europe on guided culinary adventures in 2023. If you've been binging From Scratch lately, these trips are for you.

5. Taylor Swift dawns a new era with world tour coming to 2 Texas cities. San Antonio Swifties who are willing to travel should keep their eye on November 18, when tickets for her Arlington and Houston shows go on sale.

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Texas will host CMT Music Awards for the first time ever in 2023

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 4, 2022 | 10:56 am
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Airing April 2, 2023, the awards ceremony will be hosted in Texas for the first time ever.

Big news for country music fans: During Carrie Underwood's sold-out show in Austin on November 2, CMT Music Awards co-host Kelsea Ballerini came on stage to announce that the CMT Music Awards will come to the city's new Moody Center next year. Airing Sunday, April 2, 2023, the fan-voted awards ceremony will be hosted in Texas for the first time ever.

Ballerini will return as the event's co-host for the third year in a row, which she also shared during Underwood's set. The Austin stop of Underwood's Denim and Rhinestones Tour was the perfect time to share the announcement, since Underwood currently holds the title as the winningest artist in CMT history. According to a release, she has garnered a total of 25 trophies, and she will be the first performer for the 2023 show.

“Both Austin and Nashville are two of the world’s greatest music cities and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the return of the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS than with co-host Kelsea Ballerini surprising Carrie Underwood, our most awarded artist, in the middle of her incredible live performance at Moody Center – the exact venue where we’ll all be back exactly five months from today!” shared CMT Music Awards executive producers Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin, Leslie Fram, and Jason Owen.

“Our fans are in for an unforgettable night of music with plenty of surprises, as the Live Music Capital meets Music City for the first time ever on a national stage in what will be a true country music extravaganza.”

The 2023 CMT Awards is the result of two years of planning between CMT, CBA, Paramount, and the Moody Center team. The show will make its global premiere exclusively on the CBS Television Network, available for both live streaming and on demand on Paramount+. For its inaugural year on CBS, the 2022 CMT Music Awards delivered 5.89 million viewers, a 529 percent increase from June 2021.

“The programming team at Oak View Group and Moody Center have spent the past two years cultivating this relationship and working to endear CMT, CBS and Paramount to Austin and our new, world-class arena," says Michael Owens, vice president of programming at the Moody Center, in the release. "CMT’s commitment to Austin reflects those efforts and we couldn’t be more grateful and excited to host them next year."

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When in Spain

San Antonio's Steve McHugh hosts collaborative dinner with Michelin-starred guest chef

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 4, 2022 | 9:23 am
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Steve McHugh will host a one-night-only collaboration with guest chef Periko Ortega on November 9.

If there's anything San Antonio chef Steve McHugh is known for besides his award-winning local restaurants, it's bringing people together. McHugh regularly collaborates with well-known chefs from around the state, country, and the world for exclusive, unique, and (of course) deliciously unforgettable experiences.

San Antonians won't want to miss his next event on November 9. Starting at 7 pm , McHugh will host a one-night-only, five-course meal in collaboration with guest chef Periko Ortega.

Ortega's award-winning restaurant ReComiendo is considered one of the top 10 restaurants in Spain. According to a release, Ortega's Michelin star came from his time as head pastry chef at Café Paris in Malaga, Spain, and ReComiendo is his "gastronomic temple."

McHugh's travels through Spain have provided endless inspiration for both his San Antonio restaurants and his forthcoming Austin concept, Luminaire. The collaborative dinner will showcase the two chef's cooking styles and the distinct, but complementary, flavors of Spain and Texas. With Spanish cheeses, olive oils, and curated wine pairings, the mouthwatering menu features South Texas quail sausage, wild boar shoulder, masa tres leches, and more.

The event will take place at Cured in the Pearl, and tickets are available via OpenTable.

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