Like many major U.S. cities, Houston unfolds in distinctive districts, each with its own character, attractions, shopping, dining, and diversions. Here, we break it down to help you decide where and how to spend your time.

Put on your walking shoes and enter the Houston marketplace, where choices extend from designer boutiques to quirky antique shops.

Fresh seafood, mouth-watering steaks, and ethnic surprises cater to your culinary pleasures. To help you sample some of the finest offerings from around the world, here are some sure bets.

Houston over the past 20 years has developed a contemporary art scene and emerged as a destination for art tourists seeking experiences in galleries, artists’ studios, nonprofit exhibition spaces, and traditional (and no-so-traditional) museums. Here, we suggest several standouts.

Do As The Natives Do: Relax and Rejuvenate in a Special Place.

Five Pro Teams Bring Sports Fans Close to the Action.

Houston’s public golf courses rank at the top of the leader board for being welcoming and affordable.

Houston’s Theater District downtown is Mecca for performing arts enthusiasts, where the choices include ballet, opera, Broadway musicals, and world-class theater.

Revel in the shopping extravaganza of Houston, whether you’re looking for a treat for yourself or a special gift, it’s all here.