Maple Leaf Pub: This neighborhood pub offers a solid mix of draft beers, as well as several bottled varieties of Canadian, Texan and American brews. 7 ½ blocks @ 514 Elgin St.

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Continental Club: For live music in a small venue with a distinctly Texan feel, there’s no better place in Houston. Local and touring acts tend toward rock, blues and country-tinged tunes. ½ block @ 3700 Main St.

The Ensemble Theatre: The largest African-American professional theatre company in the U.S. produces a repertoire of critically acclaimed dramas, comedies and musicals. ½ block @ 3535 Main St.

Sig's Lagoon: This rad record store is located next door to the Continental Club, offering a wide variety of CDs, vinyl albums, books, and all sorts of knickknacks. ½ block @ 3710 Main St.

Adkins Architectural Antiques: Do a little shopping at Adkins Architectural Antiques for one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories. 2 blocks @ 3515 Fannin St.

Station Museum: A Midtown-set museum dedicated to an always-changing, thought-provoking mix of contemporary art displays. 7 blocks @ 1502 Alabama St.

Rail Stop: Wheeler

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: One of the few venues in the country dedicated exclusively to craft, highlighting art made of glass, fiber, clay, metal or wood. 5 blocks @ 4848 Main St.

John C. Freeman Weather Museum: Educates students and visitors about the many different aspects of weather, including science, history and safety. 5 blocks @ 5104 Caroline St.

Lawndale Art Center: A non-profit alternative space that exhibits contemporary works in all media, unique in its focus on Houston area artists. 6 blocks @ 4912 Main St.