Pinewood Cafe: The spot located on Hermann Park's McGovern Lake serves up picnic-friendly foods (customizable picnic baskets are available) and full sit-down meals. 1/3 mile at 6104 Hermann Park Dr.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

DON’T MISS

Hermann Park: This cultural and recreational hub invites visitors to explore the parks 445+ acres of gardens, picnic spaces, lakes and beautiful green space. 3 blocks

Houston Museum of Natural Science: The fourth most visited museum in the country features an IMAX theatre, Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls and traveling exhibitions. 3 blocks @ 1 Hermann Circle Dr.

Miller Outdoor Theatre: Located inside Hermann Park, Miller is Houston's premier outdoor theater, offering FREE music, jazz, ballet, dance and film performances from April through October. 1/3 mile @ 6000 Hermann Park Dr.

Rail Stop: Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo

DON’T MISS

Houston Zoo: Houston’s 55-acre zoo is home to 4,500 animal residents, representing more than 500 species, from winged creatures that fly free in the Tropical Bird House, to the slithering reptiles that constitute one of the nation's largest collections of venomous snakes. 1/3 mile @ 6200 Hermann Park Dr.

Texas Medical Center

Rail Stop: Dryden/TMC

TO EAT

Texas Medical Center

Trevisio: One of Houston’s most unique restaurants, located in the heart of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and offering stunning views of the area. 2 blocks @ 6550 Bertner Ave.

TO SLEEP

Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center: Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and connected with a climate controlled skyway to world-renowned hospitals, medical schools, Scurlock and Smith Towers. 1 block @ 6580 Fannin