https://www.menil.org/

- Diverse art collection in the heart of Montrose

- Free admission

- Lovely grounds with a restaurant and bookshop

https://www.hermannpark.org/visit/mcgovern-centennial-gardens/

- Check out the Japanese Garden and McGovern Centennial Garden (Maura's favorite spot to visit in nice weather)

- 12 minute drive south of downtown Houston

https://www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend-collection-and-gardens/bayou-bend-visitor-info/

- Historic house and garden

- $12 admission for house and gardens; $7 for gardens only

https://www.mfah.org/visit/hours-and-admissions/

- Houston's largest art museum

- worth a visit if you have a couple hours on Saturday or Sunday

- take the light rail from downtown or the medical center to the Museum District stop

- $17 adult admission

- 10 minute drive south of downtown Houston

- walking distance to Hermann Park

http://eqheights.com/

- coffee, tea, and pastries

- just a block north of the church

- Casual coffee shop in the Heights

- 15 minute walk from the church

http://www.cloud10creamery.com/

- Great ice cream, including some unusual flavors (get the toasted rice!)

- 10 minute walk from the church