Sabine Promenade on Buffalo Bayou

The new $15 million Sabine to Bagby Waterfront Park includes hike and bike trails on both sides of the bayou linking the Allen Parkway/Memorial Drive trails in the west with ...

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Buffalo Bayou

As the beautiful Buffalo Bayou hugs the north-west side of downtown, visitors can enjoy the lush greenery of the greenbelt or admire the spectacular view of Houston’s skyline. The greenbelt ...

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Sesquicentennial Park

Created to commemorate Houston's 150th birthday in 1986, Sesquicentennial Park features cascading waterfalls, distinctive lighting, a gazebo and promenade. Visitors can enjoy the waterway, green spaces, hike-and-bike trails, boat launches ...

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On a Roll

by Melissa Fitzgerald | 06.01.12

In an age of thickening waistlines, a depleting ozone layer and sky-high gas prices, people are seeking alternatives when it comes to transportation, exercise and saving money. A remarkably simple ...

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Dry run for evacuations

May 7th, 2010 10:00 AM

Downtowners might feel some measure of reassurance knowing that city officials prep for emergencies year round so that they’re ready when the real McCoy hits us. That was the case ...

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Big Plans for Buffalo Bayou

Feb 20th, 2013 12:15 PM

Buffalo Bayou Partnership revealed its plans to renovate the Sunset Coffee Building into a multi-functional space the will house canoes, kayaks and bikes rentals, provide office space for the BBP ...

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Shape Up on the Cheap

by Holly Beretto | 12.01.10

If you’re like most people, one of your top New Year’s resolutions is either to lose weight or get in shape. You’re not alone. According to the Franklin Covey Survey ...

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Summer Fitness

Jul 9th, 2012 9:38 AM

Getting fit this summer is easy with free weekly classes all over town! Check out Discovery Green, Houston Pavilions and Houston Central Library for more information. Monday 6:30 pm - ...

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A River Runs Through It

by Nancy Hogstrom | 12.01.10

There are few who will argue that the view looking east from Allen Parkway is breathtaking. Here, the city of Houston can be seen rising upward to the sky from ...

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Living

A Loft Above

by Sandra Cook | 03.01.10

Alma Del Toro, Clint Ford and Sebastian “Sebastian loves downtown,” says Alma Del Toro of her 18-month old son. “All the stimulation is great for him.” She and husband Clint ...

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A Healthy Perspective

by Sandra Cook | 12.01.10

Downtown is making huge strides as it continues growing into more than just a dynamic business hub for Houston. It is also developing into its own unique urban neighborhood, and ...

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FEATURE

Neighborhood Nuances

by Melissa Fitzgerald | 03.01.12

Once considered a ghost town after 5 p.m., the emergence of new retail and restaurants downtown is daring people to change their perceptions. As the largest business district in Houston, ...

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Arts + Culture

Keeping the Faith

by Nancy Wozny | 12.01.09

John Runnels storms out of MotherDogStudios like the unofficial mayor of the block. As proprietor of one of Houston's most venerable artist-run warehouses, along with his partner in art and ...

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FEATURE

Downtown A to Z

by Holly Beretto | 11.01.11

When it comes to entertainment options, downtown Houston has something for everyone. From the quirky to the cool, from sophisticated to hip, whether you’re into the arts or sports or ...

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