Houston staycation ideas
Vacation season is approaching, and we know sometimes a Houston staycation might satisfy your thirst for fun and relaxation without ever having to leave H-Town. It’s certainly more economical and less of a hassle than driving or flying somewhere!
That is why you can escape to summer savings with Locktopia Houston with our Houston Staycation discount promo code “stay26” at checkout.
Jeffrey, the giant skull in our Spellcaster room, is tough to travel with, so we get you.
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FUN HOUSTON STAYCATION
If you’re looking for fun activities during your Houston staycation, we naturally suggest Locktopia Escape Room Houston. We have four game rooms that can fill your day with excitement and the satisfaction of solving puzzles that have nothing to do with work or school. Check out our escape room discount page before booking!
Other options for some much-needed fun may include pro sports games, such as the Houston Astros, Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, or Dash, depending on the season, of course.
Not a sports fan? We are Space City after all, so head over to see NASA through Space Center Houston.
Or explore other pioneering spaces, such as our oceans, via the marine life and rides at the Downtown Aquarium.
Too much thinking? Then get some retail therapy and shop till you drop, or simply get some people-watching time at The Galleria. Keep Jeffrey away from Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, we’re still trying to pay off his last visit!
If going underground into an 87,500 square foot former water reservoir is your idea of fun, then The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is for you. Take a tour and see the various entertainment offerings throughout the year. Oh, and first Thursdays are free!
YOU HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY
Jeffrey is extravagant for a giant skull. We have to keep the credit cards away from this bony bon vivant.
So what do you do if money is no object for your Houston staycation?
Well, hop aboard a helicopter and fly right over to the Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. We’re not joking, you can really do this.
Then book a penthouse suite at the only hotel in Texas with a Forbes Five-Star Hotel and Spa rating. Once you finish your Biohacking Custom or Diamond Radiance Facial at the spa, check out the personal shopping services at the Galleria, and then make reservations at Mastro’s steakhouse.
Not in the mood for meat? Then, The Cellar has $5 Million of over 3,500 wine labels from nearly 23 renowned wine-producing countries.
We don’t want to limit your Houston staycation, so make sure not to skip Post Oak Motor Cars right there at the hotel. Here, you can go home in a Bentley, Rolls‑Royce, or Bugatti.
DON’T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY
Want to experience one of Houston’s luxury hotels without staying there? You can get a ResortPass for the day and enjoy the amenities without selling your kidney.
If you need free things to do, head to neighborhoods like Montrose or The Heights, or drive to Galveston Island to take in the vibes.
Some museums are free or have free times (see below).
Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park offers all performances at no cost, but you must register for your free tickets in advance.
FOR THE REAL HOMEBODIES LOOKING FOR A HOUSTON STAYCATION
If you don’t want to leave your house or apartment on your Houston staycation (shoutout to our introverts), then what about some H-Town movies?
A recently released documentary, “Runaway Radio,” about Houston radio, is available on DVD, VOD, and Tubi. Another recent local streaming hit is Mo on Netflix, which was shot and takes place in Houston.
Then there are the Hollywood classic films that take place in or were shot in Houston, like Apollo 13, Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood, Space Cowboys, Rushmore, Terms of Endearment, RoboCop 2, Urban Cowboy, and Brewster McCloud.
GREEN HOUSTON STAYCATION
What Houston lacks in elevation, we make up for in green spaces. Not far from Locktopia is the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and Memorial Park. Have you seen the new Land Bridge and Prairie Project by the way? Also not far from Locktopia for your Houston staycation is Hermann Park, where you can visit the Houston Zoo, the Japanese Garden, McGovern Centennial Gardens, and even ride a train!
HOUSTON ART AND MORE
The Houston Museum District is a collective of 21 arts and cultural organizations in a four-square-mile area. Leave that part of town, and you can still find more. Good news: 11 of them never charge admission, while the other 10 have specific free times, generally on Thursdays.
YOUR IDEAS FOR A HOUSTON STAYCATION?
We bet you have some Houston staycation ideas. Let us know what we missed!
Locktopia Escape Room Houston is located in the Weslayan Plaza shopping center, right next to West University Place.
Looking for some Houston escape room summer savings? Try some Locktopia discount codes first.
Since opening in May 2020, Locktopia Escape Room has been visited by Houston tourists and escape room enthusiasts from around the United States!