If you’re bored or out of options or just looking for something new and fun to do, I have many options for you. Some are free and some cost money, but I hope they can help you solve the question of “what should we do today?” with something different and fun.

1. Become one with the animals at the Houston Zoo
2. Go spend some major money at the Galleria (or just walk around and window shop)
3. Go to one of the many Torchy’s Tacos in Houston
4. See some remarkable graffiti at Kingspoint Mullet
5. Visit the Space Center for some out-of-this-world experiences
6. Explore Highland Village for some higher-end shopping
7. Relive your childhood days at the amazing Children’s Museum Downtown
8. Catch an Astros game at Minute Maid Park
9. See the bats come alive at sunset at the Waugh Drive Bridge
10. Go ice-skating at the Galleria (remember to wear long socks!)
11. Visit the fun and exotic Aquarium downtown
12. Sightsee the largest Fine Arts Museum
13. Spend the night at the haunted Rice Hotel
14. See and take pictures at the Biscuit Wall
15. Walk around the Water Wall near the Galleria
16. Chill down at SplashTown Waterpark
17. Picnic and explore the Menil Collection for some of Houston’s best art
18. Visit Rice Village for some good eats and good shopping
19. Go a little farther out of Houston to the Kemah Boardwalk for a whole day of fun
20. Plan your future home at Restoration Hardware in Highland Village
21. Visit The Lost Lake and grab brunch at The Dunlavy
22. Check out the Miller Outdoor Theatre for shows
23. Visit the historical beer-can house
24. Picnic and walk Buffalo Bayou
25. Ride around at the Art Car Museum
26. Get some good zen at the Rothko Chapel
27. Walk around Rice University
28. Watch people skate (or do it yourself) at Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark
29. Feed the HPD horses
30. Play a round of golf at Augusta Pines
31. Try to catch a movie at Discovery Green
32. Relax at Hotel ZaZa's ZaSpa
33. Visit the Spaghetti Warehouse Downtown for dinner and a scare
34. Take a walking tour of the underground cistern
35. Walk around Bayou Bend for beauty and peace
36. Enjoy Ragin Cajun’s yummy food and zydeco music
37. Go to the 60^th floor of the JP Morgan Chase Tower Downtown
38. Eat underground in the Downtown Tunnels
39. Grab some authentic macaroons at Petite Sweet
40. Wonder about life at Eleanor Tinsley Park
41. Tour the University of Houston
42. Eat some of Houston’s best sushi at RA Sushi
43. Find a friend with a pool and just chill
44. Burn some energy and calories at one of the many indoor trampoline parks
45. Explore the National Museum of Funeral History