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Her Houston bachelorette, done right.

Post Oak spa days, rooftop rosé, and Montrose drag-brunch Sundays

Houston's MOH angle is Post Oak hotel spa mornings, rooftops at Z on 23, and a Sunday drag brunch at F Bar or Hamburger Mary's.

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Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.

What to do

Days worth getting dressed up for.

Space Center Houston

food tour3-4 hours

NASA's visitor center — see mission control, rockets, and astronaut gear.

$30-$50/pp

Houston Brew Bus

brewery tour4 hours

Guided brewery crawl hitting 3-4 of Houston's best craft spots.

$50-$80/pp

Galveston Bay Kayak Tour

kayaking2.5 hours

Guided kayak tour of Galveston Bay with dolphin sightings.

$40-$65/pp

K1 Speed Houston (Indoor Karting)

go karts1.5 hours

Indoor electric kart racing with group packages and competitions.

$25-$55/pp

Cocktail Class at Julep

cocktail class1.5 hours

Whiskey and cocktail class at Houston's award-winning Julep bar.

$50-$75/pp

Buffalo Bayou Park Bike Tour

biking2 hours

Bike rental and ride along Houston's scenic urban bayou park.

$15-$30/pp

Escape Hunt Houston

escape room1 hour

Immersive escape rooms with group-friendly puzzle themes.

$30-$45/pp

The Spa at The Post Oak Hotel

spaHalf day

5-star hotel spa + indoor pool + champagne packages

$200-$450/pp

F Bar drag brunch

drag brunch2.5 hr

Montrose queens performing with mimosas + weekend-brunch menu

$60-$120/pp

Where to go out

Rooftops, drag brunches, and the main event.

Barbarella Houston

clubunhinged $

Montrose indie dance club with themed nights and cheap drinks.

Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear

Better Luck Tomorrow

cocktail barchill $$

Heights neighborhood cocktail bar with excellent food and drinks.

77 Degrees Rooftop Bar

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Sleek downtown rooftop with skyline views and craft cocktails.

Dress code: Smart casual to upscale

Present Company

barbalanced $$

Montrose patio bar with strong cocktails and a chill vibe.

Limelight

clubunhinged $$

Downtown mega-club with DJs and VIP sections — Houston's party headquarters.

Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear

Axelrad Beer Garden

beer gardenchill $

Midtown beer garden with hammocks, live music, and food trucks.

The Secret Group

comedy clubbalanced $

EaDo comedy club and bar with live comedy, improv, and cheap drinks.

Lei Low Bar

tiki barbalanced $$

Heights tiki bar with tropical cocktails and a funky island vibe.

Z on 23 Rooftop

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Post Oak Hotel rooftop — champagne + skyline crew photos

Where to eat

The tables worth booking ahead for.

Breakfast Klub

Southern / Brunch$ • Best for: brunch

Wings and waffles — Houston's most famous brunch spot with a line out the door.

Pho Saigon

Vietnamese$ • Best for: lunch

Houston's legendary pho in Midtown — the hangover cure.

Uchi Houston

Japanese / Sushi$$$$ • Best for: dinner

James Beard-recognized Japanese from the Austin original.

El Tiempo Cantina

Tex-Mex$$ • Best for: group-dinner

Houston's best fajitas and margaritas — multiple locations.

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

Tex-Mex$$ • Best for: lunch

Birthplace of the fajita — a Houston food pilgrimage.

State of Grace

Southern / Gulf Coast$$$ • Best for: dinner

Refined Gulf Coast cuisine with excellent cocktails in Montrose.

Georgia James Steakhouse

Steakhouse$$$$ • Best for: group-dinner

Chef Chris Shepherd room — candlelit group-dinner with rosé focus

Where to stay

A getting-ready suite for the whole weekend.

Hotel Granduca Houston

hotel • Max 4 guests

Italian-inspired luxury hotel in the Galleria area with fine dining.

$250-$500/night

The Laura Hotel

boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests

Design-forward hotel in Midtown near bars and restaurants.

$200-$400/night

Heights Bungalow (Airbnb)

airbnb • Max 10 guests

Renovated bungalow in the Heights near Washington Ave nightlife.

$300-$700/night

Montrose Party House (Airbnb)

airbnb • Max 14 guests

Large home in Montrose with pool and walkable to bars.

$400-$1000/night

The Post Oak Hotel

hotel • Max 4 guests

Ultra-luxury Uptown hotel with Rolls Royce house car and rooftop pool.

$350-$700/night

Her Houston weekend, her way.

Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.

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