We visit family so often in Houston that we forget to take advantage of the many museums, gardens, and other activities. On our recent trip, I took Thing 2 with me to Bayou Bend, the mansion and gardens of the late Houston philanthropist, Ima Hogg. Not knowing what to expect, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and left with a better understanding of Houston’s history.
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