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Things to Do in Pearland

One visit to Pearland and you'll be planning your next trip as soon as you get home. Browse Pearland’s high-end shops at Pearland Town Center and the many specialty stores, antiques and boutiques throughout the city. Enjoy a day on a golf course or embark on a culinary adventure by visiting Pearland’s award-winning restaurants. Then take a day trip to see the Johnson Space Center and the many other world-class attractions in the Houston Museum District, or let your imagination run wild as you watch a play at one of Pearland’s local theaters.

There are so many things to do in Pearland that you may have a hard time figuring out where to start. Don’t worry; we’ve got your back. Read on to discover some of the top things to see and do in town, then visit Pearland and see where your adventure takes you.

Indulge in Pearland’s Local Foodie Spots

Culinary adventures run deep in Pearland, where cuisines collide to create a landscape of restaurants, brews, and foodie destinations worth the trip on their own.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night dining comes with a side of live music at spots like Hometown Sports Bar and Grill, Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen, and Grace Pizza and Shakes, all of which host artists from across Texas on their stages regularly.

After an evening out, wake up with locally roasted coffee and a light breakfast at Pearland Coffee Roasters, a community staple that's been fueling the caffeinated since 2009. There's also First Cup Coffee Co., a first-of-its-kind coffeehouse with an array of drink choices and a live view of their roaster at work. You may even pick up a few pointers by watching!

Brunch in Pearland is its own event. Whether you're in the mood for mimosas and avocado toast, chicken and waffles, or a build-your-own michelada bar, you won't be left wanting.

And don't miss lunch at one (or more) of Pearland's barbecue destinations. Killen's Barbecue put the city on the Texas-barbecue map with giant beef ribs, tender brisket, and famous sides. Central Texas BBQ, designated a Texas Treasure Business by the Texas Historical Commission, has been serving up hickory-smoked goodness in Pearland since 1969.

Taste Locally Made Craft Beer

Grab a pint at Vallensons' Brewing Company, an award-winning brewery with a revolving menu of beers and cocktails, space-Viking themed murals, and a spacious backyard with rotating food trucks. Vallensons' goes all-out for holidays, too. Halloween, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, and Lunar New Year are especially worth a visit.

Saloon Door West is a rotating taproom pouring their own brews out of their Webster location alongside locally made beers from across the Houston area. Rob Ray's Taproom serves up Texas-made beers with weekly trivia nights, live music, and game nights to keep the evening going.

Shop Until You Drop

Pearland is a destination for shoppers of all persuasions, with a broad mix of stores and essential Pearland sights sprinkled in between.

Take The Pearland Town Center, for example. It's an open-air lifestyle mall with over 75 specialty stores and a variety of restaurants to fuel the trip. That makes it a natural starting point for a weekend escape, with nearby hotels and a busy events pavilion.

Locally owned boutiques line the streets, including crowd favorites like And a Little Hope Boutique, Foxtail Salon and Boutique, Your Boutique Shop, and Queen Bling Boutique. Several Pearland boutiques have been awarded Best Stores by Shop Across Texas, with some highlighted multiple years running. For hidden treasures, hit Antiques Beads and Crafty People and Brows' Aroun' Antiques, then head to Cole's Antique Village and Market for excellent shopping and bites from the Comida Food Truck Park. If you're after a statement piece, Brooke's Boutique is an upscale consignment store carrying lightly loved designer handbags, jewelry, and clothing.

Oh, and did we mention Pearland is home to two monthly farmer's markets? We're talking about the Brookside Village Farmer's Market on the second Sunday of each month, and the Old Pearland Farmers Market on the third Saturday at Independence Park.

The Pearland Boutique Shop and Hop runs twice a year—the day before Mother's Day and the last Saturday of October—at locally owned boutiques across the city. Grab your crew, hit the shops for drinks, snacks, and deals, and complete your #PearlandBoutiqueShopHop passport along the way.

And don't forget: the Pearland Visitor Savings Pass unlocks exclusive perks and discounts at several local stores. Register for free and redeem at checkout.

Become a Golfer - In Its Many Forms - in Pearland

Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, there are two, public Pearland golf courses that offer some of the best playing experiences in the area. The Pearland Golf Club at Country Place has putting facilities, a driving range, and 18 holes of quality golf for a relaxing day in the sun. Refuel with a bacon cheeseburger or chef salad at The Grille.

There’s also the Southwyck Golf Club, which winds through the gorgeous Silverlake community. This 18-hole link-style golf course features elements like sand traps and water hazards to challenge all playing levels, and its scenic beauty has made it a popular wedding location. And we can't forget about Doglegs Golf Lounge, which offers simulation bays, food, and a full bar for a more casual weekend outing.

Pearland is even home to the nine-hole Shadow Creek Ranch Disc Golf course, located in the picturesque Shadow Creek Ranch community. Grab your friends and head to these spots for some friendly competition.

Enjoy the Arts

Discover Pearland's creative side through two digital art passports: the PearScape Trail and the Pearland Mural Tour.

The PearScape Trail is a citywide scavenger hunt featuring large-scale pear sculptures painted by local artists and positioned at community hangouts across Pearland. Conceived by Visit Pearland, the project launched the grand return of the titular pear after the city transitioned from its agricultural roots to the shopping, foodie, and events destination it is today.

The Pearland Mural Tour takes you across the city's growing collection of murals. From coffee shops and taprooms to the Independence Park tunnel mural and everything in between, you'll be amazed at how much Pearland's creativty is woven into the very fabric of the city. Check in to local businesses and parks on the tour to earn and redeem points for special prizes from Visit Pearland.

Visit the Nearby Houston Museum District

In some ways, making the 20-minute drive north of Pearland to the Houston Museum District is like going on the ultimate day trip. Why is that? The district is home to 20 stunning museums and attractions, more than enough to keep you busy for days. These include family-friendly attractions like the Children’s Museum of Houston (where the kids can engineer a rollercoaster or go on a math adventure) and the Houston Zoo.

Stargaze through the 36-inch Gueymard Research Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the U.S. that is regularly available for public viewing, at the George Observatory in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Then tour the many grand exhibits on dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, and gems and minerals. Get up close and personal to masterpieces by such greats as Degas and van Gogh at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Known as one of the 10 largest art museums in the country, the museum features two gallery buildings, two art schools, two libraries, two house museums for American and European decorative arts, a theater, and a sculpture garden. These three museums barely skim the top of the profusion of world-class museums found in the Houston Museum District. If you make the trip from Pearland, leave early because you’ll never run out of new things to see and do.