**A Meditative Mecca&amp;#8212;in Oil Country **
Rothko Chapel, Houston, Texas
The Vibe: A modernist shrine for a timeless artist.
The Art: Simple: fourteen massive Mark Rothko paintings, each designed for the space. But the ecution mesmerizes. On every visit, some new image emerges from the inky black canvases.
****The Day Trip: What urban sprawl? The city&amp;#39;s second-best gallery is within walking distance: The Menil Collection features 15,000 works, some modern, some ancient. End the day with the crispy pressed fried chicken at T&amp;#39;afia in midtown.