What to do in Houston...

[kthomas]

Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there?

 

[El Vaquero]

Re: What to do in Houston...

I would say go check out the Astros at Minute Maid Park, but they won't be playing in October again this year!!! They trade everyone that's good so they can go on to win pennants and world series championships.

 

[Maggot]

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Houstons just another city. No offense to the Houstonians. Get the hell out and see some of the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. Head south on hiway 59/77 to Refugio (pronounced Re-fhur-io), then east towards the coast and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, winter home of the whooping crane and one of the biggest Live Oak trees in the world. I havent seen it for 40 years but it was HUGE even then. Then back up the coastal hiway.

Or due west past Austin and check out the Texas Hill Country around Wimberly and Leakey. Gorgeous, but probrably a bit dry now. Look up Shaggy and Wil.....on second thought...

 

[nock]

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Don't drive around the city at night!!!

 

[jetcycles]

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Check out the Houston Press food blog for a few meal ideas as we are surrounded by good food! http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/

 

[TimK]

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Houston is second only to Gary Indiana on my list of places I rather not visit again. I'd take the advice above and get out of town and see the coast.

 

[kthomas]

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Thanks for the replies, so far its sounding like there is not much to do there! Unfortunately I do not have a vehicle for my trip, I'll have to rely on people I know in town for rides. SO that probably counts out going to the coast, though there is a small possibility of fishing on the Saturday.

 

[lazy21]

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bring rain!

 

[kthomas]

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Ha ha I can try but no promises Lazy!

 

[benchmstr]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there? </div></div>
depends how old you are brochacho....i could give you some really good, or bad advice without knowing your age lol

 

[benchmstr]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nock</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't drive around the city at night!!! </div></div>
says the guy from dallas/fort worth lol

 

[kthomas]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: benchmstr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there? </div></div>
depends how old you are brochacho....i could give you some really good, or bad advice without knowing your age lol</div></div>

I'm 24

 

[sirhrmechanic]

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Johnson Space Center. Space Center Houston visitors Center in Clear Lake.

It's outstanding.

Not sure if it's still there, but the Crazy Cajun restaurant just up the street had really, really good gator and steak.

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[kthomas]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Johnson Space Center. Space Center Houston visitors Center in Clear Lake.

It's outstanding.

Not sure if it's still there, but the Crazy Cajun restaurant just up the street had really, really good gator and steak.

Cheers,

Sirhr </div></div>

Thanks, I'll check those out!

 

[Maggot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: benchmstr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there? </div></div>
depends how old you are brochacho....i could give you some really good, or bad advice without knowing your age lol</div></div>

I'm 24 </div></div>

Damn it Bench, he's just a kid. don't go gettin him in trouble. Those whorehouses down in the SE are dangerous ....better off to rent a car and go down the coast. Cheaper Too.

 

[TOPO-sniper]

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Think about whatever it is you like to do, as long as it's not mountain or winter sports, and you can find it in world class quality in or around Houston....if you've got the bankroll to pay for it.

 

[Bacarrat]

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Strippers and booze!

 

[benchmstr]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: benchmstr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there? </div></div>
depends how old you are brochacho....i could give you some really good, or bad advice without knowing your age lol</div></div>

I'm 24 </div></div>
will you be alone, or with more people around your age?

if so, i would totally hit up rice village for the night life....ive done pretty much everything there is to do in houston....and thats the only thing i go back too..

others have said the gulf coast...i was born on the gulf coast..raised on it...and still live there....its nothing special...and offers nothing to really do

 

[benchmstr]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: maggot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: benchmstr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there? </div></div>
depends how old you are brochacho....i could give you some really good, or bad advice without knowing your age lol</div></div>

I'm 24 </div></div>

Damn it Bench, he's just a kid. don't go gettin him in trouble. Those whorehouses down in the SE are dangerous ....better off to rent a car and go down the coast. Cheaper Too.

</div></div>
he is only 2 years younger than me..i wouldnt give him any advice that would get him hurt...maybe arrested, but not hurt!

 

[kthomas]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: benchmstr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
will you be alone, or with more people around your age?

if so, i would totally hit up rice village for the night life....ive done pretty much everything there is to do in houston....and thats the only thing i go back too..

others have said the gulf coast...i was born on the gulf coast..raised on it...and still live there....its nothing special...and offers nothing to really do</div></div>

There is a possibility of a few other people I know my age that'll also be in Houston that time. Could end up being just me though.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out!

 

[rwest309]

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Ricks Cabaret on beltway 8 is a great place to eat lunch

 

[9H_Cracka]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there? </div></div>

I lived there for almost 4 years and can tell you the top 3 things to do in Houston are:

1) Eat
2) Eat
3) Eat

 

[plh]

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After my 4 year stint, I'll second that emotion; big/small, cheap/expensive, all flavors all the time. BTW, The Crazy Cajun was a mandatory stop with each visit but closed a couple of years ago.
( NASA was cool at the time 80's-90's)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _9H</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kthomas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well it looks like a company is flying me down to Houston, and I'll be there from Oct. 5 - Oct. 9.

So my question to you guys is, what should I do while I'm there? I'll be busy with an interview thursday morning/afternoon, but I'm free after that. Anything that I should checkout/do while I'm there? </div></div>

I lived there for almost 4 years and can tell you the top 3 things to do in Houston are:

1) Eat
2) Eat
3) Eat
</div></div>

 

[KTDLS7]

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o +1 on Johnson Space Center - Excellent exhibits

o Spend weekend in Galveston and go to Col Bubbies (do a search) - one of the "last true surplus" stores left. Even though "The Strand" was flooded by Hurricane Ike, Col Bubbies still survives. The owner passed away, but his wife continues his legacy with the store.

Kevin

 

[sirhrmechanic]

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Heck, I remember Col. Bubbles!

That place was fantastic. Can't believe it is still in business... and still as good as it ever was. Col Bubbles was a blast and I bought a ton of stuff from them, much of which I still have.

Last time I was there, I recall, they were trying to sell a halftrack. I should have bought it.

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[shipwreck]

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Go check out Collectors Firearms. CRAZY expensive, but AWESOME assortment of firearms and super expensive 1911s.

 

[phm14]

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If you like cycling, rent a bike and ride Memorial Park-on or off road. I think West End Bikes has rentals. Weather has been great lately-just dry.

 

[texasmotor]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Johnson Space Center. Space Center Houston visitors Center in Clear Lake.

It's outstanding.

Not sure if it's still there, but the Crazy Cajun restaurant just up the street had really, really good gator and steak.

Cheers,

Sirhr </div></div>


Darn right