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03-29-2009, 04:05 PM
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Visiting Houston in 3 Weeks!! what to do??
Hi there, I decided to fly into Houston for a few days and would like to get some suggestions on what there is to do?
Also, I am big on walking around neighborhoods and taking photos and would love suggestions on neighborhoods to check out.
What areas of town should I try and avoid?
What kind of weather can I expect Mid April? I'll be up April 16-20th.
Thanks,
Daniel
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03-29-2009, 04:49 PM
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Hope you enjoy it there- I used to live in Houston.
We have a thread going on an area called Houston Heights which is not too far from Downtown and is easy to walk around.
It is one of the older more tranquil, and in part, zany areas of Houston.
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03-29-2009, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jezer
Hope you enjoy it there- I used to live in Houston.
We have a thread going on an area called Houston Heights which is not too far from Downtown and is easy to walk around.
It is one of the older more tranquil, and in part, zany areas of Houston.
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sounds great too me. thanks for that heads up |
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03-29-2009, 05:22 PM
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Walk around Rice Village and the neighborhoods nearby like South Hampton. North and South Blvd are gorgeous streets to photograph.
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03-29-2009, 05:41 PM
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Is the area around I-45 and W Gulf Bank Rd okay to walk around. i am going to be staying at the super 8 there and utilizing public transportation, but I would have to walk from the the freeway to Airline Dr and Aldine Mail Rd. Thanks,
Also the area around 5550 Homestead Road
I-610 North East, Exit 22
Houston, TX 77028 US. How is that area. better than the first?
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03-29-2009, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniel_T
Is the area around I-45 and W Gulf Bank Rd okay to walk around. i am going to be staying at the super 8 there and utilizing public transportation, but I would have to walk from the the freeway to Airline Dr and Aldine Mail Rd. Thanks,
Also the area around 5550 Homestead Road
I-610 North East, Exit 22
Houston, TX 77028 US. How is that area. better than the first?
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Is this a joke? What are you visiting Houston for exactly? And how on earth did you choose these areas of all places? You should start with them on your list of areas to avoid.  |
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03-29-2009, 06:32 PM
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I think the best area to walk around is the Museum District. It's a very beautiful area. You have all the museums, Rice University, and Herman Park.
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03-30-2009, 10:12 AM
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Is this a joke? What are you visiting Houston for exactly? And how on earth did you choose these areas of all places? You should start with them on your list of areas to avoid. |
Maybe he's going there to check out the awesome selection of mega-furniture stores and strip clubs...  |
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03-31-2009, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by houstoner
Is this a joke? What are you visiting Houston for exactly? And how on earth did you choose these areas of all places? You should start with them on your list of areas to avoid. |
Two of the affordable hotels are located in that area. IS there a part of town that is safer with budget lodgings? |
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03-31-2009, 03:40 PM
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Is this a joke? What are you visiting Houston for exactly? And how on earth did you choose these areas of all places? You should start with them on your list of areas to avoid. |
I actually spit up my drink when I read that part |
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