Q. I'll be going on Saturday and coming back home on Sunday. So what are some beaches I can go to in Galveston, and something fun to do in Houston. I saw that it's suppose to have isolated thunderstorms down there. If it does rain is there anything I can do and still have fun in the rain?
A. Here's a running list I keep adding to of things to do in all parts of Houston â just recently updated with 12 more items:
The Kemah Boardwalk
Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston Aeros, Texans, Astros, Dynamos, & the Rockets
38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area
Galveston Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Peninsular Ferry & Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens & IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, & the Sea Turtle Exhibit
Hermann Park & the Mecom Fountain. Visit the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park-very romantic
Asian Heritage Tours, 5855 Sovereign Dr G #101. 77036, 832-858-2788, for tea tasting & herbology, Chinese calligraphy, Dim Sum, & shopping at the 30 store indoor Hong Kong City Mall in the SW Houston area
Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, & Lake Houston
Houston Raceway Park for drag racing
Greyhound Race Park
Opera in the Heights
Theater Under the Stars
JPMorgan Chase Bank 60th floor Sky Hobby-excellent view of the city
Saint Arnold Breweryâfree beer. Saturday tours
Brazos Bend State Park
Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena--2,500 acres of hiking trails, exhibits, field trips, Scout programs,
birding, canoe tours, & an historic farm
George Ranch
Penzey's (516 W. 19th St) in the Heights is a spice-lover's dream. Anyone who's been one of their catalog shoppers simply must stop in to stock up on cinnamons, curries, & other spices
Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule) FREE
Discovery Green and the many other parks around town. There's horse & buggy rides
Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall - also, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, & many others around town
Downtown underground tunnel systemâdaily during the week
Lakewood Church-an experience-the largest church in the US.
The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd 77007 713-861-5526 FREE.
Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline 77004 713-942-8000 Gen. Admission FREE
Williams Tower & Water Wall & 3 acre park great for pics & picnics. Also, horse & buggy rides
San Jacinto Monument & Battleground State Historical Park
Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, & the Houston Symphony
Heights Gazebo & the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Yale Street
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Rothko Chapel
Port of Houston
Houston Zoo/Hermann Park Train & Paddle Boats. FREE on all city holidays
The 350 parks citywide (hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, basketball, & golf)
The Houston Rodeo-in Feb/Mar-the world's largest
Houston Ship Channel
Splashtown Waterpark
Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, & on the 4th of July
Light Rail System
Imperial Holly Corporation-A mountain of sugar!
Visit Town Square shops & restaurants in Sugar Land
Houston Public Library System
NASA Space Center
Old Town Spring
The Woodlands Water Taxi along a 1¼ mile walkway-the whole area has many shops & restaurants with 2,000 hotel rooms.
Children's Museum-Fantastic!
Over 23 museums in the Museum District alone & over 40 citywide
All the festivals held monthly in the city. Consult the Houston Chronicle newspaper's Entertainment Section each Thursday for information on the upcoming weekend
Pick up a free Leisure Learning periodical or visit the website for many great options
Pick up the free Houston Press paper or go online for many great reviews & their great "Best of Lists"
Labyrinth on the University of Thomas Campus (3800 Montrose) It's a beautiful flagstone replica of the Labyrinth of Chartres & is flanked by rose bushes perpetually in bloom
Diverse Works Artspace (1117 East Freeway)-super cool place for those who love art, dance & theater. It's got a New York vibe written all over it
Forbidden Gardens in Katy has 6,000 1/3 scale terra-cotta soldiers in formation as they were buried in the 3rd century.
Paintball, Lazer Tag, Go Carts, Skate Board Parks, Ice & Roller Skating Rinks, Shooting Ranges
Mercer Arboretum in Humble
Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Balloon Rides, Dinner Cruises on the Bay in Kemah, Plane or Helicopter Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding, Gliding, & Scuba Diving
Sam Houston Race Track
The Mad Potter & many places like it around town for selecting pre-cast ceramics, glazing them, & having them fired.
At the Potterâs Place you take a hands on lesson 1 on 1 with the teacher. After you create your work of art, you go back & paint it & they will fire it for you
Go to one of the10,000 restaurants in town offering almost 290 types of cuisine
For latest info on cultural events, go to artshound.com
Enjoy!
The Kemah Boardwalk
Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston Aeros, Texans, Astros, Dynamos, & the Rockets
38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area
Galveston Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Peninsular Ferry & Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens & IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, & the Sea Turtle Exhibit
Hermann Park & the Mecom Fountain. Visit the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park-very romantic
Asian Heritage Tours, 5855 Sovereign Dr G #101. 77036, 832-858-2788, for tea tasting & herbology, Chinese calligraphy, Dim Sum, & shopping at the 30 store indoor Hong Kong City Mall in the SW Houston area
Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, & Lake Houston
Houston Raceway Park for drag racing
Greyhound Race Park
Opera in the Heights
Theater Under the Stars
JPMorgan Chase Bank 60th floor Sky Hobby-excellent view of the city
Saint Arnold Breweryâfree beer. Saturday tours
Brazos Bend State Park
Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena--2,500 acres of hiking trails, exhibits, field trips, Scout programs,
birding, canoe tours, & an historic farm
George Ranch
Penzey's (516 W. 19th St) in the Heights is a spice-lover's dream. Anyone who's been one of their catalog shoppers simply must stop in to stock up on cinnamons, curries, & other spices
Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule) FREE
Discovery Green and the many other parks around town. There's horse & buggy rides
Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall - also, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, & many others around town
Downtown underground tunnel systemâdaily during the week
Lakewood Church-an experience-the largest church in the US.
The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd 77007 713-861-5526 FREE.
Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline 77004 713-942-8000 Gen. Admission FREE
Williams Tower & Water Wall & 3 acre park great for pics & picnics. Also, horse & buggy rides
San Jacinto Monument & Battleground State Historical Park
Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, & the Houston Symphony
Heights Gazebo & the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Yale Street
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Rothko Chapel
Port of Houston
Houston Zoo/Hermann Park Train & Paddle Boats. FREE on all city holidays
The 350 parks citywide (hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, basketball, & golf)
The Houston Rodeo-in Feb/Mar-the world's largest
Houston Ship Channel
Splashtown Waterpark
Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, & on the 4th of July
Light Rail System
Imperial Holly Corporation-A mountain of sugar!
Visit Town Square shops & restaurants in Sugar Land
Houston Public Library System
NASA Space Center
Old Town Spring
The Woodlands Water Taxi along a 1¼ mile walkway-the whole area has many shops & restaurants with 2,000 hotel rooms.
Children's Museum-Fantastic!
Over 23 museums in the Museum District alone & over 40 citywide
All the festivals held monthly in the city. Consult the Houston Chronicle newspaper's Entertainment Section each Thursday for information on the upcoming weekend
Pick up a free Leisure Learning periodical or visit the website for many great options
Pick up the free Houston Press paper or go online for many great reviews & their great "Best of Lists"
Labyrinth on the University of Thomas Campus (3800 Montrose) It's a beautiful flagstone replica of the Labyrinth of Chartres & is flanked by rose bushes perpetually in bloom
Diverse Works Artspace (1117 East Freeway)-super cool place for those who love art, dance & theater. It's got a New York vibe written all over it
Forbidden Gardens in Katy has 6,000 1/3 scale terra-cotta soldiers in formation as they were buried in the 3rd century.
Paintball, Lazer Tag, Go Carts, Skate Board Parks, Ice & Roller Skating Rinks, Shooting Ranges
Mercer Arboretum in Humble
Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Balloon Rides, Dinner Cruises on the Bay in Kemah, Plane or Helicopter Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding, Gliding, & Scuba Diving
Sam Houston Race Track
The Mad Potter & many places like it around town for selecting pre-cast ceramics, glazing them, & having them fired.
At the Potterâs Place you take a hands on lesson 1 on 1 with the teacher. After you create your work of art, you go back & paint it & they will fire it for you
Go to one of the10,000 restaurants in town offering almost 290 types of cuisine
For latest info on cultural events, go to artshound.com
Enjoy!
What are some fun outdoor activities in the Houston area?
Q. I want to do some fun things this summer, like go to lakes, beaches, rock climb, and hike.
I live in the Northern Houston area, so where could I go that isn't TOO far, and can supply me with any of those sort of things, or anything relating to such?
I live in the Northern Houston area, so where could I go that isn't TOO far, and can supply me with any of those sort of things, or anything relating to such?
A. Here's a running list I keep adding to of things to do in all parts of Houston â just recently updated with 12 more items:
The Kemah Boardwalk
Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston Aeros, Texans, Astros, Dynamos, & the Rockets
38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area
Galveston Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Peninsular Ferry & Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens & IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, & the Sea Turtle Exhibit
Hermann Park & the Mecom Fountain. Be sure to visit the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park itâs one of the most romantic places in the city.
Asian Heritage Tours, 5855 Sovereign Drive. G #101. 77036, 832-858-2788, for tea tasting & herbology, Chinese calligraphy, Dim Sum, & shopping at the 30 store Hong Kong City Mall. An indoor shopping mall in the SW Houston area.
Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, & Lake Houston
Houston Raceway Park for drag racing!
Greyhound Race Park
Opera in the Heights
Theater Under the Stars
JPMorgan Chase Bank 60th floor Sky Hobby with an excellent view of the city.
The Saint Arnold Brewery Tours â free beer. Tours on Saturday.
Brazos Bend State Park
Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena has 2,500 acres with hiking trails, exhibits, field trips, Scout programs,
birding, canoe tours, & a historic farm.
The George Ranch
Penzey's (516 W. 19th St) in the Heights is a spice-lover's dream. Anyone who's been one of their catalog shoppers simply must stop in to stock up on cinnamons, curries, & other spices.
Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule) IT'S FREE
Discovery Green and the many other parks around town. There's horse and buggy rides.
The Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall - also, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, & many others around town
The downtown underground tunnel system â daily during the week is best.
Lakewood Church-an experience-the largest church in the nation
The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd. 77007 (713) 861-5526. It's FREE.
Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St.77004 (713) 942-8000 Gen. Admission is FREE
Williams Tower & Water Wall & 3 acre park great for pics & picnics. Also has horse & buggy rides.
San Jacinto Monument & Battleground State Historical Park
The Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, & the Houston Symphony
The Heights Gazebo & the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Yale Street.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Rothko Chapel
Port of Houston
The Houston Zoo-FREE on all city holidays
The Houston Zoo/Hermann Park Train & Paddle Boats
The 350 parks citywide (all types - hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, & golf)
The Houston Rodeo-in Feb/Mar each year-the world's largest
The Houston Ship Channel
Splashtown Waterpark
The Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, & on the 4th of July
The Light Rail System
Imperial Holly Corporation - The mountain of sugar!
Visit the Town Square shops & restaurants in Sugar Land.
Houston Public Library System
NASA Space Center
Old Town Spring
The Woodlands Water Taxi along a 1¼ mile walkway-the whole area has many shops & restaurants with 2,000 hotel rooms.
The Children's Museum - Fantastic!
There are over 23 museums in the Museum District alone. Over 40 musuems city wide.
All the festivals held monthly in the city. Consult the Houston Chronicle newspaper's Entertainment Section each Thursday for information on the upcoming weekend.
Pick up a Leisure Learning periodical, free, or visit the website for many wonderful options.
Also, pick up the Houston Press paper, also free, or visit online for many great reviews & their great "Best of Lists."
The Labyrinth on the University of Thomas Campus (3800 Montrose) It's a beautiful flagstone replica of the Labyrinth of Chartres & is flanked by rose bushes perpetually in bloom.
Diverse Works Artspace (1117 East Freeway)-super cool place for those who love art, dance & theater. It's got a New York vibe written all over it.
The Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas has 6,000 1/3 scale terra-cotta soldiers in formation as they were buried in the 3rd century.
Paintball, Lazer Tag, Go Carts, Skate Board Parks, Ice Skating Rinks, Roller
Skating Rinks, Shooting Ranges
The Mercer Arboretum in Humble
Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Balloon Rides, Dinner Cruises on the Bay in Kemah, Helicopter Rides or Plane Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding, Gliding, & Scuba Diving
Sam Houston Race Track
The Mad Potter & many places like it around town for selecting pre-cast ceramics, glazing them, & having them fired.
At The Potter's Place you can take a hands on lesson, one on one with the teacher, at a potter's wheel. After you create your work of art, you can go back & paint it & they will fire it for you.
Try dining at one of the more than 10,000 restaurants in town offering a variety of almost 290 types of cuisine.
For all the latest information on cultural events, go to artshound.com
Enjoy!
The Kemah Boardwalk
Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston Aeros, Texans, Astros, Dynamos, & the Rockets
38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area
Galveston Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Peninsular Ferry & Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens & IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, & the Sea Turtle Exhibit
Hermann Park & the Mecom Fountain. Be sure to visit the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park itâs one of the most romantic places in the city.
Asian Heritage Tours, 5855 Sovereign Drive. G #101. 77036, 832-858-2788, for tea tasting & herbology, Chinese calligraphy, Dim Sum, & shopping at the 30 store Hong Kong City Mall. An indoor shopping mall in the SW Houston area.
Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, & Lake Houston
Houston Raceway Park for drag racing!
Greyhound Race Park
Opera in the Heights
Theater Under the Stars
JPMorgan Chase Bank 60th floor Sky Hobby with an excellent view of the city.
The Saint Arnold Brewery Tours â free beer. Tours on Saturday.
Brazos Bend State Park
Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena has 2,500 acres with hiking trails, exhibits, field trips, Scout programs,
birding, canoe tours, & a historic farm.
The George Ranch
Penzey's (516 W. 19th St) in the Heights is a spice-lover's dream. Anyone who's been one of their catalog shoppers simply must stop in to stock up on cinnamons, curries, & other spices.
Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule) IT'S FREE
Discovery Green and the many other parks around town. There's horse and buggy rides.
The Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall - also, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, & many others around town
The downtown underground tunnel system â daily during the week is best.
Lakewood Church-an experience-the largest church in the nation
The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd. 77007 (713) 861-5526. It's FREE.
Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St.77004 (713) 942-8000 Gen. Admission is FREE
Williams Tower & Water Wall & 3 acre park great for pics & picnics. Also has horse & buggy rides.
San Jacinto Monument & Battleground State Historical Park
The Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, & the Houston Symphony
The Heights Gazebo & the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Yale Street.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Rothko Chapel
Port of Houston
The Houston Zoo-FREE on all city holidays
The Houston Zoo/Hermann Park Train & Paddle Boats
The 350 parks citywide (all types - hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, & golf)
The Houston Rodeo-in Feb/Mar each year-the world's largest
The Houston Ship Channel
Splashtown Waterpark
The Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, & on the 4th of July
The Light Rail System
Imperial Holly Corporation - The mountain of sugar!
Visit the Town Square shops & restaurants in Sugar Land.
Houston Public Library System
NASA Space Center
Old Town Spring
The Woodlands Water Taxi along a 1¼ mile walkway-the whole area has many shops & restaurants with 2,000 hotel rooms.
The Children's Museum - Fantastic!
There are over 23 museums in the Museum District alone. Over 40 musuems city wide.
All the festivals held monthly in the city. Consult the Houston Chronicle newspaper's Entertainment Section each Thursday for information on the upcoming weekend.
Pick up a Leisure Learning periodical, free, or visit the website for many wonderful options.
Also, pick up the Houston Press paper, also free, or visit online for many great reviews & their great "Best of Lists."
The Labyrinth on the University of Thomas Campus (3800 Montrose) It's a beautiful flagstone replica of the Labyrinth of Chartres & is flanked by rose bushes perpetually in bloom.
Diverse Works Artspace (1117 East Freeway)-super cool place for those who love art, dance & theater. It's got a New York vibe written all over it.
The Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas has 6,000 1/3 scale terra-cotta soldiers in formation as they were buried in the 3rd century.
Paintball, Lazer Tag, Go Carts, Skate Board Parks, Ice Skating Rinks, Roller
Skating Rinks, Shooting Ranges
The Mercer Arboretum in Humble
Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Balloon Rides, Dinner Cruises on the Bay in Kemah, Helicopter Rides or Plane Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding, Gliding, & Scuba Diving
Sam Houston Race Track
The Mad Potter & many places like it around town for selecting pre-cast ceramics, glazing them, & having them fired.
At The Potter's Place you can take a hands on lesson, one on one with the teacher, at a potter's wheel. After you create your work of art, you can go back & paint it & they will fire it for you.
Try dining at one of the more than 10,000 restaurants in town offering a variety of almost 290 types of cuisine.
For all the latest information on cultural events, go to artshound.com
Enjoy!
Does anyone know of any nice places to visit along the Texas gulf coast?
Q. I'm looking for a nice place for a weekend trip along the Gulf Coast of TX. I would definitely like it to be somewhere close to the beach, if possible. I'm thinking some place that's relatively close to Houston would be good. I'll be driving in from Dallas, and I don't want to have to drive more than 5 hours or so. (I'm a new TX resident, so I don't know the "good places" to visit.) Thanks in Advance!
A. Yes, Galveston would be a great place to go.
Just stay on I 45 through the Houston area. It will deadend in Galveston. From downtown Houston, Galveston is only about an hour away. From the Houston city limits, it is about 15- 20 minutes away.
Don't expect white sand and blue water, that is way down the coast, about three hours away. But it is a beach nonetheless.
In Galveston, there are lots of things to do. Antique and curio shops on the "Strand", a historic district. There is a real offshore oil platform open for tours, you can see shrimp boats and cruise ships, you can have a shrimp poboy or lavish seafood dinners. You can hit the beach on the Seawall or visit Moody Gardens for an indoor beach.
You can ride the Bolivar ferry across the bay for free, either driving your car on or parking it and walking onto the ferry. On the Bolivar side of the ferry, you can see the Bolivar lighthouse.
If you like historic homes, visit Ashton Villa or the Pope's palace, historic mansions.
Depending on the weather, you can go deep seafishing or take a harbor dolphin watching tour. (you can usually see dolphins from the ferryboat for free).
There are many hotels and motels in Galveston with all ranges of prices. Or you could rent a beach house for the weekend.
On the seawall, you can rent bicycles or 4 person "jitneys". You can walk out on a fishing pier at 81st street for free or on several rock groins.
In Galveston, watching the sunrise is better than the sunset.
The lightlife has alot of offerings and live music
.
Whatever you want to do, you can probably find it in Galveston.
Use a search engine and you can find out a lot.
Have fun!!
Just stay on I 45 through the Houston area. It will deadend in Galveston. From downtown Houston, Galveston is only about an hour away. From the Houston city limits, it is about 15- 20 minutes away.
Don't expect white sand and blue water, that is way down the coast, about three hours away. But it is a beach nonetheless.
In Galveston, there are lots of things to do. Antique and curio shops on the "Strand", a historic district. There is a real offshore oil platform open for tours, you can see shrimp boats and cruise ships, you can have a shrimp poboy or lavish seafood dinners. You can hit the beach on the Seawall or visit Moody Gardens for an indoor beach.
You can ride the Bolivar ferry across the bay for free, either driving your car on or parking it and walking onto the ferry. On the Bolivar side of the ferry, you can see the Bolivar lighthouse.
If you like historic homes, visit Ashton Villa or the Pope's palace, historic mansions.
Depending on the weather, you can go deep seafishing or take a harbor dolphin watching tour. (you can usually see dolphins from the ferryboat for free).
There are many hotels and motels in Galveston with all ranges of prices. Or you could rent a beach house for the weekend.
On the seawall, you can rent bicycles or 4 person "jitneys". You can walk out on a fishing pier at 81st street for free or on several rock groins.
In Galveston, watching the sunrise is better than the sunset.
The lightlife has alot of offerings and live music
.
Whatever you want to do, you can probably find it in Galveston.
Use a search engine and you can find out a lot.
Have fun!!
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