Q. I need some good ideas for a nice romantic vacation. What are some good hotel recommendations? Are there any hotels in the area with jacuzzis? What kind of activities or things to do are in the area? I need help pls! Thanks =)
A. Here's a running list I keep of things to do around our great city of Houston and some are very romantic:
The Kemah Boardwalk
Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston Aeros, Texans, Astros, Dynamos, & the Rockets
The Aquarium downtown
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 is a must for lunch, Pier 21 Museum on Galveston Hurricane, Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, & Sea Turtle
Exhibit - Splurge on Grace Manor Bed & Breakfast in Galveston - www.gracemanor-galveston.com
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- tea tasting, herbology, Chinese calligraphy, Dim Sum, & shopping at 30 store indoor Hong Kong City Mall in SW Houston
Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, & Lake Houston
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 (depending how old the kids are!)
Brazos Bend State Park - Biking, hiking trails, birding, observatory
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 - come see a working ranch
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, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, & many others
Downtown underground tunnel systemâdaily during the week
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema & Movie Studio Grill - good pizza
Lakewood Church-an experience-the largest church in the US.
The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd 77007 713-861-5526 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 - www.houstonarboretum.org
Rothko Chapel, Port of Houston - Tours available
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, Visit Town Square shops & restaurants in Sugar Land
City Centre - a small city within the city at Sam Houston Tollway and I-10 - Try Flora and Muse Restaurant with it's upscale neo-Victorian décor
NASA Space Center - Go before JUN-JUL or AUG's heat, 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! And only $5
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
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
Mercer Arboretum in Humble - www.hcp4.net/mercer/
Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena--2,500 acres of hiking trails, exhibits, field trips, Scout programs - www.abnc.org
Nature Discovery Center - www.naturediscoverycenter.org
Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Kemah Bay Dinner Cruises, Plane or Helicopter Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding, Gliding, & Scuba Diving
Sam Houston Race Track
n 1 on 1 with the teacher. After you create your work of art, you paint it & they will fire it for you
Visit one of the over 10,000 restaurants offering almost 290 types of cuisine
Enjoy!
The Kemah Boardwalk
Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston Aeros, Texans, Astros, Dynamos, & the Rockets
The Aquarium downtown
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 is a must for lunch, Pier 21 Museum on Galveston Hurricane, Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, & Sea Turtle
Exhibit - Splurge on Grace Manor Bed & Breakfast in Galveston - www.gracemanor-galveston.com
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- tea tasting, herbology, Chinese calligraphy, Dim Sum, & shopping at 30 store indoor Hong Kong City Mall in SW Houston
Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, & Lake Houston
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 (depending how old the kids are!)
Brazos Bend State Park - Biking, hiking trails, birding, observatory
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 - come see a working ranch
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, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, & many others
Downtown underground tunnel systemâdaily during the week
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema & Movie Studio Grill - good pizza
Lakewood Church-an experience-the largest church in the US.
The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd 77007 713-861-5526 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 - www.houstonarboretum.org
Rothko Chapel, Port of Houston - Tours available
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, Visit Town Square shops & restaurants in Sugar Land
City Centre - a small city within the city at Sam Houston Tollway and I-10 - Try Flora and Muse Restaurant with it's upscale neo-Victorian décor
NASA Space Center - Go before JUN-JUL or AUG's heat, 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! And only $5
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
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
Mercer Arboretum in Humble - www.hcp4.net/mercer/
Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena--2,500 acres of hiking trails, exhibits, field trips, Scout programs - www.abnc.org
Nature Discovery Center - www.naturediscoverycenter.org
Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Kemah Bay Dinner Cruises, Plane or Helicopter Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding, Gliding, & Scuba Diving
Sam Houston Race Track
n 1 on 1 with the teacher. After you create your work of art, you paint it & they will fire it for you
Visit one of the over 10,000 restaurants offering almost 290 types of cuisine
Enjoy!
What is your favourite street in London and why?
Q. London so cool because it is not built on a grid and so which is your favourite street and why?
A. The Strand- It's one of the oldest street in London and was used in Roman times. Its home to theatres, hotels, restaurants . It's close to Covent Gardens, Pall Mall, The Mall ( and Buckingham Palace) and it borders the Thames. There is a lot to do and see on the Stand or very close by.
For me it;s one of the most amazing places in London. I like to think I am walking where thousands of years of history have been made.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strand,_London
For me it;s one of the most amazing places in London. I like to think I am walking where thousands of years of history have been made.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strand,_London
What should my family and I do in Houston and Galveston?
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!
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