One question I keep coming across in our thread is "
What do I do in Houston on weekends ?".
Here are some pointers you might want to check. I have collected it from various sources and discussion forums in houston and am sharing it with you all. I have also considered the cost factor
Feel free to add your items on list. Also write about your experiences on visiting these places.
1) Most of the museums are pretty good. (prices vary)
2) Check out the downtown tunnels at least once. (free)
3) The JPMorgan Chase building has a great view of the city. (free)
4) The International Festival is cool. They do it every year for 10 days or so, I think in April. (I think $8 if you purchase tickets ahead. Of course, there's lot of stuff for sale once you get in, but there's a lot to see & do w/o buying anything.)
5) Gem show at Reliant park stadium. Check reliantpark.com for schedules.
6) There's a cool waterfall on the south side of the Galleria. I can't remember the name of it. It's a tourist thing where people like to get their picture taken. (free)
7) Definitely go see the USS Texas before they close it down. (I think $10)
8) The tango community is fun. Classes cost but manageable and cheap. The evening camaraderie is great. Good people and a great atmosphere.
9) Another suggestion is to check out the local alternative news media.
The most widely known is The Houston Press, a weekly alternative paper
(kinda like The LA Weekly or the Lo
s Angeles Free Press) available free
at several "cool" food or drink places. Of course they have a web site.
10) The Houston Chronicle, usually Friday's paper (correct me if I am wrong) has a section of what is going on in the city. They sometimes have a free listing.
11) If you have kids, Herman park is cool.
12) Some of the parks have a small "water parks". They have the tubes that water sprinkles from. We have one off of Barker Cypress in far west houston.
13) The Arboritum has some wonderful trails.
14) In the Katy area, and Peckham Park has free putt putt golf. You can
also fish in the pond/lake.
15) The
Houston and Harris County Libraries are great. Most of them have free classes of some sort. They also have tons of info what is going on in the area. I personally vouch for this one.
16) There's also
the Skateboard Park and the Downtown Aquarium. There's also the Arboretum in or near Memorial Park, Bayou Bend, the Beer can house in the West End, the Orange Show and so on.
17) You should ABSOLUTELY visit the Forbidden Gardens - it's like a trip to
China, but without the airfare.
Forbidden Gardens - Home Page for the website.
19) Houston holocaust museum is free of cost. A must visit - if you like history.
20) Sign up with
redbox
You can get free movie rentals.
21) Summer movies on Wednesdays $1.00 per person.Houston Library Summer Reading Program has great prizes.
22) Sprinkle parks
free productions at Theater under the Stars
free movies at Sugarland Town Square
23) There are also several Meetup.com groups in Houston too, if you are more
interested in specific activities.
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Houston, TX Meetup Groups - Meetup.com>
24) Sealy has a State Park. Stephen F. Austin. It has camping, golf, and
hiking. Hubby and oldest son plays gold there many times. It is a really nice
park. We live in the Katy area and this is only about 20 minutes away.
25) Huntsville has a nice State Park.
26)
• Biking
• Memorial Park for both road and mountain biking
• miles and miles of urban trails, both dedicated street lanes and
bicyle-only paths; see
City of Houston -- Houston Bikeway Program -- Projects and Phases
• Moonlight Ramble in October
• Canoeing
• bayous galore
• explore on your own in your own canoe, rent one, or take part in a
guided tour; see
The Houston Canoe Club
• Theatre
• Free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre by many groups
throughout the year
• free performances at the new Discovery Green downtown
• HGO live broadcasts of production in the plaza in front of the
Wortham
• go to
B4-U-EAT - Houston Restaurant Guide and select your area of town and for
category choose "outdoor dining"
27) Berry picking. Waiting for Abi's input on location and seasons for this one.
28) The usual stuff for people visiting Houston is here
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/232333-post3.html
29) Of course woodlands mall is beautiful.
30) Me and my husband hang out at Barnes and Noble. Useful way to spend time.
31) Farm market link -
Farmers Markets Houston - Visit a Houston Area Farmers Market
32) For people living somewhat close to downtown,
Discovery Green, is a great idea. Check discoverygreen.com for more details. There is lot fo free stuff.
33) Has anybody visited Chinatown in downtown ? Anything interesting.
34) Also there is the Brazos Bend state park for camping, hiking, observtory, etc great hiking just north of town in the national forest
35) Check portofhouston.com
I have visited and done few of the above. Do add your experiences to the list.
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