What to do in Houston

Hi,

We have a couple of days around Marcch 10th to spend in Houston. We would like to find some music events, blues clubs, sites to see, things not to miss, etc. Any suggestions will be welcomed.

Also, we are trying to decide where to stay. Is downtown Houston the place to be on the weekends or are there other areas that are livlier?

Thanks!

What to do in Houston

Downtown is where you want to be for clubs, etc. The HIlton is very nice, as is the Four Seasons and the Icon.

I wish I could help you more on the clubs, but I am a suburbanite soccer mom...I know the hotels but not the hotspots.

Space Center Houston at the Johnson Space Center is interesting...

A trip to Galveston to enjoy some Gulf Coast seafood (try Gaidos) is a fun thing to do...Galveston has an area called the Strand with a lot of shops and some sights to see. Moody Gardens offers a lot---a rainforest pyramid, an IMAX, and an aquarium.

We have some great museums---Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Natural Science, the Menil Collection---that are world class. The Museum of Natural Science has a fabulous butterfly center and a wonderful gem collection.

I wish I could help you more, but maybe this is a start.

What to do in Houston

Agree with the previous writer - downtown is livelier in the evening than the other popular place to stay, the Galleria. I would second her list of hotels but also would include The Magnolia - very art deco. The Icon is beautiful but $$$$. The Four Seasons is top notch as is the Hilton. Less expensive but also conveniently located in downtown is the Hyatt.

I would also include - if this is your thing - a trip to our zoo. It is beautiful and, during March, particularly so.

If you like to shop, you will need to go to the Galleria. That is going to be about a $15-$20 cab fare from downtown.

March really is one of the best months to visit in Houston: azaleas are usually at their peak along with a host of other flowers and shrubs. You should expect the weather to be warm-ish but bring a sweatshirt and pants if you are going to Galveston and for the evenings in Houston. We are not quite at tropical heat yet in March!

Try looking at www.002magazine.com or else 002mag.com. Lots of great clubs - what type music and what age group do you want to be with?

Here are some places to try in the blues/jazz/lounge/ live music and dance realm.

http://www.sambucarestaurant.com/ - Downtown

http://www.sammysat2016main.com/ - Downtown

http://www.pubfiction.com/index2.html - Midtown

More on the night scene:

BIG TIP.... Midtown is more of the happening place these days. A little less rough looking type to be honest. its right outside of downtown and a short cabbie ride away. There you can hop from pub fiction, to the red door, to tipsy clover, etc,etc..

And since this IS Texas.... you might as well swing by Whiskey Creek in Midtown to get some Texas flavor. Dont worry, its not all rednecked out. Its fun with dueling pianos,etc..

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If you want to check out the biggest rodeo in the world:

http://www.rodeohouston.com/

As far as a hotel.... everyone seems to be really happy with hotel Icon.

BTW... another tip.... downtown Houston isnt really the liveliest of places. You also might want to consider the Galleria Area (Uptown) to stay. From there you can still get to mid town and down town. Plus great restauraunts and the actually shopping of the Galleria is right there.

Just some additional options for you.

this site has it all http://www.uptown-houston.com/

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take a look at www.deda.org for dining/entertainment downtown.

Downtown Houston is what my kids call a little ';ghetto'; now. I%26#39;d stay away from there.

The place for drinks and music is Midtown.

The rodeo will also be going on at this time, all types of music offered and of course the livestock show. More info at www.hlsr.com

A great place for live music is what the local residents call the duck (mucky duck) :

http://www.mcgonigels.com/

It is also not bad for food (guiness stew or fish and chips).

In downtown, the Continental club is a good place for some cool acts.

Downtown Houston is the business district right next to the entertainment district (great place for concerts) so it is pretty dead in the day and only comes alive at night for the clubbling, show (music or play) and dining scene.

If u want something that is lively day and night on weekends, try the Rice Village or Galleria area instead. Rice is more compact and u can easily walk around the few streets for shopping and dining.

good luck

Don%26#39;t think downtown is ';ghetto'; but it probably depends on what clubs or what areas you are going to.