Houston Travel Forum

In 1990 there was a mcdonalds restaurant inside the galleria, whatever happened to the business? Has it moved to a new location? I would like to have the address and phone number. An old friend worked there.

Hello All,

I want to move to Houston to attend HBU within the next month or two. Can you please recommend a really good area close by where i can rent an apartment. I will most likely be relying on public transportation for a while. Please help. Thank you.

Hi all.
Being as I am in the midst of new job hunting and probably going to DC, I just came across an opportunity for a job in Houston I would like.

So this brings up many issues.

I need to know where I would probably want to live. I'd be looking to buy a place and want to keep it affordable with an eye towards resale in 3-5.

I know next to nothing about this part of Texas so let me know what you think.
Thanks
Chris

I have three days in Houston the first week of june.
I'l travel with my wife .
I want to know thigs to do, best areas, budeget hotels, is rent a car a good idea ?

Thanks in advance for your tips

GARED

Having read through many pages here over the last dew hours (thanks) I am beginning to panic about the fact that having a car seems to be the only way possible to get around Houston!

I am acommpanying my husband on a business trip for a week. We are staying at the Willowbrook Hilton. I will have to keep myself amused in the day times. I will not be able to drive abroad. I have tried it once -diaster! What if anything could you reccommend? Are taxis going to be hideously expensive?

It's a shame that we couldn't have been more central. Hope I don't regret tagging along now lol!

Any advice would be much appreciated.

How much does it cost to take a behind the scenes tram tour?

I am traveling to Houston on a business trip in June. I am allergic to everything, so I will probably have to eat dinner at Whole Foods Market. Google Maps Traffic has helped me rule out renting a car. So I was planning on taking the bus. How safe is the public transportation, are there any rules that I need to follow? And is the nearest Whole Foods safe? (I will be staying downtown near the ballpark)

Thanks in advance.

How do I get to see the view from waaaay up top of Williams Tower? I'm sure I just can't walk in and go to the top! (I would really love a night-time view.)
Thanks!!

is it worth it? aside from the "no-lines" advantage and dining with astronauts, what do we get for the price? what are u able to do while inside the historic mission control room? i've read the website but it's not very descriptive. thanks!

Do you allow people to have wedding ceremonies by the waterfall? If so, what is the cost and how do I confirm the date?

Hello,
We're from the UK visiting my uncle in Spring, Houston for a week from 29th March 2008.

I would appreciate your suggestions on:

1) Where to stay?
We're looking for a decentish hotel (3* upwards) within a 30 minute drive of Spring preferably where there are some bars and restaurants.

2) What to do?
There will be four of us(all male), 2 in our 30's and 2 in their early 60's. As my uncle is recovering from an operation and my father has bad knees, we can't do anything too active. Ideas so far include:
- Boating/fishing
- Sporting event
- Gun shooting (not hunting)
- Something motoring related - we're all petrol heads.
- Anything slightly off the wall - e.g. visiting the mirrored glass toilet downtown??!!

Any other ideas??

Thanks in advance.

Does anybody know if the harwin district is open on sunday

Is it worthy going to the Space Center?. I am going by myself (30 year old woman).
I have been in the one in Orlando (Kennedy Space Center), is it different, looking at the pictures they look similar....

Hey all - I will be in Houston for business next Thursday & Friday.... days are covered with business but nights are free to get out and have a few drinks. I'm 30, male and staying at the ZaZa on main st and would like to know if anyone has any suggestions on where to go for a good time time that is safe.. i enjoy live music and a casual atmosphere

Hello all!
I'll be in Houston several times over the next little while, each time for just one night/day. My company puts me up at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint (255 North Sam Houston Parkway East). I understand this location is close to the airport. Is there anything close by, even if I have to take a short taxi ride there? When I say anything, I'm looking for a wide variety of things-a nice dinner at a non-chain restaurant, a non-country music bar, possibly some outlet shopping, a museum or something I may not have thought of. I may be on my own, as I can't be sure my colleagues will care to join me, so safety is also key(especially in the evening). Thanks for any tips!

I've heard there are some awesome clothing resale stores in Houston. Can anyone give me some recommendations, please?

Thanks!

I am visiting Houston in June to see my beloved Yankees take on the Astros. I have not been to Houston since I was 16 years old so I don't know the city or the area surrounding the ballpark at all. Can anyone help me find a decent hotel near the park? The Inn at the Ballpark is booked. Does anyone know about Club Quarters? It's about 5-6 blocks away on Fannin Street. I don't plan on renting a car so I would like something close to the ballpark and within walking distance to local attractions (if possible).

Going to be in Houston for 1 night. Where is the best place to stay to hit as many bars as possible, within walking distance. Looking for a slightly older crowd type bar, country, oldies, etc.

Is there a place in Houston where a teenager can ride a mechanical bull (other than the Rodeo)?

Hey I will be going to Texas Southern in the fall and I wanted to know if someone can tell me what areas are safe and what apts. are close by the school?

Hello!

3 of us will be traveling to Central America this month and have an 11-hour lay over in Houston. I was wondering if there was anything worth doing or seeing.

Thanks!
Rachel

Hello All,
I will be heading to Houston sometime in the middle of November to go to the Saudi Arabian Embassy to get a work visa. First, I have never been to Houston, so do not know where anything is. The help I need is;

1) Where is the Saudi Embassy located?
2) Are there any hotels located close to there?
3) How do I get from the airport to the hotel? (I do not have a drivers license so rental car is out)

I guess that is it for now. Any and all help is greatly appreciated
Jon

Hi sometimes on fridays I would love to go out but im looking for a place that i can dance salsa merengue bachata, please help me me to find the rightone thanks and please write de name

Hi folks,

Is there any shuttle from downton Houston to go to Space Center?

And, where's the best shopping places to make good bargains?

Thank you so much and have nice trip ;-)

Violette

Hi There

I am going to Houston for 2 weeks in January. Just wondered if there is any recommended hotel? I have a budget around $150.00 a night and it's going to be my first time in the States. I am doing some research at the moment for the sigh seeing and visiting some few places. Is that anything A must that I should go and visit in Houston??

Many thanks
Daisey

Hi all--

Has anyone connected internationally through Houston International Airport and/or Newark recently (Continental Airlines)? I would like to know what the procedure is.

I have connected International-to-International (I-t-I, Amsterdam-Atlanta-Lima/Bogota) through Atlanta (Delta Airlines) several times these last 12 months and know that the hold luggage is being labelled through to the final destination without having to pick it up, haul it through customs and re-check the luggage again (as for US domestic flights).

I know that there will be passport controls. But how about the luggage? Is there I-t-I also in IAH and/or EWR, similar to ATL?

Thanks for the answers and input.

Noel

I'll be in Houston for 30 days and I've read the postings on good places to stay and places to avoid. However the work is do usually puts me in the worst areas of town. Can anyone help me on what dangers are most common and things/places to steer clear from all together. Mind you I've worked some rough places like Baltimore, D.C., Chicago, and (cringe) Philly. Just looking to get informed before I show up. Thanks

thank you so much for attention .
I still have a little of questions about how much should I take money with me roughly. and which cities you advise me to visit in this trip .

many thanks

Hello,

We are moving to Sugarland Houston fron Pennsylvania and need to know some good places to stay. i will be working at 1600 Industrial Blvd., Sugar Land. We are advised that the fort bend school district is good and there are good apartment too. Would like some help to decide what would be the best places to stay and send my child to school.

Thanks in advance
Bala

hi every body
This is the first time to post here, I need you help . I'm planning to make long trip around USA ,I will start from suger land,texas ,Houston to NewYork the questions are:
- what is the best Transportation I can use I mean bus or train if there is web site also it will help.
-which kind of city you advise me to visit it or pass through.

Many Thanks Beforehand