Houston Travel Forum

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

I was looking into buying a home in Humble Texas, I really liked the foxwood, homes the problem is I've been hearing that people are complaining about the planes going in and out from the airport at night, does anyone know if this is true. Would it be a bad idea to buy here because of the noise?

We may have to overnight in Houston on our trip to Mexico, and I'm trying to find hotels that are near the airport, but have no idea what town/suburb they may be in. I find the airport website not very helpful. If anyone can help me I would be grateful! Thanks :o)

Hello -
my husband will be on a business trip in Houston next week staying at the Intercontinental on 2222 West Loop S
He would like to get some fresh fruit, fruit juices (Knudsen, Odwala, Naked etc.), dried fruits simply-snacks to munch on. Where would you send him to purchase such basics in this area?
Thank you very much!

Hi, everyone,

It's my first time post here. I myself am going to Houston for about 10 days. Since i am new there, I want to do some sightseeing via joining local tour. Does anyone known there are any local tour company? Dose they have tour to Grand canyon national Park ? I really want to visit this natural miracle.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hlf

I am new to Houston and have a late afternoon flight from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Does anyone know of a back route from Texas Medical Center that might be quicker than getting stuck in rush hour traffic on 59?

I'm coming to Houston from Denmark to study opera at the Moores School of Music at UH. I'm not sure the the dorms are for me, and since I'm not familiar with the Houston area, I need to know where it is safe for me to look for an apartment. I have no drivers license and will be dependant on being able to travel with public tranportation or bike to and from school... I found an apartment on this address that I can afford, but don't know if the area is oay:

7200 Clarewood #1700
Houston, TX 77042

I have been flicking through the VT pages about it but want to know off hand, whats the best things there. Is there good hostels/motels/Hotels? Is it expensive? What is there in terms of sightseeing? Is the nightlife good? Any help would be gratefully received, thinking of going there maybe....Remember if there is anything I can help you out about Europe in retunr let me know, cheers everyone !

Hi, I am going to move to houston in a couple of days. I just want to ask if there is any public transportation route on these to and from addresses.

From: 4701 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77027-4717 US
To: Accenture Ltd 2929 Allen Pkwy # 2000 Houston, TX 77019 US

thanks and best regards
Moel

Where do you park at the waterwall ? No parking signs are posted all around it.
I wanted elderly family members to enjoy a little tour of the waterwall and it's park on a weekday and couldn't find any close parking, so we had to forgo it. I was dissapointed they did not get to enjoy this spectacular Houston site.
Pls advise - thank you much !

Hello,

This is my first post, so please be patient if I ramble!
I am from Scotland but my husband is due to relocate to Houston this year, and I will be moving with him. I am very excited about the move but also a little apprehensive as have never lived abroad before. I am trying to figure out where we want to live. He will be working in Rosharon, and I am not sure whether I will be working, but most likely if I do work it will be in the medical district or somewhere similar as I have a medical research background.
We have friends living in the Bellaire area, but other than that do not really know anyone yet. We have no children, but do have a dog who loves his freedom in Scotland. Here we can let him run off the lead all the time as he is very well behaved (I believe this is not the case in Texas?), so would be looking for something relatively close to somewhere we can take him for exercise. Other than that basically we are looking for somewhere safe and pleasant to live, somewhere we can get out and about a bit and have some fun. We both love the outdoors particularly windsurfing and mountainbiking.

Any advice on areas for renting would be greatly appreciated. So far we have thought of Clear lake, Pearland, or something in the centre of Houston (If it is worth it for the sake of keeping in touch with people)

Thanks

I fly into Houston International Airport from the UK and need to get my family of 6 to Galveston for a Cruise. Is there public transport? It would appear that Car hire companies don't do drop off's in Galveston? Can anybody advise. Many Thanks

Hi, my boyfriend and I will be traveling to Houston probably around June...just wondering where should we go....like the must see?? also, where to shop? sort of like the travel do and don'ts...appreciate if you can shed some light here especially from the local. thanks!

My son will be attending Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Houston, TX come this September. I'm extremely worried about his safety. I've been online numerous times to check the good and bad areas surrounding Houston, and unfortunately, I'm more concerned now for his safety than I was last week. It seems that crime is very high in Houston. Could you tell me, which areas we should avoid, especially when it comes to living and working. Which are the bad areas and which are the good ones. UTI campus is at 721 Lockhaven Drive, Houston, 77073. Any suggestions, recommendations, etc., would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Coming to H-town for a Texan game where shouldfour guys looking to party and not drive all over the place stay.Thanks ERIC

Does the re-inactment happen the weekend of April 21st? If it does where is the best advantage point to see it. My grand children from louisiana are coming to see it. thanks in advance.
DP

Anyone who can suggest some good neighborhood near Dairy Ashford and Westheimer streets? I will be working on this location (zip code 7707) and I want to be close to train/bus stations for commuting. I have two grade school kids thus I want something that is close to hospitals, schools, parks, etc. Any suggestion appreciated. Thanks a lot!

I am relocating for a job in downtown Houston and since I've lived in Michigan all my life, I obviously am not familiar with the area. I'm looking for apartments and since I will be alone (and female), I don't want to move near any kind of shady area. I've had some help and most of the apts he's sent look nice but they're all around Houston Astrodome. Any tips???

Hello,

Well, it's my first time here but I've been reading your helpful advices for a few days now and decided to ask my own questions.
We are a British couple with a 3 yr old daughter and it looks like my partner will be relocated to Houston. He works for JP Morgan in London and his office may be able to negotiate a senior position for him. I've never been to the States but I am really looking forward to moving here. I've checked houses online and I was amazed at the kind of space and quality one can buy here.
So here are my questions:
Which are the safest, loveliest neighbourhoods? We are after a nice quiet location; after the crime and grime in London all we want is a nice neighbourhood where we can raise our family safely. My partner is a black man and I am a white woman and our child is a little brown girl so it is paramount that the area we're moving to is non-racist (from either sides).
My partner's salary is gonna be around a 100grand/year; I'm not sure how good it is in Houston and what our money can buy for us. I am a Market Research Analyst and I wish to start working as well, probably after a few months of settling down.
Other priorities are of course low/no crime as I've seen a lot of awful things in London that I don't want to see anymore. Good schools are very important as well; I want the best possible education for my child(ren).

I appreciate your help,

Thanks,

Katuska

I accepted a job offer to work in Houston this June; I will live temporarily in Westchase area for a month and then look for my own apartment afterward. My wife and 2 kids aged 8 and 5 will follow after I find a place to stay. Can anyone advice and show me the right direction? Its our first time to relocate and weve been living in Tokyo for the past 9 years lest my 2 kids cannot speak English and perhaps finding some Japanese communities will be a great relief for them to adjust quickly. Some of the factors which I think is very important to consider: preferably near to metro line because I will be using train/bus network for the meantime to commute to my work. Kid friendly environment; I mean, places near to hospitals, school, parks, etc. Any suggestion appreciated. Thank you very much!

Hi everyone,

We intend to put our son in one of the Magnet schools in HISD and I work at IAh airport and my wife works in downtown I want your help to let me know the safest neighborhood between IAH and downtown for us to relocate. We had just relocated from LA to Houston and need your help to decide a safe neighborhood which will be feasible for me and wife and my son.

Hi all, I am moving to Houston to take a job at MD Anderson cancer center. I intend to rent for the first year and was wondering on what areas you guys would suggest to live or can suggest a nice apartment complex. I would like to be on the bus or train line, I have noticed it is hard to find places that dont seem to have a problem with crime, refugees from New Orleans etc. The area around Anderson seems to be somewhat ugly. How far out into the burbs does the train system go. Also how about flooding, the flood maps seem to show that the west part of the city suffers less rain fall and flooding that the rest of the city.


thanks

Hi All,

I will be in Houston with my husband for two-three nights in April (Easter weekend). I am looking for the best area to stay. I have the following criteria (in order of importance)

1) Lots of restaurants (mix of upscale & downscale; different choices - American, Mexican, Indian, Vietnamese, Italian etc....)
2) Interesting architecture - office towers, churches, old buildings etc.
3) Museums/theatres within walking distance or accessible by public transportation
4) Small, interesting local shops of any sort

Any ideas or assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Also, does anyone know if things (restaurants/shops/tourist attractions) tend to be closed on either Good Friday or Easter Monday?

Thanks so much!

April

my sister will actually be based in anahuac. she will be moving there with her family this month ( feb 2007) but will be staying in houston for awhile. it will be their first time to go out of the country (philippines) and don't know what to expect when they get there. i scanned some useful info from the members but i want to help her out with their packing. she just bought a sweater, cardigan, and parka. would that be advisable? what are the must-haves when going to houston? thanks a lot guys!

my 18 year old son is going to school in houston,texas .He will have to find an apartment, near Lockhaven dr. Richey Rd, Air Tex Blvd. Is this a safe area?

Hi everyone. My husband and I currently live in New York with our three kids. We have decided to move over the summer to Houston, Texas. I want to know about the good neighborhoods in Houston. I also want to know about the schools and colleges that are good there. I am searching for a good elementary, middle school, and a good college. I've heard about places called sugarland, spring, and katy. What are the positions for a pharmaceautical chemist? Do they have job openings there over there? Will I easily get a job? A area with Pakistani descent and shops are to be looked about too. It would be nice to have a mosque nearby a nice area. Thank You.

We are relocating from Tampa and will be flying out next week to look for apts to rent for the 1st year. The office is on Loops Central Dr. Is the Galleria area good? What about Sugarland??

Good day. I am planning a move to Houston. I spent 11 days there last December. I liked Cypress, the north-east side off 290. Can anyone give me feedback about that suburb? Thanks in advance.

Hello,
I am moving to houston soon - I'm interested in an apartment on West Dallas St. near Dunlay and Waugh Dr. Does anybody know this area well? I will not be able to visit before I move.