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Anonymous asked in TravelUnited StatesHouston · 1 decade ago

stuff to do in houston over labor day weekend?

i always want to go float the river in san marcos, but this time i have to stay in town. anyone know any cool activities to do? i'm gonna pick up a houston press today but if you've heard of anything let me know, thanks

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You could always check out Discovery Green:

    http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/calendarevents/eb...

    Live music @ the Continental Club:

    http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html

    Here's a link to the "nightlife" of Houston: lol

    http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/nightlif...

    Visit one of Houston's museums:

    http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/museums/...

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Friday eats : chicken fingers from St Louis where my eye doctor. So I can actually see something saturday eats some venison from the neighbors (I live in the country these days) Monday i will be eating squirrel. And visiting my neighbors and yelling at their dogs that bark at me too much Then taking some foster kids fishing and horseback riding And then the Cap is a date with a troll at at Turner field Hopeing to get to stone mountain "Emory University" hospitality, where I recieved surgery on my neck that the idiot doctors could not do in Canada. Then hopefully dine at "Tanners" My favorite place to eat in Atlanta. I think we set up something but have not heard back I am thinking she is my baseball friend since my last one kept standing me up. And didn't give a rip about his friends except the ones who could Say Nothing but "why do i always come here?" then i tell him why... Good work will you deserve a toy!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    My wife and I are going to our lake house. We hadn't really thought of doing a whole lot in town. Sorry.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Go to a friends house with a pool , grill some veggie burgers (J/K) or REAL burgers , have a few beers & chill in the pool. Burn some if you want LOL.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Here's a running list I keep adding to of things to do in all parts of Houston – just recently updated with another item::

    The Kemah Boardwalk

    Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center

    Houston Aeros, Texans, Astros, Dynamos, & the Rockets

    The Aquarium downtown.

    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 Brewery–free 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 system–daily 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 Corp.-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 Potter’s Place take a hands on lesson 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 the10,000 restaurants offering almost 290 types of cuisine

    For info on cultural events, go to artshound.com

    Enjoy!

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