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As September winds down to the final days we want to recap some of the things that we have been doing this month to make it easier for you to find exciting things to do during your trip, getaway or tour of Houston.

We added an awesome easy to search event calendar and an Event Lister that’s handy for performing a search by date, region or type for festivals, craft shows and free events in Houston. If you haven’t checked out this new feature or the updated free concerts for the fall season they can be found under the concerts and events tab above.

Houston Travel Topics

Since people travel to the city by a variety of modes. Some by air, bus or automobile we tackled the issues that confuse travelers the most. How to get from your point of arrival to various hotels, conventions centers and other destinations around the city. We put together a bunch of FAQ’s about traveling around the Houston, that included:

Tips on catching a taxi in Houston
Riding mass transit
Charter vans and shuttles

Other topics that we touched on were:

Day trips around Houston
Fun things to do outdoors
Places to visit
Houston attraction

FYI

Here is some general FYI stuff you may not know about this week in Texas history.

September 26, 1927 – Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Abilene and Fort Worth during a cross-country publicity tour just four months after his record-setting transatlantic flight.

September 27, 1835 – Lt. Francisco de Castaneda of the Mexican Army sent to Gonzalez to retrieve a cannon lent to the citizens, resulting in a battle over the “Come and Take It” cannon.

September 28, 1874 – US Cavalry won a decisive battle at Palo Duro Canyon, resulting in the removal of the southern Plains Indians to reservations in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma).

September 29, 1839 – France signed a treaty recognizing the Republic of Texas, and later sent Alphonse Dubois de Saligny to Austin as chargé d’affaires at the French Legation.

September 30, 1672 – French explorer Jean L’Archeveque born in Bayonne, France. At the age of 12, he joined the La Salle expedition, which took him to Matagorda Bay on the Texas coast.

Traveling Texas Tips

Your list of Houston travel ideas will be enhanced by including one of these places. Most of them are within a short ride of the city.

Our very own Midtownlive travel guide will be ready for you to download or print out by the end of the month. In the meantime, take a look at the selection of street maps, guides and books about Houston that are available to make navigating this region easier.

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Houston Tourist Attractions

Having time to see all of the Houston tourist attractions can be difficult if you aren't familiar with the city and where they are located, the best way to get to them, and what other fun places are nearby? You could easily spend an entire day just driving around looking for places to have fun or get a convenient guide that will zero in on where are the best places to visit and answers to some of the key questions that you can’t get from a GPS, like recently updated hours of operation. How much will it cost for a childs admission?


For people visiting tourist attractions in Houston you are going to luv
our guide that will greatly reduce your chances of getting travelers stress.

That intense stomach churning, teeth gritting, gas wasting frustration that can ruin any trip.

It will prevent you from driving around Houston in circles, trying to find attractions then discovering that the place is closed down once you get there.

"Ultimate Guide To Houston"

Everyone needs our "Ultimate Guide To Houston", because:

• it is more convenient than texting for directions
• list of everything from amusement parks, to zoos in Houston metro area
• saves time when it comes to pre-planning a daytrip, weekend outing or getaway

It's what you will need if you are planning a visit, on a sightseeing trip or enjoying a holiday in Houston.

When relatives or friends are visiting from out of town these are the same recommendations that have helped them stretch their money and shortened the amount of time they wasted driving from place to place.

Our guide to Houston covers more than just tourist attractions. It has tips on festivals, how to travel around toll roads and bridges and physical addresses for popular places that you can plug into your GPS.

Tips For Houston Travelers

The best tip on touring Houston is to start after morning rush hour and visit all of the attractions that are close to your hotel or wherever you are staying. Then venture to other parts of the city. That way if you are hanging out on the Southside, you’ll save time and gas by visiting some of the exciting historical places, shops and parks that are located in that area before traveling to another part of town.

The next day when you set out on your journey, you can venture to another part of Houston. During your downtime or in the evenings you going to find yourself browsing through the guide to plan your schedule for the next day. We provide you an impressive list of places for sightseeing, guided tours, recreation opportunities and entertainment, listed for each separate part of the bustling city. The categories that we cover are:

Amusement Parks
Architectural Sites
Arts/performance
Beaches
Parks
Colleges/Universities
Museums
Gardens / Arboretums
Government Buildings

We review each category of Houston attractions based on area and type of entertainment. Wouldn’t it be better if you knew what’s to see and do on the North, South, East or West, if that is where you are at the moment. You can see that this guide will be useful not just for travelers, but even if you’re a resident planning to spend some time with your family during the weekend.

We keep our finger on the pulse of the Houston and since we are a local we always know where to find fabulous stuff that you can see and do that’s not always available on other websites. The guide is just about completed and if you would like to be among the first to get a copy you can pre-register by signing up through the subscription box in the sidebar.

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10 Fun Things To Do In Houston

You can stop wondering which attractions in Houston are open this weekend?. If you are in search of couple-friendly places to visit with your spouse, date or significant other we have just the things for you to do. We went through a long list of places that are popular with tourist and locals to get the latest accurate information about their hours of operation. So you won’t be disappointed, waste valuable time and be met with locked doors on your Saturday or Sunday afternoon excursion.

Unless you are planning to go with a group of people and would like a personal guided tour couples and individuals don’t need reservations to many of the city's top attractions. You are welcome to roam about at your leisure and enjoy their displays. Here's our must see list of museums, shops and parks we like to visit.

Blaffer Art Museum
Tue - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Sundays)
Menil Collection
Wed – Sun 11:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Society
Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Memorial Park
Westheimer Thrift Stores and Antique Shops
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Sat 10AM - 5PM Sun 12PM -5PM
Bayou Bend
Self-Guided Tours Friday–Sunday 1– 5 pm
Family Days (Third Sunday of each month, from September through May}
Orange Show - Closed til the end of May 2011
(regular hours) Sat - Sun 12:00 – 5pm
Weather Museum
Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Printing Museum
Tue- Sat 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.(closed Sun)

more about attractions in Houston

There are a few side notes to the scheduled times that bear mentioning about some of our favorite attractions in Houston. Here's a link to discounts to some Houston attractions. Read on for some other important stuff we noted below.

Thrift Stores and Antique Shops In Houston

Montrose may own the city's nightlife. But, in the daytime the action is on lower Westheimer. It’s one of the places hip Houston couples go on shopping excursion when they want to find that one of a kind item for their wardrobe or home. When is the last time you been to a thrift store or antique shops on Westheimer? Well grab your partner an head on down there, because that's too long.

It could take the entire weekend to properly browse through each place to find the really valuable hidden treasures. You’ll find that the antique stores are open the all weekend. While most of the Thrift shops close around 4 p.m. and are closed on Sundays.

Museum Of Printing History

To see an eclectic collection of printing memorabilia that will give you a real sense of appreciation of how printing was the Internet technology of it’s era. Visit the Museum Of Printing History in Midtown Houston.
The printing press made knowledge accessible to the masses and changed the world. It’s best enjoyed by getting a guided tour during the weekdays. The exhibits are not open Sun - Mon.

Memorial Park

For fitness buffs and sightseers one the things to do on weekends in Houston is visit Memorial Park. It is also home to the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.

The tennis courts, weight room and pool operating hours are different from the rest of the park. Everything that is outside of the fenced in area, the hike and bike trails, jogging path and some picnic areas, generally remains available for use dusk till dawn.

The hours for the tennis courts at Houston’s Memorial park on weekends are: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat - Sun. The weight room hours are Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun 1 p.m. to 4 p. m.

Weather Museum

(Closed Sun)
One Houston museum that is really unique is the Weather Museum. Houston is known as a leader in the aeronautics field. But our local meteorologist provide thought leadership in weather predicting. It is a is critical part of the offshore oil industry, construction and other disciplines that can be adversely impacted by hurricanes, tropical storms and other inclement weather.

FYI Tips

There are always some exciting activities happening at these Houston attractions on weekends when most couples and families have downtime to visit them.
These are not the stuffy old archives, landmarks and attractions that your grandfathers visited. The new exhibits at these exciting places are well designed, relevant and interesting. They detail everything from American home life to the latest avant-garde art installations.

Most of them have souvenir shops stocked with trinkets other than the usual T-shirt and cup that are so fascinating they will elicit a few oohs and aahs during your Monday morning show and tell.

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