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Houston is Underrated
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I lived in Houston for 17 years. These are some of the things I enjoy doing when I go back to visit.
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Goode Company BBQ
Ah, I wish I could get BBQ like this in California. Have a beef brisket sandwich on jalapeño bread -- you won't be disappointed.
Menil Collection
Impressive collection of art - often noted for surrealism - housed in a "neighborhood" of buildings. Don't miss the Dan Flavin gallery (shown in the photo).
Rothko Chapel
A great place to relax and escape the summer heat. Beautiful large-scale Rothko paintings fill the space and help clear your mind.
Rice University
The Rice campus is a beautiful and shady place to take a walk or have a picnic. Check out the piece of the Berlin Wall that's there.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Right across from the Fine Art Museum - nice small exhibitions that are well worth dropping in on. Free.
Black Labrador
Great pub food and atmosphere -- enjoyed all the typical pub favorites as well as the grilled salmon. Good beer list too!
Orange Show Foundation
Perhaps one of the most unusual places I've ever seen. A true testament to oranges and human individuality - not to be missed by any art enthusiast.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Fun indoor exhibit of live butterflies -- photographers make sure to bring your macro lens!
Pico's Restaurant Inc in Bellaire
Probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in Houston. Authentic unusual dishes - the seafood enchiladas are especially tasty.
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Eternautagirl said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:
Dying to see the Rothko chapel!
angelfoodcake77 said 8 months, 2 weeks ago:
I visited recently. The locals were beyond friendly and the ethnic restaurants were authentic. It was a joy.
isaac962 said 8 months, 2 weeks ago:
Gotta agree with you about Goode's Brisket. I haven't had brisket that good since I left Houston. Seems I remember there were two Goodes, one not far from Bissonnet and the other off Kirby and the I-59. My fav was the rustic location with outdoor dining.
Spooky said 1 month, 3 weeks ago:
Nice choice of venues, style of writing and presentation... Shows character - very nice indeed :)
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Carl Sjogreen said 9 months, 3 weeks ago:
I really wish I had more time to check these places out when I was in Houston!