Houston/Greater Heights
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The Greater Heights area includes some of Houston's most pleasant neighborhoods as well as a burgeoning restaurant and nightlife scene, especially on the Washington Street corridor.Understand
Houston's first suburb, built around a streetcar line, The Heights today is centrally located compared to the far flung modern suburbs. It is a large district of gingerbread Victorian homes as well as early 20th Century bungalows.
See
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phone: +1 713-861-5526address: 140 Heights BlvdChanging exhibits of art cars, art, and whatever else the curator wants to show off.
Buy
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phone: +1 832-831-2053address: 645 Heights BlvdA clothing store selling mostly casual shirts, specializing in soft clothing.
Eat
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phone: +1 713-861-8666address: 2011 Ella BlvdRaindow Lodge serves wild game dishes and seafood selections in a 100 year old log cabin perfect for the dining experience. Reservations required.
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phone: +1 713 880-8700address: 69 Heights BlvdWith a huge out door patio and ample seating inside, Porch Swing is a favorite among residents of The Heights to go and watch a football game with friends or to celebrate a birthday in a large crowd. The atmosphere is very laid back. And yes, there is a porch swing out front you and about three or friends can sit on and take pictures on.
Drink
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phone: +1 713 769-0700address: 1030 Heights BlvdGreat place to sip coffee, play a board game, or work on your laptop. They have live music on Saturday nights, too.
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phone: +1 713 868-5337address: 4216 Washington Ave.Pearl Bar's probably best known for two things which seem to almost be exact opposites. It's happening' dance floor complete with talented DJs and it's laid back out door patio where you can play a pick-up game of beer pong or challenge somebody to a hula hoop contest. One thing is certain: you're bound to have a good time at the Pearl.
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The Dubliner
phone: +1 713 861-2300address: 4219 Washington Ave.Located across the street from Pearl Bar, The Dubliner offers a laid back atmosphere with an ample juke box. It's small inside which makes it all the more intimate and it's a nice retreat from the hustle of Washington Ave.