Houston/Uptown
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Uptown is in Houston, though nobody in Houston has used that term since about 1970 - it's generally referred to as "The Galleria", or to motorists at I-610 and U.S. 59 as the highway to avoid.
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address: 2800 Post OakThe 3rd-largest skyscraper in Houston, and largest in the world outside of a downtown or central business district. A short walk from the Galleria, also check out the ever-romantic Water Wall. You used to be able to visit an observation deck on a high floor, but no longer.
Do
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address: 2000 Lyons Ave.Houstonians looking for a fun Saturday afternoon head to Saint Arnolds at 11AM when they do their weekly brewery tour and open up the taps for the thirsty locals. Great local vibe! Weekday tours are offered at 3PM.
Buy
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address: Westheimer at Post OakHuge shopping mall filled with high end retail stores and restaurants, several hotels and even includes an indoor year-round ice skating rink used by Tara Lipinski. Free parking (if you find the right lots).
Eat
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address: 1800 Post Oak BlvdThe menu draws from the foods and cooking techniques of North, Central and South America, to make one New World Cuisine; as you pass under its Mayan-inspired door, you quickly realize that nothing about this place is ordinary.
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phone: +1 713-840-1111address: 1728 Post Oak BlvdInsanely expensive prices, but very good American cuisine. Reservations required.
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phone: +1 713-944-2583address: 2400 West Loop South (Sheraton, IH-610 at Westheimer)"Where MURDER is always on the menu!"
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Ragin' Cajun
phone: +1 713-623-6321address: 4302 Richmond Ave.This is the world's best cajun kitchen that hasn't been destroyed by a hurricane. Gumbo, jambalaya, and crawdads are served up in a funky, downhome casual restaurant where the zydeco music never stops. -
The Murder Mystery Company in Houston
phone: +1-888-643-2583address: 7620 Katy Fwy #100 Houston, TX 77024Live, interactive murder mystery shows in Houston. -
address: 1700 Post Oak BlvdWide range of prepared foods and meals that are custom prepared. Coffee bar, micro-brewery, sushi bar, taco bar, sandwich bar, juice/smoothie bar, salad bar, buffet, pizza oven, burger bar, bakery
Drink
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The Tasting Room
phone: +1 713 993-9800address: 1101 Uptown Park BlvdWith more seating then any other bar in Houston, the Tasting Room is a unique experience and is an ideal spot for a great night out. Choose from over 200 wines priced from the reasonable $15 per bottle to the indulgent $1,000 per bottle. -
Wild West
phone: +1 713 266-3455address: 6101 Richmond Ave
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
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address: 2900 Sage Road
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address: 3131 West Loop S
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address: 2900 Briarpark Dr
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Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria
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Hyatt House - Houston Galleria
address: 3440 Sage RdPet-friendly, all-suite hotel. -
TownePlace Suites Houston Galleria Area
phone: +1 713-664-7494address: 5315 S Rice AvePet friendly, all suites, full kitchens, free parking, and free breakfast.
Splurge
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address: 1080 Uptown Park BlvdLuxury hotel offering the ambiance of an Italian palace along with the upscale touches of a five-star hotel.
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phone: +1 713 961-3000address: 2525 W. Loop South
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phone: +1 713 680-2626address: 111 North Post Oak LnLocated on a wooded 18-acre site, the hotel includes a fitness club and full-service spa.
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phone: +1 713 871-8181address: 4 Riverway