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el borracho
07-03-2014, 02:08 PM
Going on a trip in late August that will likely have me in Dallas for one Saturday evening and Houston for one Sunday morning. Anyone have any great entertainment ideas for a few hours in either city?
el borracho
07-03-2014, 02:09 PM
May also have a Wednesday evening in Houston on the return.
MagicHef
07-03-2014, 02:11 PM
Whatever it is in Houston better be inside.
el borracho
07-03-2014, 02:14 PM
Why so?
ModSocks
07-03-2014, 02:16 PM
Cow tipping?
listopencil
07-03-2014, 02:20 PM
I have heard that you should apply ahead of time for you license to hunt the gays and the commies. Paperwork is backing up.
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Dunerdr
07-03-2014, 02:21 PM
Iss gonn be hott sun.
Hoover
07-03-2014, 02:29 PM
I don't know, but whenever I'm in Houston I hit Hugo's
http://www.hugosrestaurant.net/index.html
Bwana
07-03-2014, 02:36 PM
Get yourself a bottle of this whoring water.
http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/kisselpaso.com/files/2012/12/tony-romo-sucks-300x257.jpg
MagicHef
07-03-2014, 02:37 PM
Why so?
Houston as a large city didn't exist until air conditioning was prevalent, and for good reason.
ptlyon
07-03-2014, 02:42 PM
Know what the best thing about Texas is?
Leaving.
Chief_For_Life58
07-03-2014, 02:55 PM
drill for oil and shoot guns
el borracho
07-03-2014, 02:55 PM
Also the possibility that we'll stop in Austin (not Dallas) on a Saturday evening (and again on a Wednesday evening) if anyone has any great ideas.... although I do like the idea of wearing Tony Romo cologne and going cow-tipping.
Hydrae
07-03-2014, 03:12 PM
In Houston, check out the museum area. There are several within a couple block radius which makes it easy and also gives some selection depending on what you might like.
Hydrae
07-03-2014, 03:13 PM
Saturday night in Austin has to mean a trip down to 6the street. Parties and college chicks!
BigMeatballDave
07-03-2014, 03:16 PM
Prepare for a lot of shitty drivers who have no knowledge of a turn signal.
AustinChief
07-03-2014, 03:22 PM
Also the possibility that we'll stop in Austin (not Dallas) on a Saturday evening (and again on a Wednesday evening) if anyone has any great ideas.... although I do like the idea of wearing Tony Romo cologne and going cow-tipping.
If there is even the most remote chance of going to Austin instead of Dallas.. you have to get to Austin. If you make it to Austin I can give you a ton of possible distractions. I know Dallas pretty well and I'm hard pressed to think of much worth doing there.
Rain Man
07-03-2014, 03:28 PM
Drive to Big Bend on one of those evenings. Take a sandwich with you, though.
hometeam
07-03-2014, 03:31 PM
Houston on a Sunday morning?
You can always hit up Galveston seawall or go out to Kemah boardwalk and check it out.
Houston is a nightlife city~
el borracho
07-03-2014, 03:35 PM
If there is even the most remote chance of going to Austin instead of Dallas.. you have to get to Austin. If you make it to Austin I can give you a ton of possible distractions. I know Dallas pretty well and I'm hard pressed to think of much worth doing there.
Ok... let's assume Austin and hear the distractions.
Amongst the entertainment ideas, I would also like restaurant suggestions (for both Ausitn and Houston).
Rain Man
07-03-2014, 03:38 PM
Ok... let's assume Austin and hear the distractions.
Amongst the entertainment ideas, I would also like restaurant suggestions (for both Ausitn and Houston).
I think there's a Dr. Pepper museum in Waco, which is on the drive from Dallas to Austin. I dream of someday visiting the Dr. Pepper museum.
Baby Lee
07-03-2014, 03:46 PM
Find some street tacos somewhere, buy some cowboy boots. That's all I remember from my one trip to TX.
Dayze
07-03-2014, 03:48 PM
sip some Tequila Rose with Bob Dole.
.....though I think he's in KC. so, maybe next time.
Strongside
07-03-2014, 03:57 PM
1) Drill for oil
2) Drill women
AustinChief
07-03-2014, 04:03 PM
Ok... let's assume Austin and hear the distractions.
Amongst the entertainment ideas, I would also like restaurant suggestions (for both Ausitn and Houston).
Ok, give me some direction on what you like. Oh and you really need to get a hotel DOWNTOWN. 90% of what you want is walking distance that way.
Easy 6
07-03-2014, 04:18 PM
GET BLIND DRUNK
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el borracho
07-03-2014, 08:02 PM
Ok, give me some direction on what you like. Oh and you really need to get a hotel DOWNTOWN. 90% of what you want is walking distance that way.
Based on this list: http://365thingsaustin.com/2011/05/02/25-best-things-to-do-in-austin-texas/, I would be interested in things like:
a Brewery tour (wouldn't know which brewery to choose, though)
Congress Avenue bats
Baylor Street Art Wall
South Congress (would this be interesting in the am?)
6th Street (would this be interesting in the am?)
Actually, I find most things on that list interesting but I know I will not have time this visit.
Hammock Parties
07-03-2014, 08:04 PM
Go to Medieval Times! Dinner and tournament. The one in Dallas is cool.
http://victorsvillage.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/medieval-times.jpg
el borracho
07-03-2014, 08:18 PM
Ha! I love Medieval Times! I took one of my first girlfriends to the one in Los Angeles about one million years ago. I think we rooted for the Green Knight.
Dayze
07-03-2014, 08:31 PM
I'v never even heard of such a thing.
if it's anything like a Renaissance Festival, I'll be sure to handcuff myself to my water heater.
Hammock Parties
07-03-2014, 08:36 PM
I'v never even heard of such a thing.
if it's anything like a Renaissance Festival, I'll be sure to handcuff myself to my water heater.
it's fucking awesome if you like knights and jousting and shit
they even have falconry
Deberg_1990
07-03-2014, 08:57 PM
Go to Medieval Times! Dinner and tournament. The one in Dallas is cool.
http://victorsvillage.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/medieval-times.jpg
yea, ive been there too. It was alot of fun. Almost like a corny WWE atmosphere at times.
The aftershow was fun too. The knights come out in the lobby, sign autographs and no doubt get tons of chicks digits. Then they turn on the dance music and it was like a mini club for about 30 minutes.
Baby Lee
07-03-2014, 09:19 PM
I'v never even heard of such a thing.
if it's anything like a Renaissance Festival, I'll be sure to handcuff myself to my water heater.
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Baby Lee
07-03-2014, 09:23 PM
Go to Medieval Times! Dinner and tournament. The one in Dallas is cool.
Drove by it, MoF, I think it was right by where I bought my boots. But no way I was eating there on an expense account. If it's gonna be overpriced, it's gonna be good and it's gonna be respectable. Morton's it was!!!
eDave
07-03-2014, 09:27 PM
I've been to Houston just once. But holy **** it was miserable.
Spend your time in Austin or San Antonio. Or travel on down to El Paso and shoot some illegals.
AustinChief
07-03-2014, 09:33 PM
Based on this list: http://365thingsaustin.com/2011/05/02/25-best-things-to-do-in-austin-texas/, I would be interested in things like:
a Brewery tour (wouldn't know which brewery to choose, though)
Congress Avenue bats
Baylor Street Art Wall
South Congress (would this be interesting in the am?)
6th Street (would this be interesting in the am?)
Actually, I find most things on that list interesting but I know I will not have time this visit.
The #1 thing to do in the daytime is go see the capitol. It takes a few minutes and is well worth it.
http://youtu.be/Kl8ajhu_e5Y?t=3m12s
(dancing optional)
The congress ave bats are great to see at sunset. (mid august is normally the peak viewing time but it varies) BatFest is actually August 23rd. Fun times.
http://www.roadwayevents.com/RoadStar/Events-cat.asp?media1Id=1323
(bat costume optional but encouraged)
Speaking of that weekend. The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is the 24th. It's the world's largest hot sauce festival.
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Market/HotSauce
I'm not a fan of "tours" myself, but there are always brewery/brewpub tours going.
http://austinbrewbus.wordpress.com/events-list/
http://www.craftbeeraustin.com/events/
Another daytime thing to do is to head to Zilker park, check out Barton Springs and stop by the Umlauf sculpture gardens. If you want to go full Austin-ish you can join a yoga session there!
http://umlaufsculpture.org/program/
(bring your own mat)
I doubt you have the time, but you can always do a scavenger hunt that will expose you to quite a few of the things on this list.
http://www.urbanadventurequest.com/tours/things-to-do/austin/default.aspx
One daytime thing outside of downtown (but not far outside) is Mt Bonnell. Nothing spectacular but it's nice.
http://www.austinparks.org/our-parks.html?parkid=287
Ok last thing is live music. You should consider a show, especially at Stubbs. I would have said Antone's back in the day but that isn't an option but you could always do ACL Live if you can get tickets. Definitely fun but I'd go with Stubbs.
http://stubbsaustin.com/concert-listings
http://acl-live.com/calendar
Ok, I'll post more in a sec when I get time. We still need to talk drinking!
Barret
07-03-2014, 09:38 PM
Gas Monkey Bar and grill is pretty good. A Little Pricey but they have bands and stuff come in.
http://gasmonkeybarngrill.com/
If you are in Dallas, Austin or Houston, I REALLY enjoyed eating here. This will be Very Pricey but they just keep bringing you meat untill you want to blow up.
http://www.fogodechao.com/menu/dining-experience/
You can tour Jerry World in Dallas. I mean the Cowgirls suck but the stadium is pretty impressive.
Hammock Parties
07-03-2014, 09:52 PM
I've been to Houston just once. But holy **** it was miserable.
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Yes, Houston is shit, unless you want to hit up clubs and party like a douchebag.
They do have some good food, though. Kiran's is a fantastic fine-dining Indian experience.
I'm also partial to the Red Lion pub, which is amazing British food. They make some fucking awesome chicken tikka masala quesadillas.
Archie F. Swin
07-04-2014, 05:47 AM
I would say catch a Texas Rangers game....but I think they're on a road trip. Probably the best advice I could give a visitor to Texas is eat breakfast at Magnolia Cafe in Austin. The area between downtown Houston and Rice Univ is pretty cool. So long as you can tolerate pretentious white people.
Hali-lujah
07-04-2014, 07:02 AM
Maybe the best meal of my life was in Austin at a place called Uchi.
Go to Medieval Times! Dinner and tournament. The one in Dallas is cool.
http://victorsvillage.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/medieval-times.jpg
ROFL That place is sooooo gay, not surprised that you like it...
Going on a trip in late August that will likely have me in Dallas for one Saturday evening and Houston for one Sunday morning. Anyone have any great entertainment ideas for a few hours in either city?
If near downtown Houston, check out Discovery Green or the George R. Brown Convention Center. They're right across the street from each other and there's always something going on. The heat shouldn't bother u in the morning...
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