cookie_boy2000 wrote:
> Hi
> my wife & I are thinking of stopping over for 3-4 days in Houston on our way
> back to New York from San Francisco and was wondering what's on in November,
> specifically 5th-8th. Are they any cultural or historical events?
>
History tends to be around San Jacinto in the spring. For cultural
check the web sites of the Opera, Symphony, Alley Theater or look for
smaller groups. You might see if there is something at one of the music
schools.
My prime suggestion is the Menill museum and especially an hour or so
staring at the black on black paintings in the Rothko chapel near the
museum. They also have a nice mosaic chapel from the med. Actually
they have it on loan but it is there for a while.
> Also, what's Houston like for a short stay - we're a mid 40's couple and not
> in to places like Six Flags etc but don't mind a day spent shopping! We are
> flying into Houston-Hobby and won't have a car, so public transport is the
> only option.
Public transport will be a bummer except from downtown to the medical
center. Since you don't want an operation I would suggest that you try
to stay on the west side near the Galleria shopping mall. It can soak
up as much time and money as you like. Transport is not particularly
efficient but a day pass in only $2 per person for the central area.
For somewhere like NASA I would suggest a tour.
>
> Also, seeing as we're from the UK, anyone know what the score is regarindg
> paying the taxes, as I understand we're exempt (but not sure how it works)
>
Alas you will pay the sales tax. Think of it as an after VAT. Stuff
should still be cheaper than comparable situations in the UK. To skip
the tax you have to shop in New Orleans.
> Many thanks in advance
>
> The Pooleys
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