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| Houston Travel Guide for backpackers |
| Although suffocatingly polluted Houston seems to thrive on the fumes of its city and its heart beats with the same wild energy that comes from tripping on some illegal substance. It is not surprising to learn that Howard Hughes came from Houston, his eccentricity, power, and seedy lifestyle somehow typifies this huge, urban sprawl. Big, ugly, and hyped-up, Houston has never won any beauty awards, but it does have beautiful parks, excellent museums, and a happening nightlife. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in HOUSTON - If you don't mind camping or crashing at a hostel, and if you can eat your own cooking, then you could just squeak by on US$50 a day, but if going without to this degree is not your style, then budget on spending a minimum of US$100 a day to see you right with a comfortable bed and some decent food at restaurants, and have enough left over to take in a few sights. |
Hermann Park - The statue of Texas pioneer and dedicated boozer, Sam Houston, looms over the entrance to this park where tropical plants grow and strange animals live in the zoo.
Museum District - In this area of Houston's main museums there are grand old houses cooled by over-hanging Spanish moss in streets shaded by old trees.
The Orange Show - Check out the craziness of man in this monument to the orange, where the house, sculptures, wishing wells, and a whole lot of wheels and things are painted orange.
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Charlie's Hamburger Joint on Katy - 9747 Katy Freeway, grab the best hamburger in town in this no-frills dive.
Fuzzy's Pizza & Sports Cafe - 5925 Kirby Drive, catering to all from ravenous teenagers and their parents to cash-strapped backpackers, Fuzzy's serves up wicked pizzas.
Cafe Complique - 1001 Texas Ave., come here for sandwiches, salads, and a funky atmosphere, all at prices that will not require a conversation with your bank manager beforehand.
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Red Lion - 2316 S. Shepherd, Yorkshire-born Craig Mallinson brought a little part of England to Houston when he built the Red Lion Pub, so if you enjoy darts, beer, and bangers and mash make a turn at this friendly pub.
Jax Grill - 1613 Sherperd Dr., zydeco music and crawfish, fill the mind and belly and local and touring bands get the crowds jumping on Friday nights at this cool bar.
T Town 2000 - 6400 Richmond Ave., One of the hottest dance clubs in town with four separate venues in one where DJs spin rap, hip-hop, House and techno tracks while bikini clad babes serve the beer.
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