Houston or Texas Guidebook
Feb 23rd, 2007, 07:03 AM
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I looked at Amazon.com and could not find anything specifically on Houston. It looks like both Moon guides and Frommers have Texas guide books which would cover Houston. I have seen some books at our local bookstore called "Daytrips from...", but that of course would be for cities and towns outside the Houston area.
Feb 23rd, 2007, 07:29 AM
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From what I recall, there is quite a bit of Houston info in the free Texas guidebook from http://traveltex.com/
Feb 26th, 2007, 12:46 PM
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My favorite guide to Houston is aptly entitled Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Houston by Jerry Herring. Unfortunately, it hasn't been updated and is out of print--too bad, because it's an excellent book. Some of the information, such as restaurant recs may be out of date, but long standing sites, parks and museums haven't changed much. If you can find a used copy somewhere I highly recommend it. It would provide a great orientation to the city.
Feb 26th, 2007, 12:52 PM
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Not a book, but this website is a good generalguide:
http://www.hottowncoolcity.com/
This one for art and performances:
http://www.artshound.com/
This one for restaurants:
www.b4-u-eat.com
http://www.hottowncoolcity.com/
This one for art and performances:
http://www.artshound.com/
This one for restaurants:
www.b4-u-eat.com
Mar 1st, 2007, 04:27 PM
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Thanks again. Jewela I was hoping for a guidebook with maps and public transport routes, plus good restaurants near particular locations. This is my second visit to Houston (both times to visit the museum which has fantastic Latin American art shows) but last time without a guidebook I had trouble putting all the districts together and working out how to get around.
Mar 1st, 2007, 04:39 PM
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I found these helpful on my trip to Houston. Also, google what it is that you are looking for, like houston museums
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...uston&state=TX
http://www.ridemetro.org
http://www.mfah.org
http://www.hmns.org/
Hope this helps...
Debi
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...uston&state=TX
http://www.ridemetro.org
http://www.mfah.org
http://www.hmns.org/
Hope this helps...
Debi
