Charis,

Are you sure it's a farmers market, or just a market? He may be talking about Phoenicia, which is a new downtown market.  You can buy groceries there, but there is also a wine bar with a great menu.  Do you think this is what he's talking about? 

Veronica

Monica,

If you're staying at a hotel, it's relatively easy to get a cab.  And if you're calling a cab from a location not near a hotel, I'd generally expect to wait about 20 minutes (sometimes less). 

I'd program the Yellow Cab number into your phone - 713-236-1111.

Also, if you're staying in central Houston, you should check out the light rail. It's really inexpensive, and there are some great things to do along the rail line. 

Let me know if you need anything else!

Veronica

Fran,

Almost every attraction in Houston is wheelchair accessible. Here are some specifics for some of the attractions.

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Most public areas of the museum, including the galleries, Cullen Sculpture Garden, Brown Auditorium Theater, the Visitors Center, Cafe Express, and MFAH Shop are wheelchair accessible. All Beck Building entrances are wheelchair accessible, and the entrance to the Law Building on Main Street is wheelchair accessible. Visitor drop-off and pick-up is possible at the Bissonnet entrance to the Law Building and at a covered passenger drop-off lane at the Main Street entrance to the Beck Building.The MFAH has wheelchairs that visitors may check out free of charge with a valid photo ID. The wheelchairs are available from the bag and coat check rooms in both the Beck and Law Building lobbies and the Visitors Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Motorized wheelchairs are permitted. Elevators are available throughout the museum.

Children's Museum of Houston: All hallways, exhibits and restrooms are handicap accessible at CMH. Those requiring assistance or parents with strollers wishing to reach the second level of the How Does It Work? or PowerPlay exhibits may use the wheelchair/stroller lifts. Visitors wanting to use these lifts should locate a staff member in Science Station (for How Does It Work?) or PowerScience Lab (for PowerPlay) for assistance.

Houston Museum of Natural Science: The Museum provides handicapped access to all venues for our patrons with disabilities. Wheelchairs available on request, subject to availability. See Museum Services desk.

Houston Zoo: You can rent a manual push wheelchair for $6 and a motorized scooter for $21. All prices above include a $1.00 deposit that is refundable when you return your wheelchair with your rental receipt to the rental location at least 1 hour before the Zoo closes for the day. For wheelchair and motorized scooter rentals, your photo ID will be held at the rental location until the items are returned.

There are carts at the airport--you can flag one down or ask an employee for assistance.  Wheelchairs are also available.

If you have additional questions, let me know! 

Veronica

Chelsea,

You have so many options!

The Houston Astros play the San Diego Padres on June 28, and the Houston Dynamo play the Philadelphia Union on June 30. The Houston Rockets Draft Party is also happening on June 28. 

The Texas Music Festival is going on through July 1, which features the best orchestra students (college) from around the world.  If you're more interested in a concert, the Vans Warped Tour is taking place at Reliant Park on July 1. 

If your boyfriend loves a good steak, I'd check out Vic & Anthony's or Americas (order the Churrasco!). 

We've also put together a sample itinerary for a romantic weekend.  There are many ideas here! 

If you have additional questions, let me know!

Veronica

Mike,

Could you forward us your confirmation email? We will refer to this when we contact Houston City Tours.  Please email askveronica@ghcvb.org.

I am so sorry this happened! We will do our best to get to the bottom of it asap.

Veronica

Hi Marco,

We have some great nightlife options.  If you're looking for a jazz club, I'd recommend Sambuca.  They have live music every night of the week and you can check their website for a list of performances.  There is also House of Blues that have great live music options. 

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Veronica

Hi Nicole,

I don't know specfically about motels, but there is a Holiday Inn Express in Webster close to Friendswood on I-45 that's very reasonable and Howard Johnson Inn close by as well.

Veronica

Hi Chelsea,

Welcome to Houston! 

I recommend you look into the Houston CityPASS. The CityPASS is your ticket to all the top attractions in Houston at 45% savings! You should definitely check out the Houston Museum District - with 18 museums in walking distance, it sounds like it would check off a lot of items on your to-do list!  I suggest you check out the Houston Museum of Natural Science while you're here.  They just recently opened the new Paleo Hall and are also featuring the Titanic exhibit.  Be sure to check out of Coupons and Discount page for a great coupon to HMNS!

I also recommend you check out our itineraries.  We have a nice Romantic Weekend itinerary that you and your boyfriend might like! As far as sports, the Houston Astros are taking on the San Diego Padres on Friday 6/28. Also, Houston has some great restaurants to choose from.  Here is a list of our award winning restaurants and don't forget to check out the 15 iconic Houston meals. 

Finally, here is our Calendar of Events to check out what is going on while you're in town.

Have fun!

Veronica

Hi Riccardo,

I'm afraid I can't help you with specific questions on ESTA. For that I would refer you to the website that should be able to answer your questions and provide a phone number if not.

As far as what to do on your night in Houston. You're arriving late on Saturday and here through early afternoon on Sunday. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of things you can do on a Sunday morning since many places don't open until noon. The Menil Collection, one of the finest art collections in the world, opens at 11 am on Sundays.That would probably give you two hours to explore before you need to head to the airport.

You could stay at Hotel ZaZa in the Museum District to be close to the Menil. There you are also a short distance to nightlife in MIdtown and Rice Village.

Veronica

Hi Mary,

Lawndale spans at least a mile on the east side of Houston. Your best bet would be to get a hotel room in Downtown, which would put you probably a mile or so from whatever your destination is on Lawndale. A few suggestions on that side of Downtown: The Hilton Americas, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Four Seasons. Click here for those and other Downtown properties.

I hope this helps!

Veronica