New to Houston? My List of Top 5 Places to See!

Are you New to Houston? Here is my List of Top 5 Places to See! 


Hello! My name is Ashley Sullivan and I am part of the DavidTheLocator team. I recently moved to Houston from Indiana in March of 2011. I am originally from Iowa. In the short time I have lived here, I have had the chance to see and explore many things in Houston. Here are my top 5 picks.

1.                                             The Houston Galleria:   

Not just a shopping mall, it is a shopping center with approximately 3 million square feet with 375 stores! Complete with high end fashion retailers, the Galleria holds the same amount of fame and “prestige” as Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile”, but there is something here for every budget.  Is there a “Fashionista” in the family? This is definitely a place to visit!

2.                                                              Rice Village

Close to Rice University, Rice Village is complete with shops, boutiques, dining, and pubs. Rice Village covers about 10 city blocks containing a wide variety of shops ranging from old to new. With restaurants offering cuisine from every part of the world, there is truly something here for everyone! My personal favorite is a little authentic French bakery and café called, “Croissant Brioche”.  This charming little café offers delicious pastries galore!

    

3.                                                                          Kemah

  

I cannot make a list of things to do in Houston without mentioning one of my favorite places…The Kemah Boardwalk!  Kemah is a place where you can bring the whole family. It is like any other pier or boardwalk you might find in other major cities, offering a carnival like atmosphere. You can spend the day riding the carnival rides, take a scenic boat cruise…or for the adventurous person you can ride the “Boardwalk Beast, but remember to bring your swimsuit because you will get wet! The famous Aquarium is also in Kemah where you can see live sea creatures in the massive fish tank which is built into the walls and structure of this aquatic themed restaurant.  Aside from the attractions and dining Kemah has to offer, there is also the amazing view!

4.               The Houston Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts is located in Houston’s Museum District. The museum includes a sculpture garden, two gallery buildings, a movie theater, two house museums, two art schools, and two gift shops where you can find a print of almost any painting you see in the galleries. There is also a café which is delicious! The galleries include works by Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keefe, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, and Jackson Pollock…to name a few!

  

5.                                         The Houston Rodeo

The Houston Rodeo usually runs from the end of February to about the middle of March. If you happen to be in town, it is an event to experience, after all…it is Texas! Entertainers are lined up to perform at Houston’s Reliant Stadium every night of the rodeo. There is a carnival, and of course the rodeo itself. So bring your cowboy hats and the whole family to experience a true ‘Texan’ event!

I hope this list was helpful to you, and if you get the chance to visit, I hope you enjoy these places as much as I have! I would like to take this opportunity to ask “ya’ll” what are some places you have discovered in the Houston area that you would like to share? ...

I am always interested in new discoveries and so are our readers! Thank you very much and have a wonderful day J


Last but not least, if you ARE moving to Houston, please check out our website at www.DavidTheLocator.com we can help you with all of your buying/selling and leasing needs in the Houston Metropolitan area. Or call us direct at 281-326-HOME, I look forward to speaking with you!


  By: Ashley Sullivan