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Exploring Houston: A 5-Day Adventure

Ian Scott

Ian Scott

12 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Houston, Texas. Discover stunning parks, indulge in mouthwatering BBQ and seafood, and immerse yourself in fascinating museums. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Houston

Day 1
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$128

Buffalo Bayou Park
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Truth BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
4 - 5 min

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Star Pizza 2
Serving Houston's best pizza since 1976! This is our second location.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 2
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$177

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$ 3

Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
7 - 10 min

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MF Sushi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
6 - 8 min

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Ono Poke
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Day 3
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$120

Discovery Green
Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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The Grove
The Grove offers a new urban dining experience in Downtown Houston. This SDG concept is located on the South end of the beautiful Discovery Green Park and serves Rustic American Cuisine.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
3 - 4 min

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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Convivial chain dishing up hearty portions of New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, salads & more.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4
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$148

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$ 3

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
4 - 5 min

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Ono Poke
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
8 - 11 min

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The Pit Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 5
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$140

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$ 3

Children's Museum Houston
Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
5 - 6 min

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BCN Taste & Tradition
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
5 - 8 min

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The Pit Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52

Budget breakdown: $720 In total

Activities & Food:$712
Transport:$8