'''Uptown''' is in Houston, though nobody in Houston has used that term since about 1970 --- it's generally referred to as "The Galleria", or to motorists at I-610 and U.S. 59 as the highway to avoid.
Get in
See
Williams Tower. 800 Post Oak. ttp://www.hines.com/property/detail.aspx?id=264. The 3rd largest skyscraper in Houston and largest in the world outside of a downtown or central business district. A short walk from the Galleria, also check out the ever-romantic Water Wall.
Do
St. Arnolds Brewery. 522 Fairway Park Dr.. ttp://www.saintarnold.com. aturday, 1PM. Houstonians looking for a fun Saturday afternoon head to Saint Arnolds at 1PM when they do their weekly brewery tour and open up the taps for the thirsty locals. Great local vibe!
Memorial Park. Located just inside the I-610 Loop along Memorial Drive, this expansive slice of urban greenspace has some wonderful trails and paved paths, good for jogging, rollerblading, and bicycling. There's an arboretum, a nature center, picnic areas, and sports fields. This is one of Houston's nicest parks.
Buy
The Galleria. estheimer at Post Oak. ttp://www.galleriahouston.com. Huge shopping mall filled with high end retail stores, several hotels and even includes an indoor year-round ice skating rink used by Tara Lipinski.
Marq*E. ttp://www.marqehouston.com/. Outdoor shopping mall with many attractions including a giant movie theater.
Memorial City Mall. 03 Memorial City (IH-10 West at Gessner). 13-464-8640. elcome@memorialcitymall.com. ttp://www.memorialcitymall.com/. Has many department stores and also an indoor ice skating rink.
Eat
Americas. 800 Post Oak Blvd.. 1am-10pm, closed Sun.. Innovative Latin fusion cuisine in a very casual atmosphere.
Ragin' Cajun. 302 Richmond Ave.. 13-623-6321. This is the world's best cajun kitchen that hasn't been destroyed by a hurricane. Gumbo, jambalaya, and crawdads are served up in a funky, downhome casual restaurant where the zydeco music never stops.
Drink
The Tasting Room. 101 Uptown Park Blvd. .713.993.9800. With more seating then any other bar in Houston, the Tasting Room is a unique experience and is an ideal spot for a great night out. Choose from over 200 wines priced from the reasonable $15 per bottle to the indulgent $1000 per bottle. There are over 200 wines from which to choose, priced from $15 per bottle to over $1,000 per bottle.
Wild West. 101 Richmond Ave, Houston,. 713) 266-3455.
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Mid-range
'''Courtyard - Galleria''', 3131 West Loop S, [http://houston-galleria-courtyardinn.felcor.com/]. Close to the William P. Hobby Airport and only a 40-minute drive from Houston's major Airport, the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
'''Fairfield Inn - Galleria''', 3131 West Loop S, [http://houston-galleria-fairfieldinn.felcor.com/]. A quarter of a mile from uptown, near Houston's Galleria Mall and within easy reach of many of Houston's popular tourist attractions including Houston's Astrodome, Houston Museum District and Houston Space Center. Situated in close proximity to the William P. Hobby Airport. Also, it's only a 40-minute drive from Houston's major airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Splurge
'''Granduca Houston''', 1080 Uptown Park Boulevard, (888) 472-6382, [http://www.granducahouston.com/]. Houston's newest luxury hotel offers the ambiance of an Italian palace along with the upscale touches of a five-star hotel.
'''Hotel Derek''', 2525 W. Loop South, (713) 961-3000, [http://www.hotelderek.com/]. One block from the world-renowned Houston Galleria shopping and dining.
'''InterContinental Houston''', 2222 W. Loop South, (713) 627-7600, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/houpo]. One block from the world-renowned Houston Galleria shopping and dining.
'''Omni''', Four Riverway, (888) 444-6664, [http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Houston.aspx]. Centrally located in the prestigious Post Oak neighborhood, the hotel is a proud recipient of the AAA 5-diamond award. The hotel is surrounded by impeccably manicured grounds and two pools.
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