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I have 12 hours to kill at the Houston (Bush) airport on an upcoming weekday. I've never been to Houston but there doesn't look like there is much to see and the airport is about an hour from downtown. The space centre looks interesting but that's a costly trip by taxi. I'm contemplating renting a car to get there but not sure if it's worth the trouble. I'm not a big art museum person and not interested in shopping during this trip. I will have a big backpack on me and will be dressed very informally so no nice restaurant recommendations needed. Any ideas or should I just chill at the airport?
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If someone came to Vancouver and said they would stay at the airport for 12 hours, I would think they're crazy for not going downtown. Good to hear from a local. Thank you. Any airport tips? Best value lounge I could pay for where I could nap?
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The space center has some cool stuff (NASA facility tour, rockets) but most of it is very kid oriented (think science museum type stuff), and its on the opposite side of the city from the airport. I know you said no art museums, but Houston has some world class museums, and the Houston museum of natural science has some awesome exhibits if you aren't into art. Most of the museums are in the museum district which includes the zoo and can be a cool place to go visit, its even right next to Rice university (the ivy league of the south) and the Texas Medical Center (worlds largest medical center).
Walking around downtown can be cool this time of year (depending on the weather), there's a bunch of restaurants and bars, and Discovery Green (downtown park) can be a cool place just to hang out. Memorial Park is another good place to just hang out, although there isnt much to do around it (restaurant wise), it has a cool botanical gardens though. I like Houston (my parents live there).
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If the weather is good and you're traveling light, I would suggest getting an uber to go to the Waterway in the Woodlands. It's a nice walk around and plenty of restaurants if you get hungry. If you're looking for something more time consuming, you can take an uber to the museum district, however, be warned that each way would take 45 min to an hour.
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http://ncartmuseum.org/exhibitions/a...LHWxoCnNjw_wcB
Temporary, but very awesome exhibit. Might be worth the ride. |
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No worries! Wish I had known about this as I would have made the trip from N.O. to see it....
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I'm not sure about doing Uber. I've never done it before as it's not yet legal where I live.
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As for lounges, it's been a while since I've travelled through IAH with a long layover so others will have to chime in. I used to get in the Continental/United lounge with my Amex but after the merger, United dropped that perk! ![]()
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Yeah I can do either but I'm wondering if anyone has personal experience with which one is best since there are many in the different terminals.
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IAH is also United's hub. Terminal E lounge is nice. Haven't been in the other one, but wouldn't expect too much difference. |
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I hope you don't get zika or ebola during your layover.
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If I do, I'll detour to Tampa and pay you a visit.
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