re: **Official** Your One Stop LSU Guide To Houston (Free Uber & Lyft Codes)

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Any events happening Saturday that I can bring my kids to?

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A poster above mentioned the Aquarium. I will say the opposite and recommend you save your money. The Houston Aquarium is an overrated, done up Landry's Restaurant (literally, they own it). You spend a ton of money for a 5 minute walk-through exhibit.

If I were looking for something for the kids I would take them to the Museum district (i.e. the Dinosaur exhibit/butterfly room). The zoo is literally a walk across the park from the museums, as well.

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jhhingle

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You're staying pretty close to the stadium so I would suggest Rice Village for late night on Friday; plenty of bars within walking distance and in a good part of town. Hotel shuttles, in my experience, only run until 10 or so...I would suggest downloading Uber or taxi.

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jdrn21

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This is more considered the Medical Center area. Houston is pretty different to normal cities where the city is split in three different sections. Downtown, with a plethora of high rises and not much to do (getting better every year, though), Medical Center area with the museums, Rice University, etc., and then the Galleria area.

All are within 10-15 minute drive depending on traffic. Not much night life over in the medical center so you will probably have to drive/taxi.

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I am not here to tell you you are wrong, I just want to let you know that the stadium is in the middle of residential, commercial, and industrial surroundings. It is a beautiful stadium and great for games, but you will not have NEAR the experience you would have downtown.

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If I were to recommend somewhere to stay, I would have said the Crowne Plaza off of 59 and Kirby. Central location to 1. the stadium, 2. the galleria area, and 3. bars.

Downtown is alright but I could see it getting repetitive for guests coming in; the 59 and Kirby area has a plethora of things to do (shopping, nightlife, restaurants).