houston folks....suggestions.

I lived in Houston for 10 years and moved away 3 years ago. When I go back for work, I stay at hotel Zaza. Check out their website and see if it fits your style. It is right by the natural science museum and close to downtown. The museum of natural science is great for kids and the butterfly exhibit is fun. You can stroll through the Rice University campus which is gorgeous and the children's museum is close too.

For shooting ranges, I have been to several, but don't really shoot long range. A good range is American shooting center on the west side of town, but I looked and 300 yds max.

 

ZaZa is a very nice place. I would have no problem recommending it. It's not close to the aquarium but you're really going to have to get a taxi to go anywhere in Houston anyway. It's probably about a 15 minute taxi ride from ZaZa. Make sure to get the number for a taxi service, you can't just hail a taxi in Houston, you have to call them.

You might see a few Ferraris at ZaZa. It's a see and be seen kind of place.

The aquarium is downtown. It's owned by the Landry's restaraunt chain.

 

+1 on ZaZa, I have met sports guys there that were travelling thru.
Probably can handle the firearms...

That is a Fertitta restaurant you are looking at, a chain..there's another one in Clear lake on the channel...Moody Gardens has an actual real aquarium (ice!, cute penguins!!) and might be more entertainment for the family, a private white sand beach and bar, etc. etc.

Give a shout out closer to arrival if I can help in any way.....

 

ZaZa is right across the street from the Natural History Museum, Butterfly House, etc. and Hermann Park with our zoo.

Pool Terrace there has Cabana suites, that include an outdoor living room on the balconey.

 

What part of town is the wedding in? That can help narrow things down.

I just stayed at Hotel Derek for a wedding. The beds were very comfortable, but the pocket doors for the bathroom were rather peculiar.

As for a shooting range, depending on where your at, this one is very popular by my neck of the woods in Cypress.

http://www.hotwellsshootingrange.com/

 

Really? The one just off of 45 was the worst aquarium if been to. Sucked bad. I felt remorse that I took out of town guests down there. IMHO - there are better ways to spend time and money in this city. If you're doing Za Za. put on some shoes and walk around. If your intent on fish, go to Moody Gardens as suggested earlier. Your kids will appreciate it. So will you.

 

I have not been to the downtown one, the one in Clear Lake was awesome when first opened, and you can watch the boats go to Clear Lake copmeing home off Galveston Bay.

Moody Gardens is back to 100% operational.
Took a big hit in Ike....we saved most of the penguins!

 

Chad,
There are plenty of nice hotels on my side of town and I also live less than a mile from an outdoor gun range. I can always put you and the family up for a day or two and in 10mins we can be at the range, http://www.amshootcenters.com/.

Also depending upon the date remember my b-day is the 4th of July and the C&C event is that saturday on the 7th. Let me know if I can help in anyway but we gotta atleast meet up for lunch or dinner or barbq at my house.

Gregg

 

Oh I forgot to add that since you live in SA and will most likely be taking I-10 back I live 3 miles south of I-10 off of Hwy 6 so you have no excuse to atleast stop by the house for a few minutes, consider it a piss stop lol! I'll set you guys up with rations for the last 3hr's of your journey, cookies for the kids cold beverages for you and your boss.

You have my number so keep intouch.

Gregg

 

The museum next to Zaza was interesting. I watched a cool IMAX movie on time travel that blew my mind. I'm sure your kids would like looking at all of the animal displays and interacting with some science stuff.

The park next to the amphitheater/hotel/museum had a train going around that I'm sure the kids would love.

Also Risi is just down the highway about 8 miles if you need to get your dose of Ferrari.

I wish I could help with gun ranges but I'm not from there and don't know of any that accommodate 500-800 yards. The one near me (Dallas) has 100 at most I think.
Do you mind posting any pics of the 50? I like that gun and I hope to shoot one someday.

 

Definitely get back with us with the area the wedding is, and where you end up staying and planning on venturing out to. That way we can also help give you an idea of travel times. Google may say it'll take 25 minutes, but we know if theres construction going on.

 

Chad get me the dates you'll be in town. We'd love to see you. If we're not at the ranch why don't you consider staying with us.

 

shooting is fun! Group shoot in October? I'm sure Rob would join us.

I did the museum and although I wasn't thrilled by it, they did have some interesting exhibits like the stuffed animals and all the science stuff. The rest wasn't to my liking but that's just me. Try to see am IMAX. I'm sure they would have one that kids would understand.