But he also made sure to find things that may surprise native Houstonians, including a few not-to-be-missed spots outside Houston's city limits. This stop is textbook Houston, and Mistretta acknowledges that his book has plenty of that - something that could come in handy for the 15 million people who visit Houston each year. 79) to pedal around on one of the bike-share cycles. 55), he dips his credit card into the B-Cycle Station (No. But instead of running, or grabbing a kayak as his book suggests (No. It's a familiar scene for Mistretta, who runs a four-mile loop in that area. He stops at the Sabine Street Bridge to catch a glimpse of downtown. 51 Fonde Rec Center, where he suggests joining a pick-up basketball game and No. The circuitous route from Ninfa's to the bayou gives Mistretta the opportunity to point out interesting spots as he drives - like No. "But you're going to find some awesome things to do, and you just have to look beyond your own worldview." You might have to dig a little bit, you might have to look underneath a few rocks and may have to check out a few websites, and maybe even a book," he says, pointing to the neon green cover of his book with a grin. "It's not like some other cities where you walk out the front door and it's all laid out in front you. "There's so much to do in this town," Mistretta says, using a phrase that becomes his mantra for the day. Where have you looked? What have you been doing?' So here's 100 things that I want you to be able to say you've at least tried before you look at me and say there's nothing to do in this town."Īfter lunch at Ninfa's, the first stop on our afternoon whiz-bang tour is Buffalo Bayou "One of the things that really frustrates me is that people say, 'There's nothing to do here,' " says Mistretta, a New Orleans native who moved to Houston six years ago. Reedy Press, 146 pp., $16 See More Collapse Mistretta suggests taking a selfie at this 64-foot fountain in Uptown. Browse dozens of shops and more than 20 restaurants at this Asiatown destination. Spot storks and blue herons in the 34,000-acre refuge. Reflect on history through artifacts and stories of Holocaust survivors who resettled in Houston. Reservations required for the evening event. Check out James Turrell's 40-minute light show on the Rice University Campus at sunrise or sunset.
Sample a variety of international cuisine on the stretch of Long Point between Hempstead Highway and Gessner.Īrts and Culture, No. In "100 Things to do in Houston Before You Die," Mistretta suggests:įood and Drink, No. "What about the Art Car Museum?" he asks, lifting an eyebrow.
Between ideas, he reaches for the tortilla chips in the middle of the table, munching for a second before calling out a location. Mistretta sits at Ninfa's, flipping through the pages of his new book, "100 Things to Do in Houston Before You Die," trying to map out the perfect Houston afternoon. ( Gary Coronado / Houston Chronicle ) Gary Coronado/Staff Show More Show Less 8 of8 é100 Things to Do in Houston Before You Die,é by A.J. Mistretta, of Houston, published a book called "100 Things To Do in Houston Before You Die," holds up a record album at Cactus Music, an emporium for rare vinyl albums, used DVDs, records and CDs, Tuesday, Aug. ( Gary Coronado / Houston Chronicle ) Gary Coronado/Staff Show More Show Less 7 of8 A.J. ( Gary Coronado / Houston Chronicle ) Gary Coronado/Staff Show More Show Less 6 of8 Cactus Music, an emporium for rare vinyl albums, used DVDs, records, and CDs, is mentioned in places to visit in "100 Things To Do in Houston Before You Die," published by A.J. ( Gary Coronado / Houston Chronicle ) Gary Coronado/Staff Show More Show Less 4 of8 Cactus Music offers one-stop shopping for rare vinyl albums, CDs, used DVDs and more. Gary Coronado/Staff Show More Show Less 5 of8 Cactus Music, an emporium for rare vinyl albums, used DVDs, records, and CDs, is mentioned in places to visit in "100 Things To Do in Houston Before You Die," published by A.J.
18, 2015, in Houston, Texas.Ninfa's is No. Mistretta, author of "100 Things To Do in Houston Before You Die," checks out Buffalo Bayou from the Sabine Street Bridge. Gary Coronado/Staff Show More Show Less 3 of8 The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is mentioned in places to visit in "100 Things To Do in Houston Before You Die," published by A.J. 1 of8 There's no need to walk when you can jump on a B-Cycle for a ride around town. Gary Coronado/Staff Show More Show Less 2 of8 A.J.
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