Is houston a fun place to live? where in houston?

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Texas Happy Horn

The Woodlands is a nice place to live. 20 north of Downtown Houston. The Woodlands has great schools, river walk atmosphere (similar to San Antonio), miles of walking/running trails, tons of restaurants, clubs, theaters and shopping.

People in The Woodlands wear normal clothes. Anything from mall shopping to high end couture. Won't see wranglers and cowboys here unless they are visiting.

I came from the Northeast to the Houston area about 5 years ago. Before I got here, I kinda thought what you thought. I thought they drove big cadillacs with bull horns on the grills in Dallas. But, they really don't. Nor do they do that kind of stuff in Houston. Houston is a fully functional city like the ones up north. Yes, there are mounted police in some areas, but you'll see way more cars than horses. You'll probably notice a couple of things when you get here that are different from the north: the city is waaaayyyy spread out. Up north, cities just kinda merge into each other and form a giant metropolis. Down here, you have houston--which is spread out on its own. But, then once you get outside the more crowded areas of the city, there's a lot of empty land. Some people have ranches, some just have a few acres to enjoy themselves. Another thing you'll notice is that people drive really giant trucks, even though most of them don't really need them. Up north, you need giant trucks for farming, and for getting around in the winter. Here, they just drive them because they think they're supposed to. It was kinda annoying at first--because I think it's a huge waste of energy and they're literally big enough to kill anyone they hit--but I've learned to just accept it, and I've gotten over it. Other than that, Houston is like any other city. There's plenty to do, plenty of culture, and plenty of diversity.

Water

Yes ,we wear wranglers.

just.me

i've lived in houston my whole life (21 years!!) and i love i. i wouldnt want to live anywhere else. it's a big city (you could drive for hours and still be in town!), lots of culture, activities, clubs/bars, festivals, concerts, etc. i would reccomend the northwest or southwest side to live. i think you'll like it here. there's good eating, and shopping, plenty of job opportunity, and always something going on. the downside -- well, the traffic is nothing nice - but being from nyc, thats probably nothing new to you..some people drive like maniacs! you'll see a lot of trucks on the road for sure. all in all, i think you'll be pleased with the move.

eric e

houston is cool...been here my whole 38 yrs:) we hav all the sports even hockey and soccer as of late...cool malls and a couple water parks....livestock show from feb to late march and a marathon in Jan. best and safest areas are on the northwest side and south west... cy-fair-klien-spring-tomball isd are good districts for school...:) willowbrook mall and katy mills and woodland malls are the best. hav lots of lil go-kart tracks--a horseracing place and no....its not all cowboys in
wranglers...not many of them unless u go farther down in the country.good luck we r alot safer than NYC from what my friends say who r from there

Just Me â™¥

despite what the other's are saying. we run ranches.. cattle, longhorns, buffalo.. all kinds of ranches.

the nightlife is houston is GREAT!
clubs are open til 6 in the morning (after hours)
a lot of concerts (woodlands pavillion)
buzzfest is coming on oct 28 and they do it couple times a year.

i have been to nyc, and dependin on where you lived, i think this wont be toooooo much of a culture shock.

we have lots of bar b que cook offs, rodeos, crawfish festivals, and lotta thing that will be different for you but you may also enjoy our theatre district as well.. depends on your preference and age i suppose.

good luck and feel free to email me if you need any more info

Kate

I have lived many places including, NYC, New Orleans and I was born and raised in Houston. All I can say about Houston is that it will be the least of a culture shock for you than a ton of other places in TX. I haven't rode a horse or seen a ranch within the city limits. Houston is known as being the most cosmopolitan city in the state of Texas and actually one of my friends from NYC is moving down here because she is so sick of the NY way of life - it's just to busy for her. People in Houston are laid back and NOT ALL REPUBLICAN, I think that is in regards to Dallas. I love NY but the pressure of the city I can only take for so long. Come to Houston and try it out - there are many jobs and the cost of living is lower than you are used to. Also, do not move to the Woodlands, move inside the loop - the heights, montrose, museum district area, around the Kirby district and if you need help finding a place just shoot me an email. While I miss Bendel's and Bloomingdale's a ton, we have great shopping as well and much better than Dallas. If I suggested another place in TX it would definitely be Austin but there are not as many job opportunities! Hope this helps.

luckynjoe4ever

I have spent nearly all of my adult life in the Houston area, living in various suburbs and neighborhoods. You are going to find a wide range of cultures in Houston, much more than you'd expect.

Downtown Houston is much like any other big city I've been in, with the exception of poor public trans. You will find an array of business, shopping, entertainment, dining, and high-rise living in the downtown areas. And what can be considered urban Houston will be somewhat of a shock because it spreads out over several miles, following a patchy stretch from Interstate 10 and Loop 610 on the east side to US Highway 59 and Loop 610 on the west side. You just have to see it to understand.

I live southeast of Houston, in a suburb known as the Clear Lake area. It is a cluster of suburban communities surrounding Clear Lake, a small body of water that flows into the west side of Galveston Bay. NASA's Johnson Space Center is located near the north shore of Clear Lake. For the most part, you will find an eclectic blend of people who come from the local area, out of state, and even overseas. Yes, you will see a fair share of ridiculously large pickups and SUVs, but you will also see plenty of smaller and sportier sedans. Shopping abounds all over Houston. And Clear Lake boasts the largest number of boats per capita of any location in the US.

Every big city has its ups and downs and every geographic region has its core cultures and quirks. Just take Houston with a grain of salt and an adventurous spirit and I think you will discover there is alot more to this town than the Wrangler jeans, horses and 'urban cowboy' legends that so many movies and television shows like to pin on this fine city.

Maverick

and we ride horses down the streets too =)

*who knew..*

its hot as hell and humidity through the roof. There is no cowboys or wranglers in the city, maybe in the outskirts of the city. I wouldn't recommend living here, im out next year.

pebbles is magically delicious!

No... It's a $#!+ hole... But it's alot warmer than NYC. I got off the plane in NYC from Houston in March wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans and nearly died. Thank God for layers.

neverlie

Let me put it to you like this..... Houston is a city with in a city.... allot of people (im sure your used to that) and very HOT! You won't even know when winter comes. You have your jacket hanging in the closet and you just keep thinking that anyday you will wear it but nope! Never happens. Houston is concidered (and this is just my opinion...and another person I never knew thought this to) "the arm pit of the south". that pritty much sums it up in a nut shell.

northern_muse

have you ever even been to dallas or are you just saying that b/c you've seen the the tv show? i have no love for big-d, but it is anything but country.

houston is the 4th largest city in the country, so what do you think? maybe you can use this statistic to answer your own question...

carlottavaldez007

It's not all country...but it can depress the hell out of you.

Montrose and the Heights are very interesting, full of musems, clubs and bars. It's also one of the only neighborhoods where it is normal to walk around and not drive. There is great, great music in Houston, you have to know where to look. Try Fitzgerald's.

The city is over 60 miles wide, you need a car because the buses are crap.

And it's not all cowboys...I spent my entire life there and have never ridden a horse, milked a cow, or visited a farm. It is a city of Republicans, that's all.

Good luck. I left Houston as soon as I could.

i have poor punctuation spelling

You will have to learn how ride a horse because there aren't any cars out here.You will have fun going horse back riding and milking the cows.

mizzhollywood26

Oh no dear. It's boring. Stay in NYC. It's just like you said. Country-like city. What else would you expect? This is the south. Houston is a wannabe NYC. Don't listen to the other people. Take it from me, someone who is not from here.

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