Going to Houston & an Astros game for first time - What to do?

Obviously depends on what kind of stuff y’all like, but

The original Mama Ninfas is close if you like Mexican food, it’s as good as it gets

For a mix of Texas favorites there is a place called The Rustic a short walk from MMP. Nice ambiance and good food, if you like country music they often have up and coming musicians playing in the evening

Just depends what type of thing you like, one good thing about Houston is we have an awesome mix of any type of culture you could want

 

Check into this, for maybe your game 2, I cannot stress how cool it is, don't worry about parking or walking in the heat: https://ninfas.com/shuttle/

 

St. Arnold's Brewery is good for food, beer, and a fun atmosphere a short Uber away. https://www.saintarnold.com/

I like Jackson St. BBQ for pre-game grub. http://zb2.c9a.myftpupload.com/

Discovery Green is good, though a little touristy at times. They will have a nighttime flea market for local goods on the 24th. https://www.discoverygreen.com/ebevents

 

Get high asf and drink some Karbach.

Then eat a bunch of concession and sweat it out.

 

Pre game drinks before games in EADO

8th wonder brewery
Pitch 25
Truck yard
Chapman & Kirby … all winning walking distance from each other.

for food I would deff stop by at the best Vietnamese food in the H. HUYHN. It’s byob too so that’s a plus. There’s a corner store on same strip. They sell wine and beer if you wanna take some to the restaurant.

Ninfas on navigation is also great to have before baseball game, and shuttle service is free.

 

Fight drunk Rangers fans.

 

I have nothing to contribute but wanted to say lucky you. Have fun and safe travels! One day I'll go to Houston. Unfortunately my friends hates baseball and has no desire to visit Houston.

 

Enjoy yourself.

 

Have fun and welcome to H-town

 

Shocked no one else has suggested this yet!

After we win Friday or Saturday night, take a trip down to the new hot area called the “third ward” - TONS of happening bars, restaurants and places to shop.

 

^^^ please don’t follow my advice/joke above unless you enjoy rolling the dice on whether you return (if you return) back home with the clothes on your back (if you’re lucky) or butt naked after they take even the last sock on your body

Rustic is a cool bar as another poster mentioned. I’d suggest on Friday getting loaded on some margs or your beverage of choice at the Ninfa then take advantage of the free shuttle to the game then afterwards going to the Rustic if the Astros win.

Also, the hotel you’re staying at has an AWESOME pool that’s shaped like Texas. It’s a huge pool with a lazy river, games to play on the huge patio (it’s 10+ Floors up if not 20...can’t recall) and several bars along with food I believe served out there during the day. Tons of people will be out there so it’s pretty much a party (nothing too wild though - luckily not some trashy college type party given the price to stay there).

I love Houston but given you don’t have a car and Uber prices being so high these days combined with nothing in town that you absolutely HAVE to do before leaving...I would 1000% recommend taking advantage of the pool for at least a couple hours.

Edit: Out of curiosity did you book the Marquis because you saw the pool or was it a coincidence?

 

Lots of places within walking distance from where you're staying - I definitely agree w going to Ninfa's beforehand and taking the shuttle to the game. Your hotel is famous for the Texas shaped lazy river, no reason not to post up there for awhile. Biggio's is a solid sports bar as well on the 1st floor. Discovery Green is across the street, lots of awesome bars and restaurants within a stones throw. St. Arnold's is a great rec for a brewery nearby, as is 8th Wonder.

You're also a short walk to the rail line that goes to the museum district. If museums are your thing, Houston has some of the best in the country, especially the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural Science. Hard to go wrong w either one of those.

 

Aye! You won’t be disappointed.

 

This is awesome! I hope you have a great time here...go 'stros!!

 

I hope we actually win for your sake. Knowing us, we'll lose the series.

 

When in doubt, let alcohol and your dick make the decision for you.