Art in Houston

Welcome to the Museum District. This is a picture of the Contemporary Arts Museum. This museum is FREE to the public at all times! The exhibits are amazing, and often interactive. If you're on a budget, this is a great place to take a date.

Walk across the street, and you will find the Museum of Fine Arts, the "largest art museum in America south of Chicago, west of Washington, D.C., and east of Los Angeles." If you come on a Thursday, this museum will be free as well (!!!).

MFAH- Come one, come all.

Boheme Wine Bar

This is Boheme Wine Bar in Montrose. It is very unassuming, and is a wonderful secret for those who like chic, hole-in-the-wall combinations. Upon entering, your eyes will be drawn to the back wall, where the staff projects old black and white European films on this brick and mortar backdrop. The carefully chosen music will also add to the cool, refined mood. Not surprisingly, you will find that Boheme has an impressive offering of wines. Ask the bartender for some recommendations, and he will let you taste-test the inventory!

David Adickes Sculpturworx

The Beatles are forever rocking in Houston. Drop by the industrial district on the northwest side to see these giant concrete statues towering over the local buildings. But don't come expecting a private concert. The front row seats have been taken...by the American Presidents! These monolithic busts, along with the Beatles, were created by David Adickes, a famous local sculptor. And though the official presidential heads are on display at Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, "practice heads" have been placed all over Houston. So don't be surprised if you see Abraham Lincoln or George Washington on the side of the highway. Other well-known works by Adickes include the giant statue of General Sam Houston in Huntsville, TX, the Steven F. Austin statue in Angleton, TX, and the bronze statue of George H. W. Bush inside the Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

The Onion Creek Coffee House

Nestled in the Heights, the Onion Creek Coffee House is a local favorite for its atmosphere. It's a good place to go on a pretty day, as there is plenty of outdoor seating available, shaded by luscious greenery. I have heard the pizzas are tasty, but I tried the bacon cheddar burger on my visit. It was a little dry, so be sure to ask for condiments if you are a juicy burger fan like me. But definitely try the potato salad- it is to kill for! And since Onion Creek doubles as a bar, take advantage of the seasonal beers on tap (just be forewarned that they are $4.25 a pint). I understand this place was named after Onion Creek on the south side of Austin, which is famed for its urban legend... Apparently, an 18-wheeler filled with onions wrecked while on the bridge over Onion Creek, spilling its load all across the highway. Who knows if it's true, but it's still comical to think of onions flying in all directions.

I came to this city with hope. Hope that I would find a more adventurous life beyond what I had known before, wandering through the small towns of the world. What I found exceeded all of my expectations, and what’s more, there’s a great deal left to explore…all in my own backyard. Should you happen to find yourself in Houston, it is hoped that this journal will add to your enjoyment of this amazing city, and lead you to create many rich and rewarding memories of your own.

Elliott H.