100 Free Things to do in

---- Houston---

While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters

---Succinct Summary---

Complimentary. On the house. Gratis. Free of charge. The following book contains a less than comprehensive list of what the city has to offer at no cost, just short of pulling up a park bench and making it your home. The list also avoids the spots that are overrun with people that are simply there for the sake of being seen at that place. Some items on the list are included since they are ‘free’ during certain hours during the week or where the price for admission is ‘suggested’. During these hours you can pay whatever you can afford, from nothing to the normal price.

Take what you can get, right?

Enjoy the city.

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1. Artful Architecture

2. People Perusing

3. Literary Liberation

4. Outdoor Observing

5. Examining Exhibits

6. Dime-less Detours

7. Frugal Farmers and Fleas

8. Priceless Parties

9. Engaging Entertainment

10. Play and Participation

11. Somewhat Seasonal

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---Artful Architecture---

1. Water Wall- free, 64 stories, high horseshoe-shaped waterfall

Address: 2800 S. Post Oak Blvd, 77056

2. Villa De Matel Covent- free, impressive 1920s building and stained glass

Address: 6510 Lawndale Ave

3. Glenwood Cemetery- free, beautiful grounds and memorials

Address: 2525 Washington Ave

4. The Rothko Chapel- free to view, a rare architectural oddity

Address: 1409 Sul Ross St

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--- People Perusing ---

5. Bayou Bend Gardens- free days, family’s play with animals at petting zoo on gorgeous grounds

Address: 1 Westcott St

6. Harwin Shopping District- free, shops and restaurants with mixed crowds

Address: 9800 Harwin Dr

7. Waugh Drive Bridge- free, watch the bat colony fly at sunset and all the tourists who arrive to watch the bats

Address: between Memorial Drive and Allen Parkway

8. Museum District- free, thousands of people arrive to see the 17 museums within a 1.5 mile radius

Address: near Main St

9. Galleria- free, mixed use urban development where people go to shop and relax

Address: 5085 Westheimer

10. Tunnels- free, over 2.5 miles of an interconnected series of restaurants and shops

Address: various entrances in downtown

11. Memorial City Mall- free, massive, complete with carousel and ice rink

Address: 900 Gessner

12. Mercado Mexico- free, wander thru Houston’s take on Mexican culture

Address: 2206 Richmond Ave

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---Literary Liberation—

13. Domy Books- free to browse, books and collectibles, plays free movies on its patio Address: 1709 Westheimer Rd, 

14. Brazos Bookstore- free readings several times a month, wide selection