@@schnoz2372 Houston is the largest Metropolis in the US. 671 Sq mi. vs LA which is only 501 Sq mi and if you include the Greater Houston Area it's 10,062 Sq mi
The city is way too spread out for literally no reason. It's an urban nightmare. The metro area is bigger than that of Tokyo but it holds 30 million less people.
@@bletrick3352Not "for literally no reason" We have the space and land to spread out so no reason to build things on top of each other. Japan and Tokyo in particular don't have that kind of land and space. As a matter of fact it is pretty dumb to compare Tokyo a city that has been around and developing for thousands of years to Houston that hasn't even been in existence for 200 years.
The Cajun food is not particularly good. I guess if you’re from far away and never had it before it’s passable. Most of it is pretty poor imitation. The crawfish is especially bad.
@@BP-or2iucoming from someone from Louisiana Texas does there crawfish better def not the other foods like etouffee but the crawfish in Texas are better
@@pooshrek7796 Nah. You must be from North Louisiana, I guess. They’re often overcooked and under seasoned. A few places, maybe are up to par but as a whole, it’s not great. The crawfish culture in Houston is also weird. All these bars selling it who don’t even do food normally? Everyone just going to restaurants to eat it, they barely have any shacks. Just crawfish season comes around and all these bars and restaurants start doing it, it’s weird. And yeah, overcooked, under seasoned, and gritty on the outside because they don’t know what they’re doing. Boil House on 11th is the only stuff I’ve found on par with south Louisiana.
Living here I will say: It is enjoyable if you live in the right parts of town and can tolerate unusual and unpredictable weather. And you must have a reliable car to go pretty much anywhere more than a block away.
It’s an amazing food scene but wouldn’t say it’s underrated. It’s the fourth biggest city in the USA by population, it should be expected to have a good food scene
i would agree that houston’s food is underrated because many people don’t expect the diverse cultures represented in the food (esp since they think texas is yeehaw land)
The food isnt even that good honestly. Its a jack of all trades and master of none. The mexican food for example is so mid, you can visit any random small town from mexico and a cheap authentic meal will taste much better than any fancy dish from a mexican restaurant in houston
Im from Houston and just came back from NYC . Although NY pizza is really good. Idk how I managed to go 10 days without good tacos. I had some over there and it was how my brother described it” worse than a heartbreak “ . I missed my food here at home.
So true. You can find so much variety of food in Houston it is crazy. If you checkout the local HEB grocery stores they even carry different products depending on the people that live in that area.
As a Houstonian, we have a massive collection of museums and we have the space center as well. Art and culinary art is huge here. If you have water you’ll get used to the heat. Come visit H-Town!
lmfaoo it definitely has to do with physical ability. no one wants it to be tougher than usual obviously but if ur not capable of doing it ur not fit@@lazeyrz3805
@@deafbyhiphopwell for living in it and having a family its better than most cities. Its also pretty. Has a beach near. Other than that its not very touristic. It has Nasa and aquariums and zoos and museums but idk if people travel that much to go to those. In March theres the rodeo which is the biggest in the country. That’s something youd like to see.
I lived in Houston my whole life What Houston lacks most is accessible public transportation, building codes, zoning laws, and natural beauty. Not to mention that when we get tropical storms or hurricanes the city is completely devastated from floods because there’s more pavement than natural land and green space. Ever since Harvey Houston has made an effort to expand its green infrastructure but surrounding areas are making the same mistakes Houston has made before hurricane Harvey. Also with the heat there’s nothing you can do so most of the day you spend time indoors and you have to wait until the evening to go outside for a walk or a run.
I live near by. If you want green just drive out of the city. 30 min and yoy can see green pastures and cows. Why is that what you want to see in the heart of downtown?
@@christophercole1679 30 minutes?? I don’t know if 30 minutes from literally anywhere in Houston gets you to pastures. It takes damn near 2 hours just to drive across it.
@@JeanEDeaux50min drive from downtown to winnie tx and you can go to the rice field and ride atvs in the gravel roads or go hunting for alligators they also have alot of hogs and cattle there. I have a farm with my dad out there
@@JeanEDeaux takes me 2 minutes to drive across the lake houston bridge and it seems like you are in a completely different part of the state. Urban and developed on one side and the other side is farmland and pastures.
We live about a mile from Downtown. Lots of restaurants, shopping, parks and bike paths in our area. We have a 2015 VW with only 9,000 miles. We walk everywhere. People use the heat not to get out and walk. They also choose to live in suburban neighborhoods where cars are necessary to get anywhere. Houston and Harris County was must be doing something right since people still move here.
A very small portion of Houstonians can actually afford to live in or near downtown and if you don’t, no you can’t walk anywhere outside your neighborhood and even then it’s dicey. Has nothing to do with the suburbs. I’ve lived here most of my life. It’s extremely unwalkable compared to any other city I’ve visited or lived in like Austin or Chicago.
It's the most ethnically diverse city in the US, but instead of trying the Sichuan or the Desi food, he gets barbecue and goes to an NFL game. Wow, what an amazing travel guide...
As yes you can say this for any city it's very important to be mindful, Houston is one of the most crime filled cities here always be aware and do your research on where to stay away from don't go rambling in the wrong block
It’s also sex trafficking capital of the world. Horrid city, crappy roads, addicts everywhere, dummy’s in cars with those spiked hubcap junk acting like it’s cool swinging in all lanes. Everyone has some ego and to top it off the food actually sucks. TexMex is everywhere and that alone sums up 90% of the restaurants that’s not fast food
Visited Houston on business and noticed: lots of highway construction, aggressive drivers, lack of natural beauty, and that sweltering heat was no joke. A better place to live than to visit - I agree.
drivers are insane bc it's literally the only option. if you're feeling stressed you kind of have to drive to work anyways because there's no other reliable option.
Are you kidding? Tomball has some great natural beauty, but Houston? Discovery green is pretty cool, that also have these zebra things on the road if ur talking in the MIDDLE of hou
Nah there is things every corner in Houston has juz about some where dope to go.But yeah for certain things on your list sometimes you do got to travel.
As someone who has lives in Houston for pretty much his entire life, I can’t tell you how nice the people are. I never lived in the city but the little neighborhoods always bring the community together for cookouts and crawfish parties.
As someone who lives near Houston, we can have 100 degree winter days and the next day will be below freezing. It’s always a surprise but we just live through it.
@@aliceliu3967100 to sub zero? No. 90 something to below 30? Happens basically every winter. That’s 100% accurate. Houston weather is absolutely bat shit insane.
Pretty fair points but I will say that if you live in the city property, within the 610 loop especially, you can get around pretty well with a bike for exercising or just strolling around. Definitely improving a lot with walkability and future public transportation projects too.
I would completely agree. I am a Houstonian and there is plenty to do. However when family comes to visit, we are scrambling to find stuff to keep them entertained.
Yeah, theres enough to do for a casual Saturday evening, but if someone is coming far away to come to Houston, you dont want some regular old stuff. Like, we should have some theme park like six flags.
I love living in Houston. It may be hot and humid nut the houses and buildings have centralized air-conditioning. It may not be walkable, but the roads are wide, and parking is not a problem unless you go downtown and the medical center.
@alancastilleja6394 that's why the city has been trying to get rid of tx2k because they are tired of the car scene after 12pm the world's biggest freeway systems turns into the autobahn
been living here for 5 months now. As you said, making new friends is quite difficult despite texans being super welcoming and friendly. We LOVE the city but we kinda feel al little bit lonely lol
I’ve had family experience the same. Even if you have kids you HAVE to make the time to get out and socialize and meet people. Houston is so spread out and large it’s VERY easy to become isolated in your cul de sac.
I honestly slightly disagree with "unwalkable". it depends what part of town you're in, at least in my experience. Also depends on if you're down town or in the suburbs.
Such a great point that I’ve never even thought of: better place to live than to visit. Usually it’s the other way around. What other cities are like this?
Maybe Albuquerque NM? I lived there for a year and it's all-around affordable, beautiful, and pretty good and cheap food. Obviously some bad neighborhoods but all cities have that. A good university, very quick drives to all the gorgeous nature in New Mexico or to Santa Fe. Generally friendly and down to earth folks with lovely mixes of Hispanic and Native culture. Unwalkable too, but public transport is ok
@@cjthorp4805 Seems like it would fit the bill of a visiting destination a little more than Houston, though, because of the nature around it. But that's a good answer for sure.
"if You've ever been in a walkable city as hot as Houston, you'd rather be in a car", said by someone who fundamentally misunderstands "walkability". It's not just sidewalks, it's bike paths and shaded pathways. It's secure places to park a bike or e-scooter, with reliable public transportation. The Netherlands gets a couple feet of snow every winter and rain every summer, but people still bike or walk to work and other places all the time. Houston is not a great place to live, it's a great place to spend money: all the things you mentioned cost money. Museums, pools, rodeos, sports games, movies, food.
If you are comparing Houston's weather to the Netherlands you fundamentally misunderstand "weather". In my experience, Houston is a also great place to make money.
the netherlands for the most part does not get 101° - 109°(38-42C) on a regular basis year after year, the entire country of the netherlands also fits in Texas 16 times over
@@justblank2653 public transportation is also for when biking and walking aren't feasible. It's multiple options that make life easier for everyone, other than just driving
I worked in Louisiana on and off for years, and I can say I hated New orleans. Houston being like 12X bigger in population is actually way way way safer to go anywhere you want, which is weird.
Yes, I’ve been living in Houston, my whole life. It’s a great place to raise a child or to live in general but I agree on him there’s not much to do when you’re visiting and it’s very humid in the summer.
@@azureavocado5195 well, I was raised in Houston more pacifically the suburbs of Houston and it’s a pretty good place to live. And I don’t think you’ve ever tried to raise a child in Houston, so you wouldn’t know.
There is quite a bit to do - we have the Kemah Boardwalk, Lago Mar, water parks, indoor skydiving, some amazing parks, the Houston Zoo, very outstanding museums, top tier restaurants and bars, food halls, and more. Many people who say that it’s not much to do don’t go anywhere 🤷🏾
Don’t forget to mention the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo- one of a kind in the world-fun for families and kids. To escape the heat, just over an hour away is Galveston and the beach. Also not mentioned is the reputable healthcare shown by the Texas Medical Center-one of the largest medical centers in the world with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center heading the pack.
As someone in Houston without a car: metro isn't great but if you're on certain routes, it's not terrible. I've complained about the bus stops A LOT and I go to town halls to raise my concerns. Like shade shouldn't be hard to provide. But the city is so anti homeless that it harms itself as well. I've had to help people in wheelchairs when the side walk ends but your bus stop is still 100 feet away ... And I've waited surrounded by bugs without shade in 99+ heat because no one in the city cleaned a stop for 2 weeks...
Got stationed in houston with being a flight attendant, bought my car down here and agree with everything he saying. I love it here, I’m going out to eat every damn day and gaining weight but it’s worth it nonetheless😂
Living in Houston. Don’t come unless you prefer having a cookout of yourself. I have 2 fans running in my room on top of the air conditioning and I’m still hot.
Houstonian here and if you want to know where some of the pictures are from they are from Downtown and it's very fun to visit with many things to see 😊😁
Houston has probably the most aggressive drivers I've seen so far. Most other cities there is a certain driving culture, but there is none in Houston. Everyone is just trying to get ahead of everyone else and it is pure chaos.
My dude, as someone that lived in Houston most of their life I can assure you Houston drivers are not nearly as bad as East coast drivers (NY, DC, etc.)
I’ve never heard it nailed so well. Houston isn’t walkable because there’s no reason it should be. It literally feels like 116° some days of summer. Not having air conditioning and having children is borderline child abuse here. You need to stay cool, hydrated, and inside because there’s no cool ocean breeze keeping the city cooled. Also it’s flat. So if you go to Houston planning on hiking, you visited the wrong city in texas. If you want the best food, culture, museums, and hospitals then houston was the right pick.
Living here I would say it is a very great place to live! But I do recommend living in Conroe or the woodlands which is 30 mins away from Houston. It’s bc traffic if terrible in Houston! But over all it’s a great place to live
honestly the only things i find interesting in downtown houston are the museums and shopping malls (just dont go to the galleria during christmas- its super crowded). but when you go to the smaller cities and towns right outside houston, theres a lot more to do and the natural scenery is much better.
Mosquitos bit me up so bad the other night right before I made it inside one mosquito gave me a cookie and a glass of OJ. I love the Texas coast, always have, always will.
Well the downtown is decently walkable, pretty much the city center you shouldn’t have much problems then again there’s not much reason to be there in the center.
There are definitely walkable parts in the city, problem is Houston’s so spread out you inevitably have to drive to even reach said walkable parts. Well, at least I’ve always needed to, unless I wanted to show up at the restaurant covered in sweat and mosquito bites, lol.
Houston has a lot of potential, especially when it comes to walkability and transport. The pure basics are not being met, which means even base level investment into rail or biking will have huge impacts, and there’s slow progress happening
Even during the storms the weather is bipolar AF. I remember not too long ago there was a massive storm that knocked my electricity out and the next day it was hella hot and I was sweating but had nothing to cool me off of since my power was still out. Inside my house was so hot that my feet would burn if I walked inside without socks. Was NOT a fun time.
Pretty fair review points. I will say that hot & humid cities where you can walk are a thing in other countries tho. I mean you can say that the winters in cities like Toronto, and Montreal are pretty brutal, but those cities find a way to keep walking. Same with super rainy places like Seattle where it is pretty good for walking. I am going to take a wild guess that you live elsewhere now or have at least lived in other cities than H-Town because frankly most people I know that have never left their home cities in Texas for a long time are in denial about the cities weaknesses.
@@humandavey it is definitely hot don't get me wrong it's not for the weak. but if ur complaining that you can't hang outside because of it you need to get your fitness in check
Houston is awesome. When family comes and visits or when you go and visit family it’s an absolute blast. The schooling here is also excellent, and living in Houston is a vibe and just great
I'm a native Houstonian, and it hasn't always been this hot in the summer. It was hot, but bearable. I would go to Astroworld with my friends from open to close during the summer, ride my bike around all day, go to the pool. I couldn't imagine doing any of that stuff now. Well, unfortunately Astroworld has been gone for almost 20 years now, so that's not even an option anyway 😢 But it's so true that it's way hotter than it used to be!!!
this is verifiably untrue. I am a life long Houstonian and the weather hasn't changed. but just for example: the hottest day in Houston in 1929 was 108 degrees the hottest day in Houston in all time was 109 degrees in the year 2000 the hottest day in Houston in 2023 so far has been 101 don't let the media scare you into believing something that can be easily disproven with a 30 second google search
@@meg31585 unfortunately you have to face facts here. you got older and became way weaker and unfit. that is why you can no longer handle the heat as well.
@@towannamccurdy9338 kids don't care about the heat and memories do not retain temperature information what about the Summer Heat Wave of 1980? during which Houston reported 32 straight days of over 100 degree weather? or what about the 1917 Heat Wave and Drought? it was the driest year on record for Texas with 26 consecutive days of 100+ degree weather and the least amount of rainfall on record not too mention the 2nd highest temperature recorded in Houston was in 1909 at 108 degrees it. is. not. getting. hotter. you. are. getting. older.
Yooo I knew I recognized those tables. That’s the 8th wonder brewery. I could tell by the beetle statues. My uncle takes me there before Astro games. It’s a cool place.
Hit the nail right on the head! "A great place to live but not a great place to visit." I think a lot of visitors extrapolate their visit and think that that's what it must be like to live in Houston; but nothing could be farther from the truth
Moved here 3 years ago and never been happier. Love Houston, Texas in general. I say all the time if I only moved to Texas for the food, it was totally worth it.
Honestly I’ve been in Houston my whole life and if your thinking about raising a family here, etc you should definitely consider! There’s a lot of jobs and great community’s. Yes we don’t have a lot of activities you can do when it’s hot but some examples are going to football if your an fan of the Texans or going to baseball for the Astros. Also we have a renaissance festival you can definitely enjoy! But overall Houston is a great place to live and not visit like he said.
Lived here for 8 years now and never been a victim of a crime or even known anyone to be other than catalytic converters theft. The crime is extensive but it’s generally isolated. Stay out of bad neighborhoods and you’re generally good.
You were speaking absolute facts . All of these people commenting are male. And I bet they don’t travel alone, or go out at night. What a joke! Houston is not safe at all.
Moved to Houston 3 years ago from north east . Here are my findings: 1) the people here is the best thing about Houston. However you need to force yourself to join groups or sport events to meet them (I play basketball and pickle ball). Also religious places like churches are a great way too. Whatever that allows weekly meetups are perfect 2)it’s hot but you’re mostly indoors or in your car anyway. It’s not that bad. If you want to do outdoor stuff save it till after 5:30 3)homes. In the North we hung out outside but here you hang out in other’s homes. 4) hang out spots are few but you have escape rooms, main event for bowling, arcade and laser tag, cidercade for old school games, and water parks
having no car in Houston is like being on house arrest 😭
No fr
Get a bike
@@schnoz2372and get fried
@@schnoz2372 Houston is the largest Metropolis in the US. 671 Sq mi. vs LA which is only 501 Sq mi and if you include the Greater Houston Area it's 10,062 Sq mi
@@schnoz2372on bike? lmao good luck.. like doing a triathaylon just to go to a restraunt. 😂
If you don't have a car, then you won't get to enjoy the city. The car industry has Houston by the balls
Yeah, I know right. It’s just nuts.
Houston being the 4 th largest city I would think a subway or something public train would be in place
How could anyone walk around in any city?
Most ppl can’t or don’t wanna walk much of a distance
Also walking around is risky especially if ya a female
@@nhart6247we can't have underground infrastructure here as the soil is pretty wet and not solid. Same reason why basements don't really exist here.
@@ThyyyCoercitor i understand that part but Miami has a metro rail that runs high up like the freeway
Shiiiit if you have a car in Houston you’ll still need to reserve a WHOLE day to drive around. That city is HUGE!
Houston is an hour away from Houston. 😂
You just need to know routes
The city is way too spread out for literally no reason. It's an urban nightmare. The metro area is bigger than that of Tokyo but it holds 30 million less people.
@@bletrick3352so true. i want to leave texas
@@bletrick3352Not "for literally no reason" We have the space and land to spread out so no reason to build things on top of each other. Japan and Tokyo in particular don't have that kind of land and space. As a matter of fact it is pretty dumb to compare Tokyo a city that has been around and developing for thousands of years to Houston that hasn't even been in existence for 200 years.
Don’t forget Cajun food, authentic Mexican food, and Vietnamese food. All the best food is represented in Houston.
The Cajun food is not particularly good. I guess if you’re from far away and never had it before it’s passable. Most of it is pretty poor imitation. The crawfish is especially bad.
@@BP-or2iucoming from someone from Louisiana Texas does there crawfish better def not the other foods like etouffee but the crawfish in Texas are better
@@pooshrek7796 Nah. You must be from North Louisiana, I guess.
They’re often overcooked and under seasoned. A few places, maybe are up to par but as a whole, it’s not great. The crawfish culture in Houston is also weird. All these bars selling it who don’t even do food normally? Everyone just going to restaurants to eat it, they barely have any shacks. Just crawfish season comes around and all these bars and restaurants start doing it, it’s weird. And yeah, overcooked, under seasoned, and gritty on the outside because they don’t know what they’re doing.
Boil House on 11th is the only stuff I’ve found on par with south Louisiana.
@@BP-or2iu So cause you went to a few places the whole city of Houstens food is trash?
@@BP-or2iulol 😂😂
I'm currently in Houston, and it's over a 100 degrees rn. It's literally one of the world's largest natural sauna
As a houstonian, winter is not much better
Hate it😂😅
As a Houstonian, yup 😅
I look at weather app and check on South Asia before walking out, just to count my blessings.
As a Houstonian, I’m suprised. Hasnt been that cool in weeks.
Who the fk wants to walk around a city when it's 100 degrees out with 90% humidity???
houston's amazing but good god i hate the weather and heat so much. humidity sucks too but it does wonders for my lungs coming from denver
Planting more trees in the inner city helps
Living here I will say: It is enjoyable if you live in the right parts of town and can tolerate unusual and unpredictable weather. And you must have a reliable car to go pretty much anywhere more than a block away.
Living in houston rn, got to say, it’s pretty awesome and nasa is amazing
And if you go out in the morning or evening, it’s perfectly fine
@@user-tdkwnd0it’s hot asf rn 😵
Sounds like Dallas lol
@@coraudioin my opinion Dallas is hotter I was out there last year and sheesh. I hated it alot more than the heat in Houston
Houston has the most UNDERRATED food scene.
It’s an amazing food scene but wouldn’t say it’s underrated. It’s the fourth biggest city in the USA by population, it should be expected to have a good food scene
i would agree that houston’s food is underrated because many people don’t expect the diverse cultures represented in the food (esp since they think texas is yeehaw land)
The food isnt even that good honestly. Its a jack of all trades and master of none. The mexican food for example is so mid, you can visit any random small town from mexico and a cheap authentic meal will taste much better than any fancy dish from a mexican restaurant in houston
Im from Houston and just came back from NYC . Although NY pizza is really good. Idk how I managed to go 10 days without good tacos. I had some over there and it was how my brother described it” worse than a heartbreak “ . I missed my food here at home.
So true. You can find so much variety of food in Houston it is crazy. If you checkout the local HEB grocery stores they even carry different products depending on the people that live in that area.
As a Houstonian, we have a massive collection of museums and we have the space center as well. Art and culinary art is huge here. If you have water you’ll get used to the heat. Come visit H-Town!
Question. Do you know where that place is with the skull sculpture? I’d like to take a look when I visit.
@@raneishalawrence8377 I believe it’s put out in the fall only at discovery green however you may be talking about a different one
I’m moving here
@@heavenfaulkner5420 welcome. I think u will love it here!
@@H-TOWN_In_3 me too🩷🩷🩷🩷
So true on the heat. Honestly if your activity doesn't include hanging out in water, you're waiting for the sun to leave before hanging outside.
Clear indicator u should work out and get fit if the heat is too much for you
@@niki7876 🥴🥴 doesn’t matter mow fit you are if the days are consistently above 100 degrees, and you have the humidity of a sauna. Stfu
lmfaoo it definitely has to do with physical ability. no one wants it to be tougher than usual obviously but if ur not capable of doing it ur not fit@@lazeyrz3805
I’m 75 and I walk in the heat. People make excuses not to get exercise.
I mean that is just an indicator your friend is not fit 🤣 @@lazeyrz3805
Loved the "feels like 116°" a few days ago.
Shit that's what it was yesterday too, I saw that and was like "whelp I ain't doing shit outside today"
I love the weather but it’s def hotter in Austin just a bit dryer
I got used to it 💀 My mom said it was 100 something when we were shopping left and right in grocery stores and I'm like "I thought it was 90"
I love living here. Although it is 11PM and it's 96 degrees out... Other than that, it's awesome!
Question. Do you know where that place is with the skull sculpture? I’d like to take a look when I visit.
He says this, meanwhile we are here and it’s been 115 degrees for the last week!
Hahaha yeah
Bullshit. It has t gotten to 115 yet. I think max has been 104
@@mmafanatic-tz5or I’m pretty sure he is referring to the “what it feels like” due to the humidity.
@@ybur6760 I absolutely was…like today for example it’s going to be 100 with the index it will top out at 114.
100 in the shade, 120 in the sun. We live in a damn oven.
as a resident of houston, it is a very good city, but never visit in the summer, trust me it is wayy too hot here in houston currently
Houston is not a good city. Why are you people lying?
Whats good about it
@@deafbyhiphopwell for living in it and having a family its better than most cities. Its also pretty. Has a beach near. Other than that its not very touristic. It has Nasa and aquariums and zoos and museums but idk if people travel that much to go to those. In March theres the rodeo which is the biggest in the country. That’s something youd like to see.
@@deafbyhiphopdepending on what part of Houston, mostly the diverse fooding and stores… nothing much else
I'm in Louisiana so the heat don't bother me lol
I live in Houston and in my. opinion Visting and Living in Houston is actually the best choice a person would make
How is the beach?
What is the best beaches to go to?
I'm going to be riding the city bus
100 degrees in June is what we call “preheating” 🤣
With 80% humidity
Fr
I live in energy corridor, not too bad
Bro I live there you get used to it but still really hot 🥵 😔
Feels like 112° rn 💀
I lived in Houston my whole life
What Houston lacks most is accessible public transportation, building codes, zoning laws, and natural beauty. Not to mention that when we get tropical storms or hurricanes the city is completely devastated from floods because there’s more pavement than natural land and green space. Ever since Harvey Houston has made an effort to expand its green infrastructure but surrounding areas are making the same mistakes Houston has made before hurricane Harvey. Also with the heat there’s nothing you can do so most of the day you spend time indoors and you have to wait until the evening to go outside for a walk or a run.
I live near by. If you want green just drive out of the city. 30 min and yoy can see green pastures and cows. Why is that what you want to see in the heart of downtown?
@@christophercole1679 30 minutes?? I don’t know if 30 minutes from literally anywhere in Houston gets you to pastures.
It takes damn near 2 hours just to drive across it.
@@JeanEDeaux 30 min outside of houston
@@JeanEDeaux50min drive from downtown to winnie tx and you can go to the rice field and ride atvs in the gravel roads or go hunting for alligators they also have alot of hogs and cattle there. I have a farm with my dad out there
@@JeanEDeaux takes me 2 minutes to drive across the lake houston bridge and it seems like you are in a completely different part of the state. Urban and developed on one side and the other side is farmland and pastures.
We live about a mile from Downtown. Lots of restaurants, shopping, parks and bike paths in our area. We have a 2015 VW with only 9,000 miles. We walk everywhere. People use the heat not to get out and walk. They also choose to live in suburban neighborhoods where cars are necessary to get anywhere. Houston and Harris County was must be doing something right since people still move here.
A very small portion of Houstonians can actually afford to live in or near downtown and if you don’t, no you can’t walk anywhere outside your neighborhood and even then it’s dicey. Has nothing to do with the suburbs. I’ve lived here most of my life. It’s extremely unwalkable compared to any other city I’ve visited or lived in like Austin or Chicago.
@@sarahg2665 @jacobs357 I’m visiting Houston for the first time (from Chicago) in March for my 40th birthday! Any suggestions or recommendations?
As a person from Houston, I approve of this. 😊
same 👍
I also approve
Same
“There’s tons of activities”
*Only shows sports events and Tex-Mex*
Yeah that sums it up
The food isn’t even that great.
@@liviwaslostDepends what and where you ate.
It's the most ethnically diverse city in the US, but instead of trying the Sichuan or the Desi food, he gets barbecue and goes to an NFL game. Wow, what an amazing travel guide...
Was he supposed to show the whole city in a RUclips short?
@@liviwaslostit’s aight I’ll say that
It's cool to see content of my own home city. Houston is so cool, there's so much to do and see!
Correction: Houston is a good place to live if you stay in the right areas
And if you don’t go outside or intermingle with the commoners
You can say this for any city
@@shawnthefoodsheepaslong as it’s not Vegas
I’m fully convince no one lives there just visit
I’m from Detroit originally and the crummy areas with skinnies running around looks just like the D.
As yes you can say this for any city it's very important to be mindful, Houston is one of the most crime filled cities here always be aware and do your research on where to stay away from don't go rambling in the wrong block
Native Houstonian here, this guy nailed it
Definitely
Not necessarily. I didn't know too many people when I first arrived here 10 years ago but it is one of the more sociable cities. Better than NY or LA.
The guts to show Houston’s foot ball team twice
Ahhh houston, home of the tailgaters and road ragers
And the have to come to a complete stop to turners, the can't comprehend mergingers, and all around the ugliest looking people on earth.
It’s also sex trafficking capital of the world. Horrid city, crappy roads, addicts everywhere, dummy’s in cars with those spiked hubcap junk acting like it’s cool swinging in all lanes. Everyone has some ego and to top it off the food actually sucks. TexMex is everywhere and that alone sums up 90% of the restaurants that’s not fast food
@@nickw7452 Yeah, all that too Houston is the asshole of the earth. I actually like TexMex but not when it's the only thing to eat.
@@nickw7452you are dead wrong with the food you have to go out your way for Tex mex
Don't forget stop in the middle of the road, before turning right.
I moved to Houston and stayed there for 4 years. I made amazing friends and found the friendliest people. Love that city!
How did you make friends? I moved here without knowing anyone and his video is incredibly discouraging lol. I’m personally really excited atm
@@marinahaddad5667 I joined Houston sports&social and met a lot of folks there playing co-ed soccer and volleyball. Also at my apartment and work.
safe u tripping there was a shooting here 12 days ago
Must be from California
@ayooni5556 in most big cities there are 12 shootings a day😂
Who else lives in Houston Texas gang cause I do
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Visited Houston on business and noticed: lots of highway construction, aggressive drivers, lack of natural beauty, and that sweltering heat was no joke. A better place to live than to visit - I agree.
Natural beauty is best left to the Texas hill country
The beauty is outside of all 3 major cities
It’s Texas. Anywhere in Texas is like that. If you are a “Sunday driver” get the fuck in the slow lane and stay there. Just saying
drivers are insane bc it's literally the only option. if you're feeling stressed you kind of have to drive to work anyways because there's no other reliable option.
Are you kidding? Tomball has some great natural beauty, but Houston? Discovery green is pretty cool, that also have these zebra things on the road if ur talking in the
MIDDLE of hou
As a Houstonian I’m convinced I live in a giant sauna
There’s absolutely nothing to do but eat Mexican food and BBQ. You have to travel damn near a hour just to do anything
You figured out why the obesity rate in Houston is so high
@@adminbird
Yep 👍🏼
Nah there is things every corner in Houston has juz about some where dope to go.But yeah for certain things on your list sometimes you do got to travel.
As someone who has lives in Houston for pretty much his entire life, I can’t tell you how nice the people are. I never lived in the city but the little neighborhoods always bring the community together for cookouts and crawfish parties.
You must live in fake Houston aka Katy, Spring, Woodlands, never seen so many people really to throw their life away to get ahead of 5 cars
best food in the south
As someone who lives near Houston, we can have 100 degree winter days and the next day will be below freezing. It’s always a surprise but we just live through it.
What are you talking about this isn't true at all lol
@@aliceliu3967seen it happen it’s not quite to the extremes they’re talking about but there was a day that was 85° and the next day was 34°
@@aliceliu3967100 to sub zero? No. 90 something to below 30? Happens basically every winter. That’s 100% accurate. Houston weather is absolutely bat shit insane.
@@aliceliu3967 not to the extreme but it gets pretty crazy
Bruh after it snowed, the weather was 85 the next week. Like wtf
Pretty fair points but I will say that if you live in the city property, within the 610 loop especially, you can get around pretty well with a bike for exercising or just strolling around. Definitely improving a lot with walkability and future public transportation projects too.
I would completely agree. I am a Houstonian and there is plenty to do. However when family comes to visit, we are scrambling to find stuff to keep them entertained.
“Alright gang, you guys ready for a 90 minute drive to the space center? We swear it still counts as Houston somehow”
Yeah, theres enough to do for a casual Saturday evening, but if someone is coming far away to come to Houston, you dont want some regular old stuff. Like, we should have some theme park like six flags.
as someone living in houston, this is straight facts! its so humid here XD
I’m in Houston rn because I was born here and it’s a good place to live in with my family
Been here all my life and I've never seen that spot with the skull and stairs
It’s called the POST, it’s in Downtown Houston near the aquarium
Brand new.
@@revenge7045do you by any chance know the name of the first park at the beginning of the video 😊
@@javierortiz1296that's the top of the POST BUILDING.
@@revenge7045 ill make sure to visit that soon ive never seen it as well. Maybe because I dont go near the aquarium area much
I love living in Houston. It may be hot and humid nut the houses and buildings have centralized air-conditioning. It may not be walkable, but the roads are wide, and parking is not a problem unless you go downtown and the medical center.
I honestly think Houston should be capital and not Austin because it’s way more beautiful and has lots more things to do
If you like sitting in traffic, you’ll love houston
Not to mention the crappy drivers lol
Living in Houston, the infrastructure is the embodiment of “one more lane will fix the traffic”
It's not always super bad, but I definitely agree that it can be.
@@_thisnameistakenAs a resident of Houston, you are damn right.
@alancastilleja6394 that's why the city has been trying to get rid of tx2k because they are tired of the car scene after 12pm the world's biggest freeway systems turns into the autobahn
Lived in Houston all my life and I can’t afford to buy a home because of everyone moving here and driving up these prices
Thank you! Been here all my life too now everyone is moving here
Just moved here 1 month ago from Maryland. Sorry not sorry 😂
As a Houstonian who has lived outside the city for most of their life, I can confirm that summer is not hot, but literally BURNING YOU.
been living here for 5 months now. As you said, making new friends is quite difficult despite texans being super welcoming and friendly. We LOVE the city but we kinda feel al little bit lonely lol
There’s plenty if you know the right people :)
felt! you can try joining a community of a hobby you enjoy. hopefully you meet new friends soon
I'm in southwest Houston I'll be ur friend. 🤔🤔 unless ur crazy 😮I don't do drama n stuff . 😊😊
@@williambrucesanders687890% dnt do black
Maybe they hide doing it
I’ve had family experience the same. Even if you have kids you HAVE to make the time to get out and socialize and meet people.
Houston is so spread out and large it’s VERY easy to become isolated in your cul de sac.
Houston: the Rodney Dangerfield of US cities: we never get no respect. You missed world class museums!
The Mueseums are so great!
I came back after being gone for almost a decade, love my home. ❤️
I honestly slightly disagree with "unwalkable". it depends what part of town you're in, at least in my experience. Also depends on if you're down town or in the suburbs.
Such a great point that I’ve never even thought of: better place to live than to visit.
Usually it’s the other way around. What other cities are like this?
Maybe Albuquerque NM? I lived there for a year and it's all-around affordable, beautiful, and pretty good and cheap food. Obviously some bad neighborhoods but all cities have that. A good university, very quick drives to all the gorgeous nature in New Mexico or to Santa Fe. Generally friendly and down to earth folks with lovely mixes of Hispanic and Native culture. Unwalkable too, but public transport is ok
@@cjthorp4805 Seems like it would fit the bill of a visiting destination a little more than Houston, though, because of the nature around it. But that's a good answer for sure.
"if You've ever been in a walkable city as hot as Houston, you'd rather be in a car", said by someone who fundamentally misunderstands "walkability". It's not just sidewalks, it's bike paths and shaded pathways. It's secure places to park a bike or e-scooter, with reliable public transportation. The Netherlands gets a couple feet of snow every winter and rain every summer, but people still bike or walk to work and other places all the time. Houston is not a great place to live, it's a great place to spend money: all the things you mentioned cost money. Museums, pools, rodeos, sports games, movies, food.
If you are comparing Houston's weather to the Netherlands you fundamentally misunderstand "weather". In my experience, Houston is a also great place to make money.
the netherlands for the most part does not get 101° - 109°(38-42C) on a regular basis year after year, the entire country of the netherlands also fits in Texas 16 times over
@@justblank2653 public transportation is also for when biking and walking aren't feasible. It's multiple options that make life easier for everyone, other than just driving
I honestly just love Houston and it’s culture. I live 30 minutes west of Houston in Katy, and I moved here from Louisiana. Definitely not walkable 😂
As someone who also lives in Katy, I can vouch
Love some Katy!!!
Houston has no “culture “ all I ever seen people do there is eat and drink at bars all day
I worked in Louisiana on and off for years, and I can say I hated New orleans. Houston being like 12X bigger in population is actually way way way safer to go anywhere you want, which is weird.
@@dethtour Houston is in no way safe.😂
Yes, I’ve been living in Houston, my whole life. It’s a great place to raise a child or to live in general but I agree on him there’s not much to do when you’re visiting and it’s very humid in the summer.
Houston is a horrible place to raise a child.
@@azureavocado5195 well, I was raised in Houston more pacifically the suburbs of Houston and it’s a pretty good place to live. And I don’t think you’ve ever tried to raise a child in Houston, so you wouldn’t know.
There is quite a bit to do - we have the Kemah Boardwalk, Lago Mar, water parks, indoor skydiving, some amazing parks, the Houston Zoo, very outstanding museums, top tier restaurants and bars, food halls, and more. Many people who say that it’s not much to do don’t go anywhere 🤷🏾
Don’t forget to mention the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo- one of a kind in the world-fun for families and kids. To escape the heat, just over an hour away is Galveston and the beach. Also not mentioned is the reputable healthcare shown by the Texas Medical Center-one of the largest medical centers in the world with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center heading the pack.
We can get authentic food from almost any culture on earth you can think of, but it comes at the price of unbearable summer heat
As someone in Houston without a car: metro isn't great but if you're on certain routes, it's not terrible. I've complained about the bus stops A LOT and I go to town halls to raise my concerns. Like shade shouldn't be hard to provide. But the city is so anti homeless that it harms itself as well.
I've had to help people in wheelchairs when the side walk ends but your bus stop is still 100 feet away ... And I've waited surrounded by bugs without shade in 99+ heat because no one in the city cleaned a stop for 2 weeks...
That’s why u see ppl laying in the grass under some shade close to the bus stops
@@eatthebottle3297 I have a huge phobia for bugs so I just die in the sun.
I spent 45 years in Houston ... never loved it but grew to appreciate it, especially after I left and started to miss it.
Got stationed in houston with being a flight attendant, bought my car down here and agree with everything he saying. I love it here, I’m going out to eat every damn day and gaining weight but it’s worth it nonetheless😂
It’s nothing else to do there but eat
Houston used to be the fattest city on the US back in the early 2000's
@@AdVictoriam93 I believe it’s still top 5
Living in Houston.
Don’t come unless you prefer having a cookout of yourself.
I have 2 fans running in my room on top of the air conditioning and I’m still hot.
Idk abt this I’m inside just ac and fine
Might needa get your ac checked out
Houstonian here and if you want to know where some of the pictures are from they are from Downtown and it's very fun to visit with many things to see 😊😁
I loved the footage of the rodeo carnival lit up at night! Something about rodeo and the lights at night just gives me all the good vibes!!
Houston has probably the most aggressive drivers I've seen so far. Most other cities there is a certain driving culture, but there is none in Houston. Everyone is just trying to get ahead of everyone else and it is pure chaos.
Yes the guys with f150s and ram trucks are maniacs. I really want to see these guys get pulled over they get to confident in that high wheel
My dude, as someone that lived in Houston most of their life I can assure you Houston drivers are not nearly as bad as East coast drivers (NY, DC, etc.)
Thanks for coming to my (2nd) hometown! (Not born there but grew up there)
I’ve never heard it nailed so well. Houston isn’t walkable because there’s no reason it should be. It literally feels like 116° some days of summer. Not having air conditioning and having children is borderline child abuse here. You need to stay cool, hydrated, and inside because there’s no cool ocean breeze keeping the city cooled. Also it’s flat. So if you go to Houston planning on hiking, you visited the wrong city in texas. If you want the best food, culture, museums, and hospitals then houston was the right pick.
Houston is the best city...one of the most diverse...you feel home immediately no matter where you from...
The libturds from California are ruining it
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I am currently commenting this in October, it is FLIPIN cold here in Houston rn 🥶
Living here I would say it is a very great place to live! But I do recommend living in Conroe or the woodlands which is 30 mins away from Houston. It’s bc traffic if terrible in Houston! But over all it’s a great place to live
Yes, outside Harris county is preferred.
The Woodlands is absolutely beautiful out there. Very homey.
I could never explain how much I like going to Houston and watching the Astros
honestly the only things i find interesting in downtown houston are the museums and shopping malls (just dont go to the galleria during christmas- its super crowded). but when you go to the smaller cities and towns right outside houston, theres a lot more to do and the natural scenery is much better.
Mosquitos bit me up so bad the other night right before I made it inside one mosquito gave me a cookie and a glass of OJ. I love the Texas coast, always have, always will.
Well the downtown is decently walkable, pretty much the city center you shouldn’t have much problems then again there’s not much reason to be there in the center.
There are definitely walkable parts in the city, problem is Houston’s so spread out you inevitably have to drive to even reach said walkable parts. Well, at least I’ve always needed to, unless I wanted to show up at the restaurant covered in sweat and mosquito bites, lol.
Not to mention it’s completely empty so where exactly are you walking to? 🤔
@@JeanEDeauxthere's an underground city under downtown so yoy don't see everyone walking outside during the week lol
If there wasn't a thing called RAIL to build between these areas.
Houston has a lot of potential, especially when it comes to walkability and transport. The pure basics are not being met, which means even base level investment into rail or biking will have huge impacts, and there’s slow progress happening
The storms tho 💀💀💀💀
Even during the storms the weather is bipolar AF. I remember not too long ago there was a massive storm that knocked my electricity out and the next day it was hella hot and I was sweating but had nothing to cool me off of since my power was still out. Inside my house was so hot that my feet would burn if I walked inside without socks. Was NOT a fun time.
@@spookEyeoh that was a couple week ago. My back fence got knocked down with the wind
I haven’t gone outside in days bc it’s too hot 😭
I want to move.
Edit: DUDE MY A/C BROKE 😭
At least it rains here unlike the desert that is LA lol
@@juanbruvyou clearly never been to Los Angeles 😂😂
Move to Antarctica then☠️
Bye Felicia 😂😂😂
a/c is life support in houston.
Pretty fair review points. I will say that hot & humid cities where you can walk are a thing in other countries tho. I mean you can say that the winters in cities like Toronto, and Montreal are pretty brutal, but those cities find a way to keep walking. Same with super rainy places like Seattle where it is pretty good for walking.
I am going to take a wild guess that you live elsewhere now or have at least lived in other cities than H-Town because frankly most people I know that have never left their home cities in Texas for a long time are in denial about the cities weaknesses.
As someone that lives in Houston, the heat never bothers me as I’m used to it
Pfffff
Don’t lie. I lived in the Middle East and this is definitely hot.
@@humandavey it is definitely hot don't get me wrong it's not for the weak. but if ur complaining that you can't hang outside because of it you need to get your fitness in check
Y’all say that like we don’t run a/c all year round lol. It’s humid as hell.
@@niki7876 that literally makes no sense, what are you on
I live in the Houston area and this is all so accurate
Houston is awesome. When family comes and visits or when you go and visit family it’s an absolute blast. The schooling here is also excellent, and living in Houston is a vibe and just great
My grandpa moved to Houston in 1973 and he tells me that it was never like this in the summer. Climate is changing 😢
I'm a native Houstonian, and it hasn't always been this hot in the summer. It was hot, but bearable. I would go to Astroworld with my friends from open to close during the summer, ride my bike around all day, go to the pool. I couldn't imagine doing any of that stuff now. Well, unfortunately Astroworld has been gone for almost 20 years now, so that's not even an option anyway 😢 But it's so true that it's way hotter than it used to be!!!
this is verifiably untrue. I am a life long Houstonian and the weather hasn't changed. but just for example:
the hottest day in Houston in 1929 was 108 degrees
the hottest day in Houston in all time was 109 degrees in the year 2000
the hottest day in Houston in 2023 so far has been 101
don't let the media scare you into believing something that can be easily disproven with a 30 second google search
He is right. I was born in 73. My childhood was out all day and the sun was not this hot.
@@meg31585 unfortunately you have to face facts here. you got older and became way weaker and unfit. that is why you can no longer handle the heat as well.
@@towannamccurdy9338 kids don't care about the heat and memories do not retain temperature information
what about the Summer Heat Wave of 1980? during which Houston reported 32 straight days of over 100 degree weather?
or what about the 1917 Heat Wave and Drought? it was the driest year on record for Texas with 26 consecutive days of 100+ degree weather and the least amount of rainfall on record
not too mention the 2nd highest temperature recorded in Houston was in 1909 at 108 degrees
it. is. not. getting. hotter. you. are. getting. older.
my home town is Houston and i love it. but the weather is not it💀
That bridge with the Xmas lighting Is where I used to live
Loooooooooove it ❤❤❤❤ always have , will always come back here. Going to live the best year of my life in Houston
Houston is a beautiful city with beautiful people and delicious food 👍🏻
I’ve been here all my love and I love H-Town!
I love houston, I ate some of the most amazing people and met some of the most friendliest food there.
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Yo bro….
Yooo I knew I recognized those tables. That’s the 8th wonder brewery. I could tell by the beetle statues. My uncle takes me there before Astro games. It’s a cool place.
Lived here for 8 years and I still love it. The hoods are as expected and walking is easier if you carry and if you a Texan.
You don’t need to carry in Houston. So ridiculous. Stay out of the hood. Why would you be walking around Sunnyside?
@@BP-or2iu bro how is he gonna stay out the hood if he lives there?
Do not encourage ppl to walk around my city armed…stg wtf is wrong w you?
@@Thorfin.D.G0at Don’t live in the hood.
@@BP-or2iu Dude what if he doesn't have enough money to move out?
Love Houston!
Hit the nail right on the head! "A great place to live but not a great place to visit." I think a lot of visitors extrapolate their visit and think that that's what it must be like to live in Houston; but nothing could be farther from the truth
Moved here 3 years ago and never been happier. Love Houston, Texas in general. I say all the time if I only moved to Texas for the food, it was totally worth it.
I agree with that title, after traveling to a lot of cities I’ve came to that conclusion as well
Love my city 💗
Mexican city
¿Qué? >>:=p
Currently visiting home in Houston. This has to be the most accurate description of the city I’ve ever heard.
as a houstonian the weather is horrible but i love houston❤️
Tex Mex is disgusting. Melting melted American cheese on an enchilada. Wtf is that
Trash... New Mexico Chile 💯 is what's up!!!
Honestly I’ve been in Houston my whole life and if your thinking about raising a family here, etc you should definitely consider! There’s a lot of jobs and great community’s. Yes we don’t have a lot of activities you can do when it’s hot but some examples are going to football if your an fan of the Texans or going to baseball for the Astros. Also we have a renaissance festival you can definitely enjoy! But overall Houston is a great place to live and not visit like he said.
This is so accurate of Houston! So flat and prone to flooding but so fun and multicultural!
Love it here in Houston!
I came to Houston 40 years ago to visit still here
Move up north in magnolia. Houston is crim😅ridden
Lived here for 8 years now and never been a victim of a crime or even known anyone to be other than catalytic converters theft. The crime is extensive but it’s generally isolated. Stay out of bad neighborhoods and you’re generally good.
Magnolia is great but expensive!
Been here for 18 years, you're capping
You were speaking absolute facts .
All of these people commenting are male.
And I bet they don’t travel alone, or go out at night.
What a joke!
Houston is not safe at all.
No thanks on the klan invite.
I love Houston
Moved to Houston 3 years ago from north east . Here are my findings:
1) the people here is the best thing about Houston. However you need to force yourself to join groups or sport events to meet them (I play basketball and pickle ball). Also religious places like churches are a great way too. Whatever that allows weekly meetups are perfect
2)it’s hot but you’re mostly indoors or in your car anyway. It’s not that bad. If you want to do outdoor stuff save it till after 5:30
3)homes. In the North we hung out outside but here you hang out in other’s homes.
4) hang out spots are few but you have escape rooms, main event for bowling, arcade and laser tag, cidercade for old school games, and water parks