I grew up in the 80s watching my dad compete in semi-pro bowling leagues, traveling around town to bowling alleys whose interiors were stuck in the 60s and 70s. Each one was fairly similar in that they reaked of stale cigarette smoke and served cold cheese nachos, but made up for such errors with rad pinball machines. Although some bowling alleys are still trapped in the mid 20th century, others, i.e.Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge have embraced modernized interiors and delectable grub.
It's swanky decor adds a sexy twist to bowling. Delicious cocktails and appetizers will keep you energized and may even help your bowling gam. Get a group together and reserve the intimate Luxe suite, which has 4 private lanes, it's own bar and a huge projection screen. It may be a bit pricier compared to you old bowling alley, but you can avoid that by making reservations during happy hour, weekedays (3pm-7pm) or reverse happy hour, Sunday-Thursday (10pm-close). Book in advance as they don't take same-day reservations.
Location:
1201 San Jacinto St.
Houston, TX 77002 (Downtown)
Phone: 713.343.3300
Fax: 713.343.3301
I live for a fantastic view. As a result, I'm always on the lookout for the best view a city has to offer. For Houston, that view can be found at the JPMorgan Chase Tower's Sky Lobby. Rising 75 stories high, the Chase Tower is the tallest building, not only in Houston, but also in Texas. In addition, it's the tallest "5-sided structure" in the world. One of six express elevators will shoot you up to the 60th floor Sky Lounge at 1000ft per minute for the best view in Houston. It's free and open to the public from 8am-5pm M-F. Share the view with your date!
Cirque du Soleil, which translates in English to, “Circus of the Sun” is not the circus of your childhood. You won’t see a ringmaster eating fire or domesticating a liger, and you’ll have to check out Barnum & Bailey’s if it’s the elephant conga line you desire. You will see performers flying through the air and configuring their bodies in ways you’ve never imagined, with strength and flexibility you simply cannot fathom. You’ll also see out-of-this world costume and make-up design, and experience a storyline deep-rooted in the passing of power, the evolution of society and its social boundaries. You’ll be moved by the powerful voice of, “The White Singer” and feel the sounds of acoustical instruments that entangle “ jazz, pop, tango and klezmer,” in Cirque du Soliel’s, Alegria.
AlegrÃa comes to Cypress (NW Houston) June 16-20, 2010
Tickets prices range from $ 32.00 to $95.00 and can be bought HERE
OR....
Members of TravelZoo can buy tickets at $30-$40 off regular prices if bought by Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Level 1 and 2 seats are $50 (reg. $80) for adults and $24
(reg. $64) for children for the following performances:
- Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Click below to purchase tickets at the discounted rate. Fees of up to $5.75 per ticket will be added. Discount Tickets!
As the summer heats up, I'm reminded that anytime is a good time to heat up our dating lives. And what could be hotter than a Hot Air Balloon Ride over the city? As a child, my uncle surprised me with a book written especially for me, which included my full name and a hot air balloon adventure. Since the day he gave me that book, I've been looking forward to my first balloon ride. What's more is that during the "Balloon Boy Hoax," or at least before police discovered it was a hoax, I was a bit jealous that a 6-year old was having the ride of his life while I was standing on the ground looking up in a daydream. If a children's book had that great of an effect on me, imagine the effect of the real thing on your significant other. What a great surprise! At least for those who don't suffer from acrophobia or a fear of heights. (check with him or her before scheduling this event!)
You'll find several Hot Air Balloon companies in Houston. If you're a bit more on the dangerous side, you might even try a glider. Check out the following websites fore more info:
Bear Creek Balloons
Bear Creek Balloons offers rides for just 2 (and a pilot) or for a group of 5-7
It's summer time, and the way I see it, that calls for time spent on a boat. Be it night or day, Star Fleet offers brunch and dinner cruises every weekend.
If you're a fan of the boardgame, Clue, try a Murder Mystery Dinner where, "the cruise ship is taken over by pirates in search of a treasure map, but the only person on board who knows about the gold is murdered! Find out who done it and why before the pirates force all the “land lovers” to walk the plank! Join us for this special production created by...MURDER BY CHOCOLATE."
If you can't wait for the 4th of July and big lights in the sky are more your flair, take the Friday Night Fireworks Cruise. Every Friday evening in June, you'll have the chance to dine over BBQ and experience an exciting fireworks display from Galveston Bay. You'll also enjoy music and a dance floor all night.
Prefer to cruise under the sun? Check out the Sunday Bottomless Brunch, where the term "Bottomless" refers to mimosas... not your attire. Dine on a gourmet brunch buffet and sip on endless champagne over entertainment and a Mardi Gras bead toss.
Check out the Star Fleet Yachts
website for the cruise calendar and to purchase tickets in advance. *Fireworks cruises sell out quickly.
Go-carts, Schmo-carts.. I'm looking for something a little more powerful... something with a little more action... something like, ATVs & Dune Buggies!!! Houston and its surrounding areas offer several rental options for ATVs and Dune Buggies. You'll have to venture outside the city limits to hit the sand in a buggy (but road trips are good for relationships!). If it's an ATV your heart is after, you won't have to look far. Make a date of it and take your honey on the ride of his/her life. Don't be afraid to get dirty!
Here are a few rental websites where you'll find more information including location and prices.
Save for a dead kitten on my watch and under my tire, I find humor in nearly all situations. And not always on purpose, but certainly on cue. In some cases, that makes me a bad person, in others, a hero. It's not my goal to sway you in either direction (lies), I just want to tell you some stories.
