Houston Picnic Planner

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Updated: June 15, 2001

Ready to become a basket case? Let us help you improve your outside chances.

On this page:Provisions, Picnic Spots, Rain Checks.

Provisions

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Picnic
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    1928 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    The name says it all: Whether it's a single smoked turkey sandwich or a fully outfitted box lunch, this West U site specializes in grab-and-go goodies.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Yapa Kitchen Fresh Take Away
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    3173 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025 (map)

    Everything from full-course heat-and-serve meals to scrumptious snacks and marvelous munchies.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Goode Co Barbeque
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    5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    If you're a fixin' to have brisket and ribs under a shady tree somewhere, you'll find the fixin's here.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Paulie's Restaurant
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    1834 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Two-handed sandwiches and memorable salads and side orders at this vaguely Italian counter-service operation are perfect for picnickers.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe
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    3600 Kirby Dr , Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Gosh, you couldn't have a picnic with nothing but cookies and cakes ... could you?

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Nielsen's Delicatessen
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    4500 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    If your idea of a picnic feast runs to pastrami sandwiches, dill pickles and cream sodas, Nielsen's gets high ratings.

Picnic Spots

  1. 7 Sam Houston Park
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    1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    The Heritage Society created this park as a tribute to the early history of Houston.

  2. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended San Jacinto Monument and Museum
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    3523 Battleground Rd, LA Porte, TX 77571 (map)

    A tribute to Texan independence, this towering tourist attraction commemorates the victorious battle against Mexico.

  3. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hermann Park
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    6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030 (map)

    This shady urban oasis offers trails, picnic areas, a golf course, an amphitheater and the zoo.

  4. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Memorial Park Golf Course
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    6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007 (map)

  5. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Huntsville State Park
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    Park Road 40, Huntsville, TX 77342 (map)

    Frolic on Lake Raven, admire the gigantic statue of General Sam Houston and dine beneath a canopy of oaks and pines just an hour's drive from Houston.

Rain Checks

  1. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Galleria Shopping Center
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    5075 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Whew! Who knew it'd get so hot? Stroll by the ice rink and shop in air-conditioned comfort.