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Houston, United States
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The West Inner Loop encompasses many of the poshest, most upscale neighborhoods and business areas in Houston.
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A branch of MFAH (Museum of Fine Arts Houston), housing American art, in a 14-acre landscaped garden.
Memorial Park is Houston's premier urban park. The park's 2.88-mile jogging trail is very popular with runners and walkers year-round. The park also has miles of mountain bike trails, several tennis courts, and other options for outdoor recreation. There's an arboretum, a nature center, picnic areas, and sports fields. Located just inside the I-610 Loop along Memorial Drive.
Houston historical landmark theatre.
Very, very exclusive club. If you can meet and resident that is willing to take you, there is golf, tennis, fine dining, and swimming. You cannot get in alone. You either have to be a member or have someone who lives in River Oaks sponsor you for membership.
South of the Memorial Park. Trail runs, track, 4.7km running loop. Possibility to shower, rent towels and sports drinks.
American style Picnic Area.
Trendy, authentic Mexico City-type taco joint.
One of the city's most reputed barbeque restaurants.
The best diner in town. Always open, it is a great option for late night eats serving delicious breakfast, hot coffee, and of course a vast array of pies.
A slice of Louisiana for the Bayou City. Authentic down-home Cajun cooking. Order a bucket of crawfish and get messy at one of the many picnic tables, indoors or out. Gumbo, etouffee, boudain, hush puppies and dirty rice round out the menu. Awesomely funky dining room where there's always zydeco on the juke.
Tex-Mex with flair.
Tasty European food in a small European like cafe.
A few (two?) locations, but 2245 West Alabama has more charm. Biggest, best burritos in town; they always have a 'Burrito of the Month' that is a sure bet.
Tex-Mex restaurant, which claims to have invented fajitas in the 1970s.
Expensive and delicious South American and Brazilian food.
River Oak's favorite place to eat lunch and have a fine dinner.
Local bar, probably the best bet to find a variety of special and cask ales. Frequent live music.
One of America's first suburban shopping districts and a great display of Art Deco architecture. IPIC Houston movie complex.
Upscale shops and restaurants.
This affluent neighborhood is easily accessible from Kirby, Willowick, Inwood, and River Oaks Blvd.
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