Is the Centerpoint Energy Plaza building in downtown Houston have an observatory in its upper floors?|116326

I would like to go to the upper floors of a really tall building, but most buildings don_t permit this after Sept. 11, 2001. I live within driving distance of downtown Houston and have heard that Centerpoint Energy Plaza building has a restaurant way up there. Does anyone know anything about this building? If not, does anyone know of an alternative building? I want this mainly for sightseeing at night.

The JP Morgan Chase building has an observation deck on the 60th floor. It_s the tallest building in Texas too, with 75 floors.

The observation deck is only open during working hours though, so Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Be sure to check out the downtown tunnels too while you_re at it.

Moving to Austin What areas do I need to stay away from when searching for a home for me and my family?|128928

I have 2 daughters. I need it to be affordable but I don_t want to live on the wrong side of the tracks! I_ll be working in Austin but don_t mind a commute.

While Northeast, East and Southeast Austin do have some hidden gems, the overwhelming majority of these neighborhoods are bad (high rates of poverty, homelessness, crime, pollution, etc.). North, Northwest, and Central Austin neighborhoods are typically much nicer than those mentioned above, but the crime rates in these areas are some of the highest in the city. South and Southwest Austin are two of the safest options in town.

If you are raising a family and are in your mid 20s-early 30s, then I would recommend that you check out the southwest side of town. More specifically, you should check into the neighborhoods off of Stassney and Emerald Wood, Brodie and Alexandria (Maple Run), Westgate and William Cannon. You will not only be able to find some great houses in good, safe neighborhoods but also invest in some property that will continue to increase in value with the growth of the surrounding areas. Additionally, South Austin is old Austin, so there is more of a culture and community vibe.

If you are interested in schools, Austin ISD has a great transfer policy. There are plenty of good schools in the district to choose from, so your educational options won_t be limited by the area in which you choose to reside.

I hope this helps; good luck on your move!

If you have not visited Austin before, there is a very reputable _a href=_http://www.carvajalgroup�� website _/a_ that has a list of real estate options (with pictures included) for you to choose from. You can choose the location, price range, etc. with your preferences.

Stay as far away from Mexico as you can. As for Texas, it_s too late to warn you about that.

In Austin, the wrong side of the tracks is east of Interstate 35.

Hello, can anyone help me out to pick a nice weekend gateway around Chicago?|107438

I_m planning a short weekend vacation like a surprise for my wife, we live around Chicago and i would like some advices, a destination no more that 3 or 4 hours from Chicago, Thanks.

Even though I am a California girl, I was born in Chicago and lived there for 5 years. The Navy Pier is absolutely incredible. They have adorable little shops and interesting information on its history. If you want a classy hotel, the Raffaelo hotel is one of the finest. Tons of amenities, 4 and a half stars, beautiful classic architecture....it is just amazing. Plus, on hotels.com, you can get an incredible room for as little as $150 a night! The John Hancock Center is ddefinitelyworth seeing, and it has a free entry! Of course, Michigan Avenue and Rush Street are nice to see and shop on. Lastly, Grant Park is very pretty, and is fun just to stroll around in!

Try Galena, IL...cute trendy shops...creative activities! www.galena.com

How long would it take for a package to come, from Georgia to New Jersey?|139733

I have a Wii and a Ps3 coming from my relative in Georgia and I live in New Jersey. I want to know when they send my two systems about how long would it take and if you know Ups or DHL_s times that would be nice too. Anyways I mainly want to know an estimated time.

UPS or DHL times would simply depend on what kind of shipping speed it was sent at. It could be overnight, or 3 or 4 days.

If its regular US mail it will probably take 3 days from time it was shipped.

3-4 days

3 business days

Where to Stay and what to See in San Francisco?|117552

My girlfriend and I are coming down this weekend. Anybody know decent _ inexpensive places to stay? And I_m thinking Telegraph/Ferry to Tiburon/Golden Gate Park/Pier 39. Any other suggestions where to go?

WHAT TO SEE:

Ghirdelli Square

http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardelli��


San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

http://www.sfmoma.org/


Alcatraz Island

http://www.nps.gov/alca/


NOTE: _There is no entrance fee to visit Alcatraz Island. However there is a charge for the ferry service to and from the island which is supplied by a private company under contract with the National Park Service._

Fisherman_s Wharf

http://www.fishermanswharf.org/


M.H. de Young Museum

http://www.thinker.org/deyoung/


Asian Art Museum

http://www.asianart.org/


Exploratorium

http://www.exploratorium.edu/


California Academy of Sciences

http://www.calacademy.org/


Guided Segway Tours - San Francisco or Sausalito

http://www.sfelectrictour.com/index.html


A SAMPLING OF HOTELS

Best Westerns have been known to be fairly inexpensive.

Best Western Miyako Inn
1800 Sutter Street
Phone: 415-921-4000

Best Western Flamingo Inn
114 7th Street
Phone: 415-621-0701

Best Western Carriage Inn
121 7th Street
Phone: 415-626-0200

Best Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman_s Wharf
425 N Point Street
Phone: 415-561-1100

There are also some pretty fancy-schmancy hotels out there in SF, and their rooms are nice, but rates may be very expensive.

Have fun in SF! :-)

http://www.jdvhospitality.com/hotels/hot��


We like to stay at any of the Joie de Vivre properties....they are all boutique hotels. The website provides a good ovw. Notice the _neighborhood experts_ and opinions. Hotel Rex is closer to Union Square. Alcatraz tour is really worth checking out...don_t spend too much time in Pier 39...it_s quite touristy.

Well if you see peir 39, just 100 feet from ther is the boat to alkatraz.. it_s actually an interesting bit of history if your into it. Check out cloit tower, Maybe the San Franciosco musium of art. Be carefull about the park. Don_t be in it after sunset. Alot of bad stuff happen in ther to people who dont_ know the area. Check out china town for a dash of asian culture as well as japan town. Go to little italy for italian area of san fran as well as russian hill. Check out north beach (do this the same day you do little italy) and see if you can find robin williams mansion along the water front! Go alittle beyone North Beach and see the golen gate. Take a ferry over to Saucilito and marin county for shopping and fun stuff. Lots of stuff to do and not enough time to do it!

I recommend to go to Sausalito _ Tiburon by bicycle, and come back from Tiburon by ferry with your bike. Many rental shops around the pier 39 and others. It was very nice!! Might take a day, but you can see the beautiful night view of the city of San Francisco from the ferry when you come back.

Have fun!!

Man its know different from San Fiero,...theres alot to do out there!!