Houston Asiatown Tours — Attraction in Houston

Of all the many outings the MD Anderson Retirees Association has offered, the Houston Asiatown tour was the easiest to plan, thanks to Cathy Podell and her incredible connections. Within a few hours of making contact with her organization, we chose one of several interesting options, and had a full itinerary in place. Houston Asiatown is so large and diverse, it can be overwhelming to decide how to spend your time there. By the end of the day, we visited a beautiful temple and learned about the traditions, beliefs and community it serves; saw and heard the story of our local Vietnam War Memorial; enjoyed a delicious dim sum meal, sharing tables with HPD officers serving the area; roamed through an amazing Asian supermarket; and ended the day at a very special bakery and coffee shop. We even left with a list of other restaurants for future visits, and I think most of us will...

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We had the best time ever with Cathy with Houston Asiatown Tours. She and her crew were so helpful, fun and informative. We had a group of 56 Senior Citizens with MidCoast Health System Senior TREK Group and everyone enjoyed the day. We visited temples and monuments and learned so much; had the biggest lunch ever and learned of so many cool new recipes; and the grocery store was beyond amazing; and ending the day with sweet treats at the bakery. A full day of Asian Inspired experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime! Thanks for everything, it was definitely 5 stars in our books! Donna Mikeska, Coordinator of MidCoast Health System Senior TREK, El...