A Very HOT Day In Downtown Houston Texas -Roadside Oddities / Big President Heads & Walking The City

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024

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  • @MultiStrider
    @MultiStrider Місяць тому +75

    Houston. No matter how far or how long you drive, you're always in Houston. There's no escaping the traffic once you're caught! Good luck Woo!

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  Місяць тому +32

      It’s a huge city

    • @JennAndAmy
      @JennAndAmy Місяць тому

      Lived in Houston for 10+ years. The traffic in Austin is much worse than Houston. No infrastructure planning here.

    • @conniecrawford5231
      @conniecrawford5231 Місяць тому +4

      @@TheDailyWoo You showed some very unattractive surroundings,I.e. trash,traffic, etc. Not an appealing area!The Presidential heads were originally in Williamsburg,VA!

    • @DJMetzler337
      @DJMetzler337 Місяць тому +4

      @@conniecrawford5231, Discovery Green is beautiful. It’s a park downtown.

    • @Danny-yv8bq
      @Danny-yv8bq Місяць тому

      There's alot of C.H.U.D.S here Adam.

  • @rodrigogil1921
    @rodrigogil1921 Місяць тому +13

    As a Houston resident what in gods green earth made you come here in the middle of July

    • @zx713
      @zx713 Місяць тому

      Baseball.

  • @sandrap6321
    @sandrap6321 Місяць тому +11

    Beware Imposter Attendant...cracked me up!

  • @rictusnithor5602
    @rictusnithor5602 Місяць тому +24

    15:07 I believe it's supposed to be a cello. Also, a bass can be played with a bow.

    • @cag19549
      @cag19549 Місяць тому +3

      The building is called the Lyric Center. He's now in the Theater District.

    • @Bearedd
      @Bearedd Місяць тому +2

      As a former stand up bassist, I was cringing when he said that. I know he played guitar bass but still…

  • @jeffcyr2182
    @jeffcyr2182 Місяць тому +9

    Did anyone else notice the benches at the library were shaped like open books ?

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    @GallahamJoyJohn Місяць тому +55

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      @RafaelFelipeJoaquin Місяць тому

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  • @brianking973
    @brianking973 Місяць тому +8

    Apparently the president heads were made by an artist that made those Beatles statues. That is his private studio they are in. David Adickes is his name. Very cool. Be safe

  • @brondageorge
    @brondageorge Місяць тому +10

    Boy Adam - you really chose the best time of the year to come visit us 😀 And that you braved walking all around downtown in this summer heat. Not something us locals would even attempt 😀 Hope you enjoyed your time here in the Houston area.

    • @robinbraxton5345
      @robinbraxton5345 Місяць тому

      He's used to Orlando heat and humidity where it routinely is 98 degrees 🥵

  • @Mszahnclass95
    @Mszahnclass95 Місяць тому +2

    I can handle dry heat but not muggy an humid .really give you an everyone living in Florida alot credit .❤

  • @zx713
    @zx713 Місяць тому +5

    The Post used to the main flagship Post Office for Houston. It was massive. And it’s very popular now as a Food Hall.

  • @katieroo1980
    @katieroo1980 Місяць тому +9

    The insects making the noise in the trees are called cicadas. They're annoying. I've gotten used to hearing them during the summer months.

  • @davea5794
    @davea5794 Місяць тому +1

    I've never heard Houston described as "not humid". The average relative humidity is 89%.

  • @jason_kucera
    @jason_kucera 25 днів тому +1

    You just showed me so much more about my city than I’ve ever realized was there. Sometimes we even know it’s there and never find the time to check it out.
    (That river is also a bayou. You don’t want none of that.)

  • @davidmanna5548
    @davidmanna5548 Місяць тому +3

    Howdy Adam!! Welcome to Texas.. I live 45 mins. from Houston in a small town near 1-10.. I Hope you Enjoy your time here and you will Enjoy Minute Maid Park.. Go Astros!!! ⚾⚾😙😏😎 The Woo in Texas!!!

  • @Tim_Worldly
    @Tim_Worldly Місяць тому +1

    Hey man, you came to my town. I hope you liked it and had fun. Congratulations on winning the series. Love your vids.

    • @JCourts2k23
      @JCourts2k23 25 днів тому +1

      Yep, then we got the sweep 🧹 in TB!!

  • @Stev0BabaGhanoush
    @Stev0BabaGhanoush Місяць тому +3

    Welcome to Houston! Enjoy this terrible weather and stay safe!

  • @joseluiscastillo6170
    @joseluiscastillo6170 Місяць тому +2

    I grew up in Houston and oh how it has grown in 50 years. I haven't been back since 2013. Enjoy your visit...so many roads.

  • @amyheltonwalker
    @amyheltonwalker Місяць тому +1

    Hey, Texas! Much love from Southeastern Kentucky! ❤️🇺🇸

  • @bonniej8931
    @bonniej8931 Місяць тому +2

    You are in my neck of the woods now! I live 25 minutes north of IAH Airport, so this is where I have grown up! Houston is a big City!! Oilers, Astros, Astroworld, Rockets, Texans, NASA.....

  • @karenradach7551
    @karenradach7551 Місяць тому +5

    Welcome, from central Texas

  • @kareng8499
    @kareng8499 Місяць тому +3

    Enjoy our feels like temps 104

  • @jankehoe6078
    @jankehoe6078 Місяць тому +3

    The dog's name was Milley and Barbara helped her write a book for children.

  • @marissacabrales
    @marissacabrales Місяць тому +2

    So cool that you came to Houston! I hope you enjoyed your stay and got to try some good food.

  • @lcm4186
    @lcm4186 Місяць тому +2

    Hey Adam . . . your travel commentaries are just soooo KOOL! Thanx for your 'views', and choices of edited format! Can't wait to see your overseas coverages, next year . . . Be cautious, observant, and careful! :>)

  • @thomasgraham1138
    @thomasgraham1138 Місяць тому +3

    Hey Adam... You absolutely CAN use a bow on an upright bass.

  • @BIGTIMBERFILMS
    @BIGTIMBERFILMS Місяць тому +2

    You were so close to the Wortham Center. It was one of the filmminglocations for RoboCop 2.

    • @kylecain6685
      @kylecain6685 Місяць тому

      Yep! I watched a couple of scenes being filmed just outside the building.

  • @cslarch
    @cslarch Місяць тому +3

    I was born and raised (49 years) in the Houston area and I have never seen the majority of what you covered! Thank you for spotlighting our city…the good, the bad and unfortunately the ugly!

  • @bob4364
    @bob4364 Місяць тому +6

    Hello Adam great video while visiting downtown Houston, TX..Stay cool while enjoying your stay there..Have a good one..

  • @cathycarroll2405
    @cathycarroll2405 Місяць тому +4

    The parabolic dishes might work better if the camera microphone was facing the dish not the opposite dish.

  • @mandymorrow5473
    @mandymorrow5473 Місяць тому +2

    LOL. My captions said, "Adam the Yoo here!" 😂😂😂

  • @UnkleHeavy
    @UnkleHeavy Місяць тому +4

    Loved the quick Mustaine imitation! 😁🤘

  • @VirtualRobotsRevolt
    @VirtualRobotsRevolt Місяць тому +4

    The post was the post office. I used to drop mail off there all the time. I haven't been back since they transformed it into that music hall and lunch area.

  • @mariaday712
    @mariaday712 Місяць тому +3

    David Adickes is the artist for both the President heads and the Beatles statues.

  • @travissapp4961
    @travissapp4961 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome I've been to Houston Texas cool place 😎 what's up glad your having fun 😁

  • @peteschutza3566
    @peteschutza3566 Місяць тому

    Downtown Houston is so clean and actually pedestrian friendly nowadays! A far cry from when I lived downtown in the late 70's. Nice going Houston! Thanks for the video, Woo-dude.

  • @MattSeabolt
    @MattSeabolt Місяць тому +2

    Adam. My guy. I think you’re getting in shape.

  • @Cynthia.B_87
    @Cynthia.B_87 Місяць тому

    How have I lived in Houston my whole life and never knew any of this existed. Mind blown 🤯. Thanks Adam. ❤

  • @jay_7139
    @jay_7139 Місяць тому +4

    Welcome to H-Town!

  • @craftycronecorner215
    @craftycronecorner215 Місяць тому +1

    Adam the Woo in a woo-woo shop! Am dead. 😆

  • @philo5096
    @philo5096 Місяць тому +1

    Great vid woomin, thanx.

  • @randomchaos5139
    @randomchaos5139 Місяць тому +5

    Post houston was once a post office and Magick Cauldron is an awesome store, been here forever

  • @brendawhisenhunt8444
    @brendawhisenhunt8444 Місяць тому +2

    Hi Adam - enjoy Houston!

  • @tomklock568
    @tomklock568 Місяць тому +1

    Never been to Houston, in fact only once in Texas in a flight change. Enjoy your time and showing us some of the sights.

  • @carolpisarski9307
    @carolpisarski9307 Місяць тому +2

    There must be a reason you left beautiful OC to fly to Houston of all places! Argh! I’m sure I’ll find out! Stay safe- enjoy your travels. Hugs!

  • @ClassicTVwesternnut
    @ClassicTVwesternnut Місяць тому +2

    Adam, Barbara Bush’s Springer Spaniel name was Millie ❤ thanks for the great video😊

  • @HarrisonJBounel
    @HarrisonJBounel Місяць тому

    One place you have to see if you're in Houston is . . . . The Orange Show!!
    It's a place built by one man dedicated to the Orange. It's folk artsy but he was all into it and now decades later after his death it's still around and drawing visitors.

  • @Del-Lebo
    @Del-Lebo Місяць тому +2

    Anish Kapoor is also the guy who made The Bean in Chicago! 😃

  • @robyndavis3043
    @robyndavis3043 Місяць тому +4

    Those library “benches,” look like “opened books;” and, (now late) Fmr. Barbara Bush used to teach small children.

  • @danielj316
    @danielj316 Місяць тому +2

    The Post used to be a US Post Office. We used to use their parking lot for special events before the repurpose.

  • @jtkachlmeier
    @jtkachlmeier Місяць тому +1

    It's like a James Bond film with the sculptures and the train.

  • @jayhuskey2280
    @jayhuskey2280 Місяць тому +2

    Bro, just straight raw dogin H-town on foot is wild my guy! I lived there for the 1st 37 years of my life. Moved to the Texas Hill County, between Austin and San Antonio 10 years ago and never looked back! 😅😅

  • @joesherer6961
    @joesherer6961 Місяць тому +2

    I once was a victim of the imposter attendant, in SF like 20 years ago, the parking lot attendant was laying on the horn, as i was paying the homeless dude, who gave me change from his shoe. Lesson learned, could have used the sign back then.

  • @Relic827
    @Relic827 Місяць тому +3

    It’s a cello, Adam 😂

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr Місяць тому

    Adam risking his life for us. Thank You sir this was one heckuva fun walking tour . Sorry about your Rays cleaning house lately.

  • @ShelleeGraham
    @ShelleeGraham Місяць тому +1

    21:08 Jacob the Carpetbagger’s favorite President John Quincy Adams! 🇺🇸 💼

  • @mistysissell9467
    @mistysissell9467 Місяць тому

    I live north of Houston. I was born at St Joseph’s hospital in Downtown Houston. Have a good trip.😎🤠🎉

  • @davea5794
    @davea5794 Місяць тому

    The "river" is actually Buffalo Bayou, and Post Houston used to be a USPS post office.

  • @cag19549
    @cag19549 Місяць тому +2

    The "muddy river" is Buffalo Bayou

  • @victorwatson8741
    @victorwatson8741 Місяць тому

    Old school video, I love it.. It's your calling Woo adventure. Get out there . This is the old school Woo. You look great don't lose it. God Bless . Long time Follower.

  • @matthewfarmer2520
    @matthewfarmer2520 Місяць тому +1

    Good morning Adam 😎📸 Houston we have a problem lol its hot 🥵 in Houston. Well Adam ur from Florida it's hot down there also the heat will smack you lol.

  • @corinth1121
    @corinth1121 Місяць тому +1

    Adam the Woo in big Ole Houston, Texas.....the heat is certainly on the street down there.. looks a bit like Philadelphia skyline.......idk, it's a city in the hot southern sun, but there are probably, definitely goodies to see and yummy things to eat....and art, man hands on interesting art work, 🎉 so yeah why not, can I join you? In sprit and audience mode, Mr Woo......mk🎉

  • @jameshalsell5769
    @jameshalsell5769 Місяць тому +5

    You need to check out the tunnels in downtown Houston. It's a city under the city.

  • @cag19549
    @cag19549 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome to Texas! I lived and worked in Houston for a long time before relocating to the Austin area (Pflugerville). I see that Hootens lawyers office is still there.

  • @tracyrobson5175
    @tracyrobson5175 Місяць тому +14

    I feel like you really put your life at risk walking in downtown Houston. I live 2 1/2 hours from Houston & the best part about Houston to me is when its in your rear view mirror!

    • @cag19549
      @cag19549 Місяць тому +4

      That's not true. I lived and worked in Houston, and the only bad part he was in was the lawyers office location that looked like a train. He walked the theater district, which is perfectly safe. You can see the Lyric Center and the Alley Theater. He must be taking several ubers because now, as I'm watching, he's in front of the fountain near Rice University.

    • @zx713
      @zx713 Місяць тому +2

      No risk. I’ve lived downtown since 2010 and never had one issue. Downtown is a gem. Walkable. Astros. Rockets. Dynamo. Arts. Theater. Concerts. Food. Parks.

    • @Jessicanyc
      @Jessicanyc Місяць тому +1

      Orlando is full of crime 😮

    • @UTHookEmHorns73
      @UTHookEmHorns73 Місяць тому

      That isn't true at all. SMH! I've lived, played, walked, biked, & worked all over Houston all my life without any problems what so ever.

  • @alanparr3499
    @alanparr3499 Місяць тому +6

    The device he's using is called a bow. LOL

  • @AlCoholsghost
    @AlCoholsghost Місяць тому

    Can't wait for the marathon! Fit by 50! Fist bump. Rock and roll

  • @chrisstephens5310
    @chrisstephens5310 Місяць тому +2

    great video

  • @dshock2903
    @dshock2903 Місяць тому

    Love the stream. You seem to always find something interesting when you visit different cities.

  • @ashleyyoung952
    @ashleyyoung952 Місяць тому

    Another crazy adventure. Been to Dallas but not Houston. Love to see off the beaten track places thanks to you.

  • @madj3202911238
    @madj3202911238 Місяць тому +3

    The place that you went to that said the post...it used to be part of the post office.

  • @ExKUKicker
    @ExKUKicker Місяць тому

    Houston...Houston means that I'm one day closer to yoooou... 🎶🎶🎶

  • @coldrawks
    @coldrawks Місяць тому

    H-town baby!!! My city for life.

  • @VirtualRobotsRevolt
    @VirtualRobotsRevolt Місяць тому +1

    My hometown! Nice video. :) I used to work for the Houston Chronicle which was downtown next to the tallest building in Houston and Texas (Chase Tower). I would walk around town all the time. Especially the tunnels downtown which is where 90% of all the lunch places are.

  • @Derek-fi4bw
    @Derek-fi4bw Місяць тому +3

    Adam you should go watch Deadpool and wolverine it's definitely worth your time and money Ryan Reynolds is indeed marvel Jesus.

  • @DarthTuba
    @DarthTuba Місяць тому +1

    Not sure if someone else mentioned this already, but I believe those giant heads came from an attraction called Presidents Park, which was originally located in the Williamsburg Virginia area. My wife and daughter and I visited it many years ago. I remember a news report about how it closed down and someone was collecting all of the heads. They looked exactly like what you were showing.

  • @nigel0434
    @nigel0434 Місяць тому +1

    Downtown has a tunnel system where people go between buildings with stores!

  • @housecut
    @housecut Місяць тому +3

    Barney was the Bush's dog in the White House

  • @quigonkenny
    @quigonkenny 28 днів тому

    You're either brave or a little crazy. I wouldn't want to hoof it around downtown Houaton in the middle of March, much less the (swamp) ass-end of July, and I've lived here my entire life... Hope you kept yourself hydrated beyond just the coffee...

  • @Mpact-75
    @Mpact-75 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome to Houston Adam! Hope you have a great time but do becareful walking around downtown. I know you love filming locations (as I do), Houston has a few such as Robocop 2. Check out the Wortham Center, there was a key sequence shot there! 😎👍

  • @sarahb7440
    @sarahb7440 Місяць тому +1

    Irma’s(Mexican Cuisine) is a must to eat at when downtown. Both locations are near Minute Maid Park

  • @Sam-02024
    @Sam-02024 Місяць тому

    Nice to see that Charlie Chaplin statue. Haven't been to Houston - thanks for the tour!

  • @TerriIncircles
    @TerriIncircles Місяць тому

    The traffic here is insane. And 610 once you enter it you do not leave! 😂
    Welcome to my hometown. I wish you would’ve had a meet up that would’ve been cool. Stay safe stay blessed.

  • @Big_Ted281
    @Big_Ted281 Місяць тому +16

    Adam did you know there is an underground mall under all those sky scrapers? There is a whole mall channel underground full of tunnels and stores.

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  Місяць тому +8

      I had no idea ! That’s pretty cool

    • @SargesCustoms
      @SargesCustoms Місяць тому +2

      I was just fixing to add that location. Welcome to H Town, Adam!

    • @conniecrawford5231
      @conniecrawford5231 Місяць тому +4

      @@TheDailyWooMontreal also has a huge underground mall area to escape the winter weather 😊

    • @josephferrara6309
      @josephferrara6309 Місяць тому +3

      Not necessarily a mall. Its an underground network of tunnels that we use in the summer to avoid the heat. There are restaurants and shops that the downtown workers use on their breaks.

    • @EnlistedBombin
      @EnlistedBombin Місяць тому +1

      I seen a documentary about those tunnels not to long ago said you can pretty much circumvent the whole street level.

  • @Travalingo
    @Travalingo Місяць тому

    8:47 that jogging is looking good Adam! You’re gonna rock that half marathon 🏃‍♂️ 💨

  • @devjaxvid
    @devjaxvid Місяць тому +19

    Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston passed away. The reason for the flags at Half Staff.

    • @cspat1
      @cspat1 Місяць тому +2

      Thank you, I knew if I came to comments someone would know.

    • @RockyRaccoon7262
      @RockyRaccoon7262 Місяць тому +1

      I gotta hand it to you, I don’t know how you walked around that long in that heat! 😮

  • @ekimzark
    @ekimzark Місяць тому +1

    Surprised we didn’t get any Astrodome content and some info on what was the greatest theme park in Texas that used to exist across the highway from it.

  • @LadyDragonsblood
    @LadyDragonsblood Місяць тому +1

    Great vlog today.... I love the random city walks, and all the interesting things you stop and show us!

  • @mamarey3060
    @mamarey3060 Місяць тому +2

    Loved the video! Had almost all of the Woo-isms I love. There were cones, Waaaarm, there goes the metrooo. Just needed an Arnold impersonation 😂

  • @jimechols4347
    @jimechols4347 Місяць тому

    Now the woo knows what it means to be bathed in sunlight 😂

  • @justcody85
    @justcody85 Місяць тому

    To me the picture of the guy on the sign looks like he is stepping in a fishtank to me for some reason instead of him not climbing in the landscape beds lol 🚧🛑 great video today Adam The Woo! Much ❤ bro!

  • @HOUSTON123A
    @HOUSTON123A Місяць тому

    Welcome to the greatest ❤️ city Houston Texas H H-TOWN

  • @gregorybolin4672
    @gregorybolin4672 Місяць тому

    It will be 101 tomorrow but the humidity is low right now 44 and that is all that counts

  • @MargieOliver
    @MargieOliver Місяць тому +3

    I live around 130 miles from Houston, in the piney woods of deep east Texas and I am melting.

  • @sarahbeth6776
    @sarahbeth6776 Місяць тому

    I know they say everything’s big in Texas but I’ve never seen such long trains like I have in Texas, anywhere. We drove alongside one for what felt like miles! It’s been a few years since I was there, thanks for sharingx

  • @martindavis4864
    @martindavis4864 Місяць тому

    I’ve lived in Houston for over 30 years and would never voluntarily visit here during the summer. You should have come here next week to catch the Texans first preseason home game!

  • @TheMouseAvenger
    @TheMouseAvenger Місяць тому +3

    Awesome, you're in my area! ^_^

  • @alecmccommon6808
    @alecmccommon6808 Місяць тому

    you walked right by my office! Should came outside

  • @debbie.d.a.5689
    @debbie.d.a.5689 Місяць тому

    You find such interesting things. I visited Houston few yrs ago and just found a couple of photo worthy things.

  • @iturtleyloveit
    @iturtleyloveit Місяць тому +2

    Welcome to Texas! I'm 2 hours north. I love Houston! And I love your channel, but I'm going to be rooting for my Astros! Stay cool and hydrate!

  • @Mr.Thrasha
    @Mr.Thrasha Місяць тому +1

    Wow, love those Oddities!! Very cool!