Anderson Fair, Houston

Name: Anderson Fair
Address: Houston, United States
Telephone: +1 713-528-8576

#58 among attractions in Houston

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Anderson Fair is one of the oldest folk and acoustic music venues in continuous operation in the United States. Located in the Montrose area of Houston, TX, it has been called an "incubator" of musical talent for the folk scene, especially during the folk music heyday of the 1960s-1980s. Notable performers who credit Anderson Fair as an important part of their careers include Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Robert Earl Keen, Lucinda Williams and many more. It has been featured in the documentary, For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair directed by Bruce Bryant and produced by Bryant and Jim Barham. ()

Coordinates: 29°45'1"N, 95°23'28"W

Address

Inner Loop (Neartown - Montrose)Houston United States

Contact

+1 713-528-8576

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Anderson Fair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: River Oaks Shopping Center, Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Eagle Houston.

1.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
River Oaks Shopping Center, Houston
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of one of Houston's most prestigious neighborhoods, the River Oaks Shopping Center stands as a beacon of upscale retail and dining. With its art deco architecture harking back to its establishment in 1937, this historic shopping center seamlessly...
0.9 miSW
Vast assembly of private art and artifacts
Menil Collection, Houston
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston's vibrant Montrose neighborhood, the Menil Collection stands as a tranquil oasis of art and culture. This remarkable museum, which opened to the public in 1987, houses the impressive private art collection of philanthropists John...
0.9 miS
Church, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Rothko Chapel, Houston
24 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Houston, the Rothko Chapel stands as a beacon of tranquility and introspection amidst the urban hustle. This non-denominational chapel, dedicated to modern art, was established in 1971 and has since become a landmark of spiritual...
~1400 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
7 min walk • Eagle Houston is a prominent venue within the vibrant city of Houston, United States, known for being a central hub for the LGBTQ community. Established as a leather bar, it has evolved into a space that welcomes a diverse crowd while maintaining its roots in the...
1.1 miN
Cemetery
Glenwood Cemetery, Houston
28 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Developed in 1871, the first professionally designed cemetery in the city accepted its first burial in 1872.
1 miS
Museum, Art museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston
26 min walk • The Byzantine Fresco Chapel is a part of the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, near the University of St. Thomas. From February 1997 to February 2012, it displayed the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size and importance in the entire western hemisphere.
~1430 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Montrose Mining Company, Houston
7 min walk • Montrose Mining Company is a gay bar in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Having opened in March 1978, it is the oldest gay bar in Houston since the closing of EJ's in June 2014. Although it mainly caters to the leather and Levi's subcultures, it is regularly attended by all members of the LGBT community.
1 miNE
Park, Trail
Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston
27 min walk • Eleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years.
1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Houston Fire Museum, Houston
26 min walk • The Houston Fire Museum, also known as the Fire Museum of Houston, is located in the Midtown District of Houston, Texas. The museum contains interactive exhibits and displays featuring antique and modern firefighting paraphernalia.
0.8 miNE
Tomb
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch, Houston
20 min walk • The Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch is one of three branches of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The branch is located on Allen Parkway in the Fourth Ward of Houston, Texas. The 297,000-square-foot building, which includes the second largest currency vault in the country, was designed by architect Michael Graves.
0.7 miE
Library
African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston
18 min walk • African American Library at the Gregory School is a branch of the Houston Public Library in the Fourth Ward, Houston. The library preserves historical information about the African-American community in Houston. It is the city's first library to focus on African-American history and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anderson Fair?

Nearby attractions include Neartown Houston, Houston (11 min walk), The Printing Museum, Houston (14 min walk), Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston (17 min walk), Courtlandt Place, Houston (18 min walk).

How to get to Anderson Fair by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anderson Fair:

Bus

FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Ensemble/HCC • Lines: Red (28 min walk)
McGowen • Lines: Red (28 min walk)