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Montrose (sometimes "The Montrose") is the name of a neighborhood and also an area in Houston, Texas. . Although Montrose Boulevard extends from the I-10 freeway south to the Mecom Fountain north of Hermann Park, the Montrose neighborhood is usually thought of as the area centered around the intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road. Once a magnet for the hippie movement, Houstonians would consider it as a hybrid of both the Haight-Ashbury and the Castro.
The district is sometimes called Near town. Montrose, originally envisioned as a planned community and/or streetcar suburb dating back to the early 20th Century before the development of River Oaks, hosts a significant diverse community of young adults, punk rockers, artists, as well as a vibrant thrift / vintage / second-hand shopping district. Shopping and restaurants are all found here.
During the 1960s and 1970s, the Montrose was known for its Bohemian flavor - this would spawn both the Westheimer Colony Art Festival in 1971, and the subsequent street fair in 1973, which would become known as the Westheimer Street Festival.
The Montrose, like Haight-Ashbury, is still a central location for teen runaways in the southeast Texas region.
If you enjoy things "eclectic", the Montrose area is by far the most interesting section of the city. Considering that it blends right into the Museum District, it's no great surprise that numerous artist hangouts line the streets. If you happen to be in the right place at the right time, you can probably walk away with a quickly done caricature or other pieces of original art at a price that will amaze you.
Beyond the artistic, shopping in the area is on the funky side. You'll find lots of stores that feature vintage clothing, retro resale items and some of the most interesting jewelry creations you'll ever lay eyes on. If you're curious about what the future holds, visit one of the area's psychic specialists for a palm or tarot card reading. The area also holds a special place in the hearts of the gay and lesbian community and boasts quite a few of the city's most popular gay and lesbian nightspots. Both Chances and Mary's Lounge have been Montrose fixtures for years.
The numerous restaurants that dot the area are typically known for unique qualities as well. Take Boulevard Bistrot, for example. Its "sidewalk café in Paris" appearance is loaded with charm and appeal, which proves that "unique" does not necessarily mean "weird". So if you happen to find yourself gawking at a passerby with flaming pink hair, just remember that artistic genius often asserts itself in unusual ways, and it suddenly won't seem so strange. The key to enjoying the Montrose area is to remember that anything is possible and you should be prepared to see plenty that proves it. It will make for an interesting and fun afternoon. By the time you leave you just might find yourself wondering what your own hair would look like in a different shade.
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