New Contest: Houston CityPass Tickets, $25 Carrabba’s, $25 Chuy’s

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

cotc-membersitesTODAY MARKS THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH of the Cities on the Cheap network, which offers cheap deals and steals throughout North America.  Why do you care?  As part of the network at Houston on the Cheap, we’re having another contest to celebrate the launch — and giving you a chance to win prizes!   How would you like another chance to win two Houston CityPass tickets for admission to six of Houston’s top attractions?  Or a $25 gift card to Carrabba’s or Chuy’s?  Check out the details below…

THE PRIZES:

  • Two Houston CityPass tickets– includes admission to Downtown Aquarium, Houston Zoo, Space Center Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science and your choice between The Health Museum and George Ranch Historial Park and your choice between Museum of Fine Arts Houston and The Children’s Museum of Houston.  CityPass is valid for 9 days after visiting your first attraction.
  • $25 at Carrabba’s, a wonderful Italian restaurant that started right here in Houston
  • $25 at Chuy’s, a famous Tex-Mex restaurant that started in Austin but got to Houston as quick as it could!
  • NEW: $25 at The Coffee Groundz, a midtown coffee house/community hangout

    To Enter:
    Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win.  Your e-mail will not be displayed… this will only be used for me to contact the winner.  You’ll earn a chance for a bonus entry by subscribing to Houston on the Cheap by e-mail or RSS feed–click the Feed button at the top navigation bar and sign up.  Then leave a comment below the contest post telling me you’ve done so…

    The Deadline:
    One winner will be selected using a random number generator (random.org) from all comments received by Sunday, March 15, at 6 p.m. central.  Winner will be announced March 16, on this blog.
  • 86 Responses to “New Contest: Houston CityPass Tickets, $25 Carrabba’s, $25 Chuy’s”

    Greg Lambert Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 8:16 am

    Very cool. I use the CityPass for my kiddos while visiting Seattle last year. Best deal around, hands down!!

    Anna Herrera Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 9:59 am

    This website is great with great information for everyone to use.

    kim milburn Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Vicki this is awesome I kept seeing your posts about it but didnt click on it….Im glad I did…free yummy food! With 3 teens this is fantastic

    Amy Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Yummy…now I’m craving Chuy’s creamy jalapeno dressing!

    Jacqueline Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:15 am

    I didn’t know Carraba’s started here in Houston!

    Lori Powell Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:20 am

    Sign me up! Thanks for doing all the legwork for us!

    Jeanne Elder Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Another contest? The prize is great and the ‘work’ is effortless! Great job, Vicki!

    Ron Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Where are the free golf passes????

    Tiffany Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Very cool! What a great idea!!!

    Terry Teal Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:33 am

    I can use all the help to find cheap things to do with two kids. This website looks neat.

    Nellie Chavez Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:40 am

    Please enter me! I have already placed you on my feeds as well!

    Cheryl Toon Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Thank you so much for giving us opportunities to win these FABULOUS contests! And for what…looking at a site that saves us money!! How COOL is that! Thank you Vicki! Keep ‘em coming!

    Erica Arguello Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Awesome website! Who doesn’t love free things lol?! I’m always looking for family-oriented things to do! Thanks!

    Delynn Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 10:53 am

    Thanks for the contests and the great information!

    Deb0725 Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I would love to win any of these prizes!! thank you for the site- I just got it from our MOM’s group and will definitely keep it bookmarked from now on!

    Melinda Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 11:30 am

    How fun! I have family in Austin, and would love to use these passes to show them around town during a visit!

    Carmen Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 11:30 am

    What a GREAT site this is! As a mother of twins we look for all the cheap things to do around the city. Thanks for creating this site.

    Kim Gates Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Congrats Vicki!!!
    Keep the information coming, we can use all the help we can get.

    Yvette Watson Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 11:41 am

    I’m telling all my friend’s about this site!

    Barbette Driver Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    Awesome, I’m moving to Houston and the passes would be awesome to show me around town and what Houston has to offer. Thanks for a site to help save money. I’ll pass along.

    JESSICA WINTERS Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    I am telling all my friends too!

    Larry Berger Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    Vicki, this is great information! It is a big help!

    Wendy Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    I’m glad I found this site…we’re always looking for deals around town! Thanks :)

    Caralyn Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks so much–I will spread the word!

    Jessica Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Awesome! looking forward to deals around town!!!

    Tami White Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    We do need deals!

    Chris R. Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    Keep up the good work

    Bryant Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Congrats on the official launch!

    Lin Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Fantastic! Hope I win!

    Hernando C. Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Sounds like a good deal.

    Meghann Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    Pick me pick me!

    Jessica Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    With twins on the way and two other little ones already running around the house, we need to save money! Thanks for sharing this “priceless” info!

    Jose Gonzales Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Always looking for fun ,free atteactons to pass the time at and enjoy. Thanks!

    Jennifer Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    Sign me up – I’d love to win! Great site/great info!

    Amy F. Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    This is a great way for me to get good prices on things we’d normally do! This is a site that needs to be part of my “favorites”.

    Sherry Jemison Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    I added Houston on the Cheap to my home page. Thanks for the great information!

    Sara Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    What a great site!

    Margaret Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    I’m really enjoying your blog and all the neat information! I subscribed and am now waiting to win for my grandchildren! :)

    Stacey Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Awesome website with great info!

    Nancy Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Wow ! This is an awesome site !!! Thanks.

    Michelle Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 8:31 am

    I would like to throw my name in the hat, too!! I love your site and check it daily! Thanks Vicki!

    Anelise Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am

    Hey, I’ve really been enjoying this site. I’m always checking in.

    Brooke Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 8:48 am

    I’m in.
    Too bad I already have the RSS feed.

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    March 11th, 2009 at 9:32 am

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    Victoria Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 9:33 am

    Awesome giveaway! Two of my favorite restaurants! Thanks.

    Victoria Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 9:34 am

    I’m a subscriber!

    Jessica Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Mr.Kotter, Mr. Kotter!! Um, I mean, I subscribed.

    Rose Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Subscribing to keep informed and maybe rewarded.

    Abe Buckingham Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I would enjoy anything free or low priced Thanks for the offers here

    Sara Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    There’s only one C missing, and that would be my mom Carol who would join my family to enjoy any of one of these contest wins!

    Melissa D. Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    Too cool, Vicki! I love your website! Can’t wait to learn of more places to go and things to do for cheap – our family of five could definitely use some tips! I also subscribed to Houston on the Cheap via email; so, I’m hoping my two chances may make me your lucky winner!!!!

    Raj Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Houston on the cheap.. Excellent! Need to save some $$$.

    kelly Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    i likes food!

    Chris Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 4:25 am

    EXCELLENT

    Elizabeth Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 6:56 am

    Great idea!!

    Stephanie Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 7:04 am

    Houston needs this! Love it!

    Kandi Fuchs Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 7:16 am

    Put my name in the hat!

    Emily Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Great site! Thanks!!!

    John Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Awesome. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of some of the deals! Added the feed to my google reader.

    Lokson Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 10:39 am

    It was about time someone came up with a great website that targets local markets. Thumbs up to this great site! PS: I hope I win.

    Stephanie Elsesser Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Great info!!! Thank you!!!

    saminder gumer Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    sounds like a great site. i can’t wait to check it out.

    Jessica Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    Just found this website today.. I love it!

    Denise Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Awesome idea! A great way to discover new places in a big city!

    Marie Says:
    March 12th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    My big guy and my little guy would enjoy any of these prizes!

    Danielle Bourgeois Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 8:56 am

    Wow, I feel silly – I didn’t even know we had a city pass! What a wonderful idea, though. I love Houston – been here for 8 years – and we still love exploring it. This city (and its people) never ceases to amaze me.

    Carrie Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Enter me, please!

    HS@ Our Debt Blog Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 9:03 am

    I could use the $25 to go eat!!

    Thanks..

    HS

    Carrie Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 9:04 am

    Subscribed! Great prizes!

    Jim Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 9:06 am

    Great Giveaways as well as Bargain prices on other top attractions. Well-timed site offering deals while cutting costs. Great idea.

    Suzanne H Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 9:43 am

    Just found your site- I am very excited to browse through it! Thanks for sharing such awesome info :o ).

    Carol Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 9:53 am

    Does it get better than free??? Hmmm….. NO.

    Amber R Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 10:58 am

    Looking forward to finding out some great deals from following you on Twitter!

    Michelle Ramsey Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    This is a cool website, with awsome info for people who want to have fun, but don’t want to spend a lot of money:)

    Brenda C Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    How exciting it is
    to find cheap fun!
    The economy is wicked
    and vacations are done.

    It’s now a STAYcation
    for the kids and I -
    They’d love the aquarium-
    and then I’d love some wine!

    Linda Grandstaff Says:
    March 14th, 2009 at 9:09 am

    please add me to the contest

    J.McCorquodale Says:
    March 14th, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    How could I have not known about this sight? I followed a link from CraigsList and I LOVE it!
    I just signed up for Houston on the Cheap by e-mail. Keep up the good work, Vicki and thanks for all the info!

    Amanda Clark Says:
    March 15th, 2009 at 12:49 am

    I am so glad there was nothing on at 1:45am and I decided to search the web. This website will be very useful for me as well as my friends!! I will spread the word! We all need to be a little cheap sometimes! ;) ~

    DeAnna Ranheim Says:
    March 15th, 2009 at 10:55 am

    I’m feeling lucky today- just bought airline tickets to Houston for a May trip and was searching for CityPass tickets… almost bought them and then stumbled upon this web! I’ll be checking back here often! Thanks!

    Launch Contest Ends 6 p.m. Today! | Houston On The Cheap Says:
    March 15th, 2009 at 1:27 pm

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    Debbie Nunley Says:
    March 15th, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    thanks for the great new site!! I will make sure to keep watching it!

    shannon baldus Says:
    March 20th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    this is a great website i have been looking for one just like it for a couple of months. Its hard to find things to do around houston at a low price. thank you very much.

    TIna Wina Says:
    March 20th, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    Thanks for the cool stuff on the website,

    Very helpful =)

    Dani Says:
    March 21st, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    AM I to late to give this a shot?

    crystal blakeley Says:
    April 8th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    GREAT! Coming to Houston soon, this would come in handy!

    Frank Bedra Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Fantastic site This is what makes Houston so enjoyable for all young and old, it really is a melting pot of people and ideas. This site shows what Houston is all about! I look forward to future enjoyment brought forth by the group that established this site.
    Keep us posted and keep Houston smiling!

     
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