Offbeat Houston landmarks that only locals will probably appreciate

PHOTOS: Offbeat Houston landmarks that only natives will probably appreciate

Go in practically every direction away from downtown and you'll find some offbeat landmark, somewhere that only we Houstonians could love.

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Go in practically every direction away from downtown and you'll find some offbeat landmark, somewhere that only we Houstonians ... more Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 98 Caption Close Offbeat Houston landmarks that only locals will probably appreciate 1 / 98 Back to Gallery

People who aren't from Houston will never understand. They're "out of the loop," if you will. But there are some places in the city that fill residents with pride and excitement, even if they might not appear like much to outsiders.

For example, the 7700 block of Cullen may not scream "iconic" but it was the original location of Screwed Up Records & Tapes, where DJ Screw and the Screwed Up Click hailed from. It later moved to West Fuqua.

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Some things in the Bayou City require a lifetime of living here to fully appreciate or have pride in, or at least a few sweaty summers under your belt spent with the A/C permanently cranked down to 65 degrees.

Click the gallery above to see some of the offbeat Houston landmarks that only locals will appreciate.

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