Quick answer
Grant Bynum’s #1 Uptown choice for a typical recent Aggie grad is West Village. It has the strongest combination of everyday walkability, restaurants, coffee, social activity, Katy Trail access and M-Line trolley access. Victory Park is the closest challenger, especially if you prefer newer high-rises and major sports/concert events. Grant’s full ranking is West Village, Victory Park, The Crescent, Turtle Creek, The Quad and State Thomas. Victory Park and Turtle Creek are nearby comparison areas rather than official Uptown districts.
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