Houston
Travel Guide - Houston, known
affectionately to citizens as the "Bayou City,"
is located on the southeast Texas coast of the Gulf
of Mexico. Founded by the Allen brothers in 1836,
Houston boasts an interesting and extensive history,
even serving as the temporary capital of the Republic
of Texas after the War of Independence from Mexico.
Today, Houston covers over 540 square miles and is
the fourth largest city in the United States of America.
Over 2 million people and 100 ethnic groups call the
city home, spreading their unique heritage and influence
out in every direction.
To this day, Houston is a booming city of commerce.
The Houston Ship Channel is the third largest deepwater
port in the United States with access to shipping
the world over. This has brought thousands of multicultural
people to the area to live and work. From the Third
Ward to Chinatown in the Southwest and every point
in between, Houston is known for fabulous dining and
great Houston attractions. You can
enjoy fine dining in the very posh area of River Oaks,
tantalizing Texas barbecue downtown, and even some
fresh seafood from the Kemah Boardwalk on Galveston
Bay. From live music venues of local talent, to the
sophisticated ambience of the symphony or ballet,
Houston has something to offer everyone of all ages
and genres.
A
couple can stay in one of the renovated early twentieth
century B & B's after having a fantastic night
out on the town, or a family of four or five can find
reasonable lodging accomodations and tons of affordable
family fun at the 55 acre Houston Zoo, or to the south
in Clear Lake at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
There are lots of great Houston
attractions to see while visiting
this great city. The art museums and shopping in Houston
are world class. After a long day of shopping at the
Galleria, you might find yourself in a cafe in the
eclectic Montrose area off Westheimer, sipping a cappuccino
and listening to open mike poetry. You should not
worry about falling ill on your trip to Houston. The
Texas Medical Center located off of Fannin, with its
fourteen hospitals, is world renowned.
The Bayou City is not just for pick
up truck driving, ten gallon hat wearing cowboys anymore.
Many great adventures await the open minded tourist.
Houstonians are a gracious people, and that old southern
charm exists in them all, no matter what their cultural
background may be. And while enjoying your stay in
the city, if a nice young man with a thick foreign
accent holds a door open for you, notice his shoes.
He might just be wearing cowboy boots.
Make sure you check out our Houston attractions
and tourism info. We have a detailed list of all the
best tourist attractions available.
