Guide to Houston, Texas, USA

Houston - America’s fourth largest city - epitomises the ‘boom and bust’ of the oil trade and entrepreneur spirit that made America. Founded on high dreams and the discovery of oil, big fortunes were quickly made and has lead to a confidence that’s seen off scandals, corporate excess, hurricanes and anything else in the pursuit of ‘The American Dream’.

Top reasons to visit Houston

Absorb the energy and Texas pride whilst admiring the many museums, throbbing nightlife and highly regarded performing arts scene.

Visit one of many ‘megachurches’, as the unofficial centre of the ‘Bible Belt’.

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Main areas of Houston

Downtown Houston

Famous for it’s skyline, Downtown Houston is the main commercial area with Sam Houston Park, City Hall, Penzoil Place

Museum District: Menil Galleries and Montrose

Five miles southwest of downtown, the Museum District is quieter and home to several museums and art galleries such as Menil Collections, Rothko Chapel. Montrose is one of the trendier neighbourhoods, including Wertheimer.

Museum District: Hermann Park and Rice University

the light rail system runs between the appealing Rice University area and Hermann Park, with more museums such as the Contemporary Arts Museum, Energy Hall and Museum of Fine Arts.

East Houston: Port of Houston and Orange Show

The fourth largest port in the US, Port Houston offers free boat tours whilst Orange Show is an exhibition centred around the orange industry, and Beer Can House continues the eccentricity.

When to go to Houston

Houston can be hot and especially humid - the centre has 7 miles of air-conditioned tunnels to avoid the summer heat.

Top Attractions in Houston

• Museum District
• Hermann Park
• Admire the view from the 60th floor of the Chase Tower
• Take a trip to Space Centre Houston
• Gulf Coast
• Historic Downtown Pub Crawl
• Houston Rodeo

Shopping in Houston

Eating in Houston

No visit to Houston is complete without trying the local delicacies, such as:-

• BBQ
• Mexican
• big juicy steaks

Recommended Restaurants - Breakfast Klub, Barnaby’s , Empire Cafe, Kenny and Ziggy’a New York Delicatessen, Niko Niko’s, Brennan’s of Houston, Hungry Farmer BBQ, Carrara’s, Da Marco, Hugo’s, Chuy’s, The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, Goode Company Barbecue, Downtown Aquarium, Texas Medical Centre.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Houston

• Coffee - Antidote, Catalina Coffee, Blacksmith
• Bars - Paradora, Dogwood, Ripcord, Hunter’s Pub, The Ginger Man, Byzantio Houston, Lucky’s Pub, Lei Low Bar, Rudyard’s, Saint Dane’s Bar and Grille, Guava Lamp, Meteor, Reserve 101
• Clubs - Wild West Houston, F Bar, Rich’s, Kryptonite, Maxwell’s, Super Happy Fun Land, Barbarella Houston, Venue, Limelight, The Drake, Lumen, Club 2020
• Live Music - Samba, Last Concert, Cottonwood, Maggiano’s
• Theatre - Alley Theatre, The Ensemble Theatre, Main Street Theatre, Hobby Centre for Performing Arts, Wortham Theatre Centre
• Museums - Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Holocaust Museum Houston

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