Inside Guide to Travel in Houston Texas

Inside Guide to Travel in Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States. It is the largest city within Texas, so there is always something new to explore. It is home to more than 2 million people and covers nearly 600 square miles of Texas.

While Houston is an economic capital in the west, it has a diverse economic portfolio to offer to those who are looking to live and work in the city. They have much of the economy wrapped up in aeronautics, technology, energy, and manufacturing. Houston is second in leading the country with the most Fortune 500 headquarters located within the city. Houston is also a major producer of oilfield equipment. Even the Port of Houston sees a lot of business because it ranks first in international waterborne tonnage handled.

Because of its close proximity to the country of Mexico, Houston has a rich, multicultural population. Because there are so many different cultures, there are a ton of museums to check out that feature many of these cultures. For convenience, Houston has a Museum district that puts many of the city's most famous and popular museums right within a small neighborhood area. More than seven million visitors come to see the museums in the district each year. Some of the most popular museums in the district are: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Holocaust Museum Houston, the Houston Zoo, and the Contemporary Arts Museum. Nearby the museum district you can see the Rothko Chapel and the Menil Collection.

Not only does Houston have a great museum district, it also has a wonderful Theater District. Houston is only one of five cities in the United States that offer year-round resident companies that perform in all of the major performing arts. The city has a very active performing arts scene, and some of the best in Houston entertainment can be found right in the heart of the theater district. There are nine different performing arts organizations based in the city and six different performance halls.

If you want to catch great music in Houston, you will want to check out some of the bars and clubs. You can find places that play music of every different taste: from rock to country, blues to Tejano. There is even Houston hip-hop, which is a vibrant and local music scene that attracts a lot of crowds. Houston gives hip-hop a special southern flavor that is unlike any other hip-hop in the country. Many local acts from Houston have achieved some level of commercial success.

Annual events are the best times to come visit Houston. Not only will you be able to see the permanent features of the city, you will also get to take in some great entertainment events. One of the most famous events in Houston is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This is nearly a month long event (20 days on average) that occurs in February and March. Among other interesting events and festivals in Houston is the annual night time Houston Pride Parade, held in late June. There is also the Houston Greek Festival, the Art Car Parade, and the Houston International Festival, celebrating the international culture of the city.

Houston can be a great escape for anyone that wants to explore the culture and community of the west. Some of the best times to visit Houston are during the spring and fall, which will make sure that you avoid the summer travel season as well as the winter Texans that travel to the city during the winter. You will be able to find a lot of fun and adventure for yourself, or for the whole family, so bring them along on your trip to Houston. You will be able to do and see so much that you will have to come back again and again in order to see and do it all in Houston.