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Houston is known for
1. Diversity:
The city of Houston is known for being one of the most diverse places to live in Texas.
2. Space and Science:
Since “Houston” was the first spoken word from the moon, the city of Houston has become known for its space and science contributions, and is the home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Rated as a global city, Houston has a variety of industries housed in the 4th largest city in the nation (according to 2010 Census). Energy, aeronautics, transportation, manufacturing, and with a leading health care sector, Houston’s resources for space and science provide tourists and residents an abundance of employment opportunities and educational assets.
3. Shopping:
One could spend days discovering “mom & pop” boutiques and nationally recognized retail outlets in Houston. Home to Texas’s largest mall, The Galleria, which stretches 2.5 million square feet of pure shopping gratification, the shopping in Houston offers folks an assortment of trendy prospects. Wear comfortable shoes and head west to Katy to experience why the suburb has been dubbed the leading outdoor retail outlet spot, hosting over 200 specialty stores within a 1.3 square mile hike.
4. Sports:
Grab your favorite sports team hat and head to Houston for professional football, baseball, basketball and soccer games. Home to Reliant Astrodome, Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, and BBVA Compass Stadium, sports enthusiasts flock to see the Astros, Texans, Dynamos and Rockets play their best game. If college sports are your thing, Houston has five prominent teams to watch! There are many minor leagues playing around town, including three women’s leagues. The city hosts a variety of annual sports themed events, including a running marathon, a PGA golf tournament and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
5. Theatre and Arts:
The heart of downtown Houston beats continuously, housing a 17-block area chock-full of performing arts organizations, galleries, plazas and movie theaters. The city of Houston has a rich and culturally diverse community, offering a plethora of live performances and art museums. The Houston Ballet, The Alley Theatre, and The Houston Grand Opera are internationally recognized for their artistic contributions. The city has also become one of Broadway’s leading stops for touring companies and a hub for legendary concerts. The Museum District, located just a hop, skip and a jump from downtown, offers visual art lovers an inspiring discovery of exhibits, collections and workshops.
6. Restaurants
Houston has become home to award winning restaurants and what The New York Post has called (2010), “one of the most satisfying food scenes in the country.” The diversity of Houston is demonstrated on every plate, offering tantalizing Tex-Mex to down home BBQ. Houston restaurants continue to serve visitors authentic recipes from a wide variety of countries and cultures. From fine dining to laid-back bar & grills, Houston’s culinary teams are taking big steps in the right direction.
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Houston
Houston is known for
1. Diversity:
The city of Houston is known for being one of the most diverse places to live in Texas.
2. Space and Science:
Since “Houston” was the first spoken word from the moon, the city of Houston has become known for its space and science contributions, and is the home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Rated as a global city, Houston has a variety of industries housed in the 4th largest city in the nation (according to 2010 Census). Energy, aeronautics, transportation, manufacturing, and with a leading health care sector, Houston’s resources for space and science provide tourists and residents an abundance of employment opportunities and educational assets.
3. Shopping:
One could spend days discovering “mom & pop” boutiques and nationally recognized retail outlets in Houston. Home to Texas’s largest mall, The Galleria, which stretches 2.5 million square feet of pure shopping gratification, the shopping in Houston offers folks an assortment of trendy prospects. Wear comfortable shoes and head west to Katy to experience why the suburb has been dubbed the leading outdoor retail outlet spot, hosting over 200 specialty stores within a 1.3 square mile hike.
4. Sports:
Grab your favorite sports team hat and head to Houston for professional football, baseball, basketball and soccer games. Home to Reliant Astrodome, Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, and BBVA Compass Stadium, sports enthusiasts flock to see the Astros, Texans, Dynamos and Rockets play their best game. If college sports are your thing, Houston has five prominent teams to watch! There are many minor leagues playing around town, including three women’s leagues. The city hosts a variety of annual sports themed events, including a running marathon, a PGA golf tournament and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
5. Theatre and Arts:
The heart of downtown Houston beats continuously, housing a 17-block area chock-full of performing arts organizations, galleries, plazas and movie theaters. The city of Houston has a rich and culturally diverse community, offering a plethora of live performances and art museums. The Houston Ballet, The Alley Theatre, and The Houston Grand Opera are internationally recognized for their artistic contributions. The city has also become one of Broadway’s leading stops for touring companies and a hub for legendary concerts. The Museum District, located just a hop, skip and a jump from downtown, offers visual art lovers an inspiring discovery of exhibits, collections and workshops.
6. Restaurants
Houston has become home to award winning restaurants and what The New York Post has called (2010), “one of the most satisfying food scenes in the country.” The diversity of Houston is demonstrated on every plate, offering tantalizing Tex-Mex to down home BBQ. Houston restaurants continue to serve visitors authentic recipes from a wide variety of countries and cultures. From fine dining to laid-back bar & grills, Houston’s culinary teams are taking big steps in the right direction.
Park
Located in the heart of Houston, Hermann Park welcomes an estimated six million visitors a year. Thanks to its proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, this 445-acre urban park is an important resource for many Houstonians.
While visitors come from across Houston and even from outside the city limits, the Park’s most frequent visitors come from its surrounding neighborhoods, which represent a diverse cross-section of Houston. As a free, safe, and enjoyable public space, Hermann Park brings people together and fosters a strong sense of community.
Hermann Park was recently named one of America’s great public spaces by the American Planning Association and the Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens was honored with the Landmark Award from Keep Houston Beautiful (Mayor’s Proud Partner Awards). Hermann Park is a wonderful place to spend a day. Whether you wish to ride the train along the Hermann Park Railroad, pedal around in a pedal boat on McGovern Lake, jog along the trails, or enjoy a peaceful moment in the Japanese Garden, Hermann Park offers countless opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrLocated in the heart of Houston, Hermann Park welcomes an estimated six million visitors a year. Thanks to its proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, this 445-acre urban park is an important resource for many Houstonians.
While visitors come from across Houston and even from outside the city limits, the Park’s most frequent visitors come from its surrounding neighborhoods, which represent a diverse cross-section of Houston. As a free, safe, and enjoyable public space, Hermann Park brings people together and fosters a strong sense of community.
Hermann Park was recently named one of America’s great public spaces by the American Planning Association and the Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens was honored with the Landmark Award from Keep Houston Beautiful (Mayor’s Proud Partner Awards). Hermann Park is a wonderful place to spend a day. Whether you wish to ride the train along the Hermann Park Railroad, pedal around in a pedal boat on McGovern Lake, jog along the trails, or enjoy a peaceful moment in the Japanese Garden, Hermann Park offers countless opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Memorial Park’s sheer size (1,500 acres, nearly twice the size of Central Park) and central location – in the heart of Houston – make it distinctive nationally. Further distinguishing Memorial Park is its cultural history as a former WWI training camp – Camp Logan – where 70,000 soldiers trained for battle. It is the only such camp remaining in the United States that has not been developed and is an archeologically protected site because of its role in WWI and the archeological features that remain. Memorial Park is where the sport of jogging was popularized nationally by Seymour Lieberman, the namesake for the Park’s locally-popular and nationally-acclaimed jogging trail.
Memorial Park Conservancy is a private, nonprofit organization that operates and maintains 1,100 of the Park’s 1,500 acres. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore, preserve and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow.
Founded in 2000, Memorial Park Conservancy aspires to implement principles of exceptional park management and stewardship in a successful public-private partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD). In 2015, Memorial Park Conservancy took over the day-to-day operations and maintenance of 1,100 of the 1,500 acres of Memorial Park.
Memorial Park Conservancy
7575 N Picnic LnMemorial Park’s sheer size (1,500 acres, nearly twice the size of Central Park) and central location – in the heart of Houston – make it distinctive nationally. Further distinguishing Memorial Park is its cultural history as a former WWI training camp – Camp Logan – where 70,000 soldiers trained for battle. It is the only such camp remaining in the United States that has not been developed and is an archeologically protected site because of its role in WWI and the archeological features that remain. Memorial Park is where the sport of jogging was popularized nationally by Seymour Lieberman, the namesake for the Park’s locally-popular and nationally-acclaimed jogging trail.
Memorial Park Conservancy is a private, nonprofit organization that operates and maintains 1,100 of the Park’s 1,500 acres. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore, preserve and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow.
Founded in 2000, Memorial Park Conservancy aspires to implement principles of exceptional park management and stewardship in a successful public-private partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD). In 2015, Memorial Park Conservancy took over the day-to-day operations and maintenance of 1,100 of the 1,500 acres of Memorial Park.
The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife and is committed to being a leader in the global effort to save animals in the wild. We are home to over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide the highest standard in animal care. Each year, we welcome over two million guests who come to experience our incredible animals and ecosystems, and through their admission ticket or membership, help us fund the protection efforts of the counterparts of every species at the Zoo, in the wild. Through guests visiting the Zoo, we support 49 wildlife conservation projects in 27 countries around the world. We are proud to be the second most visited Zoo in the US, and the most-attended cultural attraction in the region.
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Zoológico de Houston
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo connects communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife and is committed to being a leader in the global effort to save animals in the wild. We are home to over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide the highest standard in animal care. Each year, we welcome over two million guests who come to experience our incredible animals and ecosystems, and through their admission ticket or membership, help us fund the protection efforts of the counterparts of every species at the Zoo, in the wild. Through guests visiting the Zoo, we support 49 wildlife conservation projects in 27 countries around the world. We are proud to be the second most visited Zoo in the US, and the most-attended cultural attraction in the region.
Bar
Sleek dark-hued bar offering cocktails & global small plates, plus weekly steak nights & a patio.
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Bar 5015
5015 Almeda RdSleek dark-hued bar offering cocktails & global small plates, plus weekly steak nights & a patio.
Located in the East Village of Houston's edgy East Downtown, Chapman & Kirby is named after the founders of Houston. Chapman & Kirby was created to host Houston's diverse nightlife and upscale private events, with a food and craft cocktail menu created to celebrate the cultural depth and heritage of Houston.
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Chapman And Kirby
2118 Lamar StLocated in the East Village of Houston's edgy East Downtown, Chapman & Kirby is named after the founders of Houston. Chapman & Kirby was created to host Houston's diverse nightlife and upscale private events, with a food and craft cocktail menu created to celebrate the cultural depth and heritage of Houston.
Upbeat destination with a spacious garden offering comfort food & cocktails, plus shisha.
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Kamp Houston
6025 Westheimer RdUpbeat destination with a spacious garden offering comfort food & cocktails, plus shisha.
Upscale restaurant offering New American cuisine & a raw bar, plus a hookah & cocktail lounge.
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Thirteen by James Harden
1911 Bagby StUpscale restaurant offering New American cuisine & a raw bar, plus a hookah & cocktail lounge.
Food scene
Turkey Leg Hut owners Lynn and Nakia Price first introduced Texans to their mouthwatering turkey legs in a parking lot at the Houston Rodeo in 2015.
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Turkey Leg Hut
4830 Almeda RdTurkey Leg Hut owners Lynn and Nakia Price first introduced Texans to their mouthwatering turkey legs in a parking lot at the Houston Rodeo in 2015.
Laid-back outpost offering traditional soul food dishes alongside vegan choices & hearty sides.
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Soul Food Vegan
2901 Emancipation AveLaid-back outpost offering traditional soul food dishes alongside vegan choices & hearty sides.
Elevated breakfast, lunch & brunch menus in a stylish, rustic setting with a patio.
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Leeland House
2119 Leeland StElevated breakfast, lunch & brunch menus in a stylish, rustic setting with a patio.
Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StHotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
Cleo Lounge Tapas and Fine Music
9603 Broadway StreetUpscale Italian plates are the specialty at this airy, sophisticated restaurant with patio seating.
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Grotto Downtown
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasUpscale Italian plates are the specialty at this airy, sophisticated restaurant with patio seating.
Casually refined bistro serving French-inspired American food & a long list of sparkling wines.
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a'Bouzy
2300 Westheimer RdCasually refined bistro serving French-inspired American food & a long list of sparkling wines.
Go-to spot with patio seating for Gulf oysters, fresh seafood, prime steaks & signature cocktails.
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Willie G's Seafood
1640 W Loop SGo-to spot with patio seating for Gulf oysters, fresh seafood, prime steaks & signature cocktails.
ReMo's Cafe (BBQ / Soulfood)
8420 South Sam Houston Parkway WestAn outpost of a casual Louisiana-style chain serving Cajun boiled & fried seafood, po' boys & more.
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Ragin' Cajun
4302 Richmond AveAn outpost of a casual Louisiana-style chain serving Cajun boiled & fried seafood, po' boys & more.
Neighborhoods
Third Ward is an area of Houston, Texas, United States, that evolved from one of the six historic wards of the same name. It is located in the southeast Houston management district. Third Ward, located inside the 610 Loop is immediately southeast of Downtown Houston and to the east of the Texas Medical Center.
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Greater Third Ward
Third Ward is an area of Houston, Texas, United States, that evolved from one of the six historic wards of the same name. It is located in the southeast Houston management district. Third Ward, located inside the 610 Loop is immediately southeast of Downtown Houston and to the east of the Texas Medical Center.
Located in the heart of Houston, Texas Medical Center campus is home to leaders in research, medicine, and innovation in healthcare
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Texas Medical Center
Located in the heart of Houston, Texas Medical Center campus is home to leaders in research, medicine, and innovation in healthcare
The Downtown District has been a major player in most of the public/private projects that have transformed Downtown over the last decade. The District began its revitalization efforts in 1995 with five key goals in mind: accelerate the renewal of the city's urban core, with quality of life as the underlying theme: build a lasting constituency for Downtown; recruit investors, retailers and tenants while retaining those that already call Downtown home; promote a vibrant and diverse Downtown; and make Downtown clean, safe and attractive.
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Downtown Houston
The Downtown District has been a major player in most of the public/private projects that have transformed Downtown over the last decade. The District began its revitalization efforts in 1995 with five key goals in mind: accelerate the renewal of the city's urban core, with quality of life as the underlying theme: build a lasting constituency for Downtown; recruit investors, retailers and tenants while retaining those that already call Downtown home; promote a vibrant and diverse Downtown; and make Downtown clean, safe and attractive.
Sightseeing
Blaffer Art Museum is a non-collecting contemporary art museum located in the Arts District of the University of Houston campus. Housed in the university’s Fine Arts Building, it is part of the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
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Blaffer Art Museum
4173 Elgin StBlaffer Art Museum is a non-collecting contemporary art museum located in the Arts District of the University of Houston campus. Housed in the university’s Fine Arts Building, it is part of the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Emancipation Park and Emancipation Community Center are located at 3018 Emancipation Ave in the Third Ward area of Houston. It is the oldest park in Houston, and the oldest in Texas. In portions of the Jim Crow period it was the sole public park in the area available to African-Americans.
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Parque de la Emancipación
3018 Emancipation AveEmancipation Park and Emancipation Community Center are located at 3018 Emancipation Ave in the Third Ward area of Houston. It is the oldest park in Houston, and the oldest in Texas. In portions of the Jim Crow period it was the sole public park in the area available to African-Americans.
The University Museum at Texas Southern University was founded in the year 2000. Its mission is to exhibit both past and present art and artifacts, the vast collections of Texas Southern University and to provide programming and events to support the arts in the City of Houston and surrounding areas. The museum has hosted a variety of programming that serves this community and the world. The University Museum has established itself as an authority on art from the African American legacies such as Dr. John Biggers and others of the vast African Diaspora.
University Museum at Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne StThe University Museum at Texas Southern University was founded in the year 2000. Its mission is to exhibit both past and present art and artifacts, the vast collections of Texas Southern University and to provide programming and events to support the arts in the City of Houston and surrounding areas. The museum has hosted a variety of programming that serves this community and the world. The University Museum has established itself as an authority on art from the African American legacies such as Dr. John Biggers and others of the vast African Diaspora.
Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.
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Shopping
Sugar Land Town Square is a 1,400,000 square feet, 32 acres office and shopping complex in Sugar Land, Texas, United States.
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The Galleria, stylized the Galleria and also known as the Houston Galleria, is an upscale mixed-use urban development and shopping mall located in the Uptown District of Houston, Texas, United States.
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