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Introduction
Welcome to the Bayou City! Houston is famous for offering a vast range of opportunities and cultural experiences to its 5.5 million residents. Often described as a "sprawling Texas town", the greater Houston area covers more ground than any o... Continue reading »
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History
From its humble beginnings as a cotton-shipping port to its current designation as the "Energy Capital of the World", Houston has enjoyed more than 160 years of existence. The first settlement in this area was actually started by John H... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Houston is a well-traveled city, and you certainly won't have any difficulty finding accommodations that appeal to your tastes. Whether your style and budget demand luxurious, elaborate lodgings or something much more casual and simple, you a... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
The diverse industrial focus of Houston has inspired people from numerous countries to settle here. With so many cultures represented, it is no great surprise that the city's dining opportunities reflect their influences. If you are homesick,... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
From sophisticated theaters and museums to live music events in funky bars, Houston is a city that offers a very broad range of entertainment. Creativity runs rampant through the city, so there are hundreds of ways to have a good time while y... Continue reading »
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Tours
Houston is a city with a lot of popular attractions and a plethora of things to do. Even many of the locals have never managed to see and do everything, and most of them have spent a lifetime here. DowntownAstrodome Museum, or the "Eighth... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) +1 281 230 3100 http://www.fly2houston.com/ IAH is located 35 miles north of Houston. William B. Hobby Airport (HOU) +1 713 640 3000 http://www.fly2houston.com... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Houston State: Texas Country: United States of America Houston by the Numbers: Population: 5 million Elevation: 50 feet Annual Rainfall: 35 inches Average January Temperature: 61 degrees F Average July Temperature: 92 degrees F Qu... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Situated on a flat, near featureless Gulf Coast plain, Houston sprawls from its center in vast tracts of subdivisions, freeways, office parks, and shopping malls. In undisturbed areas you'll find marshy grasslands in the south and woods in th... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) has an elaborate visitor center located in the city hall building at 901 Bagby St. between Walker and McKinney (tel. 713/437-5556; www.visithoustontexas.com). E... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- There is an office at 5085 Westheimer, Suite 4600, on the third floor of the Galleria Mall II (tel. 713/626-5740). It's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Area Codes -- Houston has... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Houston has two major airports: the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 22 miles north of downtown, and the smaller William P. Hobby Airport, 9 miles southeast of downtown. Express Shuttle USA offers shuttle service betwee... Continue reading »
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