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Get Away to Houston, Texas
With its shimmering city lights and giant high rises, the intriguing city of Houston, Texas gives new meaning to Texas pride. Houston is the county seat of Harris County and is located on the Buffalo Bayou. As of 2003, the population was estimated at 2,009,690. Though Austin is the capital of Texas today, Houston was chosen by the Republic of Texas in 1836 to be a temporary capital.
Houston is near the cities of Manvel, Sugar Land, Pasadena and Stafford.
Houston was recognized nationally when the Enron Corporation collapsed in 2001/02. The baseball park once called Enron Field, home of the Houston Astros, was renamed after this to Minute Maid Park. Houston is also well-known for its NASA headquarters and the famous quote, ÏHouston, we have a problem!Ó
HoustonÌs Claim to Fame
Some well-known people who have lived in Houston include movie mogul and billionaire Howard Hughes, actress Shelley Duvall, actors Randy and Dennis Quaid, singer Kenny Rogers, actress Jaclyn Smith, actor Patrick Swayze and 2006 Olympics gold medalist Chad Hedrick. Several movies have been filmed there as well such as ÏApollo 13,Ó ÏFriday Night LightsÓ and ÏReality Bites.Ó
Local bands in Houston include the Geto Boys, DestinyÌs Child, Crusaders and Archie Bell and the Drells. HoustonÌs sports teams are the Astros (NL), Aeros (AHL), Dynamo (ML Soccer), Rockets (NBA), Texans, (NFL) and the Houston Comets (WNBA).
Tourism in Houston
As a world-class city, HoustonÌs attractions are as diverse as its culture. With historic sites, kidÌs activities, festivals, parks and a hopping nightlife, every visitor can find a thrill while in Houston.
Family Attractions in Houston
Houston offers attractions the entire family can enjoy. One is Space Center Houston (http://www.spacecenter.org/), where young aspiring astronauts can experience space adventures first hand. It features space exhibits and hands-on activities that are Ïout of this world.Ó A tour of what goes on behind the scenes at NASA is also included.
The Houston Zoo (http://www.houstonzoo.org/) is another must-see while in the area. Here families will enjoy meeting more than 4,500 animals such as crocodiles, monkeys, gorillas, bongos, monitor lizards, all kinds of birds, hippos and more!
Houston also has two exciting Six Flags Theme Parks with thrill rides for the whole family.
A Cultural Tour of Houston
Visitors to Houston can also take a cultural tour at the many museums and historic sites such as the Holocaust Museum Houston, Heritage Society Museum, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Sam Houston Park, Rothko Chapel and the Rienzi Mansion.
Those who enjoy the outdoors can go hiking, bike along the trails, and enjoy a picnic at parks in Houston like Hermann Park, Tranquility Park and Memorial Park. Sports fans must see the grand Houston Astrodome USA, both a stadium and museum. For live entertainment, tourists can attend the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet or the Houston Symphony. There are also a number of theaters in Houston.
Other places of interest include the Cockrell Butterfly Center, TraderÌs Village, Theatre Under the Stars, Chase Tower and Houston Underground.
Houston Festivities
Houston also hosts several local festivals and events each year such as the Bayou City Art Festival, Bayou City Cajun Festival, International Jazz Festival, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the Festa Italiana.
For more information about Houston, Texas USA visit the cityÌs official Web site. (http://www.houstontx.gov)
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