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Dear Traveler, Houston, we most certainly do NOT have a problem! Visit America's fourth largest city, and check out eclectic neighborhoods, unique attractions, great dining options, and a vibe that joins southern hospitality with urban chic life. Johnson Space Center and the Museum District are must-sees, but there's lots more happening in Houston! Check it out! Sincerely, Erik |
HOUSTON VIDEOS
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HOUSTON - A LITTLE LIGHT READING
FAST FACTS
Destination Name: Houston
State: Texas
Closest Major Airport(s): IAH, HOU
Closest Cruise Port(s): Port of Galveston
Time Zone: Central
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
Destination Name: Houston
State: Texas
Closest Major Airport(s): IAH, HOU
Closest Cruise Port(s): Port of Galveston
Time Zone: Central
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
TRANSPORTATION
Location: Houston, the most populous city in the Southern United States, is located along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, approximately 50 miles northwest of the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston.
Air: Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) serve the area, making Houston one of the nation's busiest in air travel.
Car: There are many options for getting around Houston, including the MetroRail, buses, ZipCars, taxis, Uber, etc., so renting a car is one option, but needn't be your only one.
Cruise: Port of Galveston
Train: Pick up Amtrak at 902 Washington Avenue Houston, TX 77002
Location: Houston, the most populous city in the Southern United States, is located along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, approximately 50 miles northwest of the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston.
Air: Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) serve the area, making Houston one of the nation's busiest in air travel.
Car: There are many options for getting around Houston, including the MetroRail, buses, ZipCars, taxis, Uber, etc., so renting a car is one option, but needn't be your only one.
Cruise: Port of Galveston
Train: Pick up Amtrak at 902 Washington Avenue Houston, TX 77002
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THE WEATHER
Houston's climate is classified as humid subtropical, typical of the Southern United States. The city experiences very hot, long, and humid summers, and mild winters. |
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.WHERE TO STAY
Looking for new and eclectic hotels? Unique and historic? Pet friendly? Green? Houston has lodging options for every budget and every lifestyle. We recommend the Hotel Alessandra.
Looking for new and eclectic hotels? Unique and historic? Pet friendly? Green? Houston has lodging options for every budget and every lifestyle. We recommend the Hotel Alessandra.
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WHERE TO EAT
Houston has thousands of restaurants serving cuisine from around the world. Korea House is a great one for Korean BBQ. Watch this space for more of our recommendations, and in the meantime, try some suggestions from the Houston CVB. |
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HELPFUL LINKS
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA. Erik's Texas Page Official Houston Tourism Bureau Official State Tourism Bureau Site Official USA Tourism Site |
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