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Known as both the Bayou City and the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is a diverse city that offers world-class arts and entertainment to people of all nations. Voted third most livable city in the U.S., it is home to NASA and the Astrodome.





Bayou City


Creole seafood and Cajun cooking
4730 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77027
United States
+1 713 621 6602
Located just inside the loop in the Galleria area, this restaurant is one of the best-kept secrets in Houston. A casual dining experience complete with televisions so you don't miss that important game. The menu here is wonderful. Spicy crab claws, gumbo and crab bisque are all great choices for appetizers. For an entree, try the Snapper Courtney. Be prepared as the entrees are very large and filling. Try to save room for the Key lime pie.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Bayou City photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Contemporary Arts Museum


Gorgeous collection of modern art
5216 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006
United States
+1 713 284 8250
http://www.camh.org
Opened in 1948, this museum's goal is to present the "art of our time." Renovated in 1997, the building now sports an elegant new interior that is almost as appealing as the exhibits. Regional, national and international artists display their work here, and the museum can also take credit for the successful launch of several local artists' careers. The art exhibits are very diverse, exhibiting the use of various materials and subjects in a wide range of styles. The gift shop will put a significant dent in your wallet, but it is rumored to be one of the best in town.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Brady Ho
Photo: Brady Ho
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Clarence Yung
Photo: Clarence Yung
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Jaclyn Turner
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Jaclyn Turner
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Jackson Myers
Photo: Jackson Myers
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Martin Kamara
Photo: Martin Kamara
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Martin Kamara
Photo: Martin Kamara
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by j van
Photo: j van
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by Kara Duval
Photo: Kara Duval
Contemporary Arts Museum photo by UCtippu
Photo: UCtippu
 

 
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts


A decorated evening
800 Bagby Street, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77002
United States
+1 713 315 2400
http://www.thehobbycenter.org
This is one of Houston's grandest venues for entertainment. This magnificent building houses some of the greatest productions by Uniquely Houston, Dance Houston and the Houston Ebony Opera Guild.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts photo by Kevin Trotman
Photo: Kevin Trotman
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts photo by Greeneyeris
Photo: Greeneyeris
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts photo by Nathan Leu
Photo: Nathan Leu
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts photo by Paul Chibeba
Photo: Paul Chibeba
 

 
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo


Top-notch entertainment
8334 Fannin Street
Reliant Center
Houston, TX 77225-0070
United States
+1 832 667 1000
http://www.hlsr.com/
The world's largest rodeo starts off with a bang as trail riders from all over the state gallop into town on Go Texan Day for a downtown parade. Western—style fun and games continue for two days at the Astroarena. During the next three weeks, the Astrodome and adjacent facilities come alive with rodeo events, award—winning barbecue and livestock events. World—champion competitors participate in roping events, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and bareback, bull and saddle bronc—riding. Each segment of the rodeo ends with a flourish as top performers take the stage.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Kok-Meng Low
Photo: Kok-Meng Low
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Kok-Meng Low
Photo: Kok-Meng Low
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Valerie Prilop
Photo: Valerie Prilop
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Valerie Prilop
Photo: Valerie Prilop
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Matthew L. Garza
Photo: Matthew L. Garza
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Jane Buchanan
Photo: Jane Buchanan
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Matthew L. Garza
Photo: Matthew L. Garza
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Carlos Santos
Photo: Carlos Santos
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Matthew Malone
Photo: Matthew Malone
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by John R Meixner
Photo: John R Meixner
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Beth Polkinghorn
Photo: Beth Polkinghorn
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Clark Drowatzky
Photo: Clark Drowatzky
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo photo by Jamie Alexander
Photo: Jamie Alexander
 

 
Houston Museum of Natural Science


Dinosaurs, gemstones and more
1 Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX 77030
United States
+1 713 639 4629
http://www.hmns.org
This interesting showplace offers a wide variety of exhibits that are worthy of a full day's outing. The three-level live butterfly exhibit fascinates the young, as does the Challenger Learning Center with its great introduction to space science. Definitely spend some time exploring the dinosaur exhibits. Of equal appeal to the adults in the crowd is the Wiess Energy Hall, as well as the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals. If you need a break, enjoy an IMAX film or sit in on one of Burke Planetarium's shows. See their website for more details and pricing information.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by c0ldgirl
Photo: c0ldgirl
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by mosaiconhermann
Photo: mosaiconhermann
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Erin Nies
Photo: Erin Nies
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by mario moura
Photo: mario moura
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Nick Phobos Wells
Photo: Nick Phobos Wells
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by c0ldgirl
Photo: c0ldgirl
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by allegro Takahi
Photo: allegro Takahi
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Arian Brumby
Photo: Arian Brumby
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by allegro Takahi
Photo: allegro Takahi
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Caroline Moran
Photo: Caroline Moran
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Philip Odom
Photo: Philip Odom
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by David E. King
Photo: David E. King
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Emma Heyes
Photo: Emma Heyes
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Patrick O'Hare
Photo: Patrick O'Hare
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Daniel del Pielago
Photo: Daniel del Pielago
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Patrick Yan
Photo: Patrick Yan
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Bob Greer
Photo: Bob Greer
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Jacob Rasmussen
Photo: Jacob Rasmussen
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by A. Dow-Castleman
Photo: A. Dow-Castleman
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by krb177
Photo: krb177
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by jcshale
Photo: jcshale
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by issarocks
Photo: issarocks
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Owen C. Searfoss
Photo: Owen C. Searfoss
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Nathan Taylor
Photo: Nathan Taylor
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Kathryn Cramer
Photo: Kathryn Cramer
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by dgould77
Photo: dgould77
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by raynebowdot
Photo: raynebowdot
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Chiharu Allen
Photo: Chiharu Allen
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by Amperes
Photo: Amperes
Houston Museum of Natural Science photo by drwise
Photo: drwise
 

 
Minute Maid Park


Home of the Astros
501 Crawford St
Houston, TX 77002
United States
+1 713 259 8000
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/...
This is a magnetic showplace in downtown Houston, and the home of the Houston Astros. Minute Maid Park is state-of-the-art, with a retractable roof, allowing for open-air baseball -- a Houston first in nearly 40 years. With it's natural grass, Minute Maid Park gives fans and players a real sense of classic baseball of yesteryear.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Minute Maid Park photo by groovehouse
Photo: groovehouse
Minute Maid Park photo by Melanie Sarzynski
Photo: Melanie Sarzynski
Minute Maid Park photo by Rick Kimpel
Photo: Rick Kimpel
Minute Maid Park photo by D.L.
Photo: D.L.
Minute Maid Park photo by Valerie Prilop
Photo: Valerie Prilop
Minute Maid Park photo by Tim Lewer
Photo: Tim Lewer
Minute Maid Park photo by Valerie Prilop
Photo: Valerie Prilop
Minute Maid Park photo by Karen Kazmierczak
Photo: Karen Kazmierczak
Minute Maid Park photo by glerb
Photo: glerb
Minute Maid Park photo by glerb
Photo: glerb
Minute Maid Park photo by Sarah Graybeal
Photo: Sarah Graybeal
Minute Maid Park photo by A.J. Angus
Photo: A.J. Angus
Minute Maid Park photo by Lance Stallberg
Photo: Lance Stallberg
Minute Maid Park photo by Matt Cleary
Photo: Matt Cleary
Minute Maid Park photo by Bart Roberts
Photo: Bart Roberts
Minute Maid Park photo by Bart Roberts
Photo: Bart Roberts
Minute Maid Park photo by Penny Zabel
Photo: Penny Zabel
Minute Maid Park photo by Nancy Saldivar
Photo: Nancy Saldivar
Minute Maid Park photo by telwink
Photo: telwink
Minute Maid Park photo by WrlDTrvelr
Photo: WrlDTrvelr
Minute Maid Park photo by Gordon K Lee
Photo: Gordon K Lee
Minute Maid Park photo by Peter Grace
Photo: Peter Grace
Minute Maid Park photo by David McBride
Photo: David McBride
Minute Maid Park photo by Teri Krutewicz
Photo: Teri Krutewicz
Minute Maid Park photo by flip.and.serena
Photo: flip.and.serena
Minute Maid Park photo by Julia Furay
Photo: Julia Furay
Minute Maid Park photo by David Gonzalez
Photo: David Gonzalez
Minute Maid Park photo by stacy rodriguez
Photo: stacy rodriguez
Minute Maid Park photo by Vanessa
Photo: Vanessa
Minute Maid Park photo by GeneValgene
Photo: GeneValgene
Minute Maid Park photo by Mike Rivault
Photo: Mike Rivault
 

 
Reliant Stadium


Want some action?
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
United States
+1 832 667 1725
http://www.reliantpark.com
Reliant Park serves as Houston's top venue for tradeshows, conventions, sporting events and entertainment. The complex is comprised of the Reliant Astrodome, Reliant Stadium, Reliant Arena, and Reliant Theater. The stadium is known as one of the largest and most versatile venues in Houston. This is the home of the Houston Texans and the famous Houston Livestock show and Rodeo.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Reliant Stadium photo by Eric Wallace (ecross
Photo: Eric Wallace (ecross
Reliant Stadium photo by my new clever name
Photo: my new clever name
Reliant Stadium photo by Christopher Houben
Photo: Christopher Houben
Reliant Stadium photo by Christopher Houben
Photo: Christopher Houben
Reliant Stadium photo by Jennifer Rosier
Photo: Jennifer Rosier
Reliant Stadium photo by Marco Pakoeningrat
Photo: Marco Pakoeningrat
Reliant Stadium photo by Rony Perry
Photo: Rony Perry
Reliant Stadium photo by Paul W. Peters
Photo: Paul W. Peters
Reliant Stadium photo by Marcos Kirsch
Photo: Marcos Kirsch
Reliant Stadium photo by setm432
Photo: setm432
Reliant Stadium photo by Beto S@nz
Photo: Beto S@nz
Reliant Stadium photo by Anthony Davis
Photo: Anthony Davis
Reliant Stadium photo by Richard Custer
Photo: Richard Custer
Reliant Stadium photo by esheldon76
Photo: esheldon76
Reliant Stadium photo by Jonathan Skaines
Photo: Jonathan Skaines
Reliant Stadium photo by kevin callaway
Photo: kevin callaway
Reliant Stadium photo by caronbhouse
Photo: caronbhouse
Reliant Stadium photo by Gina Alama
Photo: Gina Alama
Reliant Stadium photo by Robin Marcus
Photo: Robin Marcus
Reliant Stadium photo by David Paredes
Photo: David Paredes
 

 
San Jacinto State Historical Park


Birthplace of Texan Independence
3523 Battleground Road
Houston, TX 77571
United States
+1 281 479 2431
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/pa...
This is the battleground where Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836. After the Alamo, General Santa Anna's large force chased Sam Houston's small army across Texas and was soundly defeated at this site. A limestone and concrete monument rises 570 feet above the coastal flatlands to pay tribute to the historical event. At the base of the monument you will find the Museum of Texas History, and the Battleship Texas is berthed in the ship channel at the edge of the park. Admission to the park is free.

Review © 2007, Wcities
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Wayne
Photo: Wayne
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Huei-Fang Yang
Photo: Huei-Fang Yang
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Jeanne Ramsey
Photo: Jeanne Ramsey
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Alvin Leung
Photo: Alvin Leung
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Stanton Puck
Photo: Stanton Puck
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by sflath
Photo: sflath
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Felicia Cheng
Photo: Felicia Cheng
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by EaZiE_1
Photo: EaZiE_1
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Pam Tobias
Photo: Pam Tobias
San Jacinto State Historical Park photo by Beth Casazza
Photo: Beth Casazza
 

 
Space Center Houston


Original Mission Control
1601 Nasa Road One
Houston, TX 77058
United States
+1 281 244 2100 / +1 800 972 0369
http://www.spacecenter.org
Ever since the Apollo flights, Houston has been synonymous with space travel. This section of NASA's Johnson Space Center allows visitors to take a look back at the making of space history. Enter into the five-story plaza which features a full-size shuttle mock-up, complete with flight deck. By far, the most popular highlight for adults is the tram tour that takes you to various buildings throughout the Space Center. You will be able to have a seat in the viewing room of the original Mission Control room and stroll past full-size mock-ups of the original Apollo rockets. When you need a break from all the activity, the Zero-G diner is on hand to fix you right up.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Space Center Houston photo by Christian Giusti
Photo: Christian Giusti
Space Center Houston photo by Joshua Bousel
Photo: Joshua Bousel
Space Center Houston photo by Jordan
Photo: Jordan
Space Center Houston photo by Glenn Peters
Photo: Glenn Peters
Space Center Houston photo by V Bolton
Photo: V Bolton
Space Center Houston photo by Wolfgang Manousek
Photo: Wolfgang Manousek
Space Center Houston photo by Joshua Bousel
Photo: Joshua Bousel
Space Center Houston photo by V Bolton
Photo: V Bolton
Space Center Houston photo by Martin Burns
Photo: Martin Burns
Space Center Houston photo by Glenn Peters
Photo: Glenn Peters
Space Center Houston photo by Kevin Millican
Photo: Kevin Millican
Space Center Houston photo by nervda
Photo: nervda
Space Center Houston photo by Kevin Millican
Photo: Kevin Millican
Space Center Houston photo by Erika Sollosi
Photo: Erika Sollosi
Space Center Houston photo by James Littlejohn
Photo: James Littlejohn
Space Center Houston photo by Theresa Underwood
Photo: Theresa Underwood
Space Center Houston photo by Daigo Tanaka
Photo: Daigo Tanaka
Space Center Houston photo by Tim Pinel
Photo: Tim Pinel
Space Center Houston photo by mfrascella
Photo: mfrascella
Space Center Houston photo by heidi
Photo: heidi
Space Center Houston photo by Lindsay Bernsen
Photo: Lindsay Bernsen
Space Center Houston photo by bsbill@swbell.net
Photo: bsbill@swbell.net
Space Center Houston photo by David Williams
Photo: David Williams
Space Center Houston photo by Glenn Dean
Photo: Glenn Dean
Space Center Houston photo by Jesse Fortner
Photo: Jesse Fortner
Space Center Houston photo by davemosher
Photo: davemosher
Space Center Houston photo by Michael Madill
Photo: Michael Madill
Space Center Houston photo by Sébastien FOUNTA
Photo: Sébastien FOUNTA
Space Center Houston photo by Randall Murphy
Photo: Randall Murphy
Space Center Houston photo by Jason Hait
Photo: Jason Hait
 

 
Splashtown


Watery Fun
21300 IH 45 N
Houston, TX 77373
United States
+1 281 355 3300
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/...
A Sixflags facility, Splashtown Houston has tradition of slippery family fun. Rides like Tornado-Ride The Ultimate Storm and the Wild Wave Pool ensure your endless day of watery excitement. Designed for both children looking to cool down and the aquatic thrill-seeker, Splashtown Houston is a sure bet for children of all ages. Seasonal passes are available, see their website for further information.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Splashtown photo by Laurie Ballesteros
Photo: Laurie Ballesteros
 

 
Wings Over Houston Airshow


Amazing flights of fancy
11903 Galveston Road
Ellington Field
Houston, TX 77034
United States
+1 713 266 4492
http://www.wingsoverhouston.com/
This awesome air show is one of the top three shows in the U.S. An assortment of elite military aircraft is showcased during the events. Aerobatic teams perform spectacular stunt flying, and the jump teams will amaze you with their pinpoint accuracy. The two-day event takes place annually in October. Flight times are subject to the weather and may change. Advance tickets are available at Kroger during the month of September. Bring along the kids to share this adventure. Tickets: USD15-USD100.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Kevin Trotman
Photo: Kevin Trotman
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Kevin Trotman
Photo: Kevin Trotman
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Ed Schipul
Photo: Ed Schipul
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Ed Schipul
Photo: Ed Schipul
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by William Gossett
Photo: William Gossett
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Laurent Froideval
Photo: Laurent Froideval
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by blairmc99
Photo: blairmc99
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Apollo Zeus
Photo: Apollo Zeus
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Markus - PittedChrom
Photo: Markus - PittedChrom
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by michael
Photo: michael
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by R. Eric Sawyer
Photo: R. Eric Sawyer
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Edwin Bealle
Photo: Edwin Bealle
Wings Over Houston Airshow photo by Andy Strauss
Photo: Andy Strauss
 

 
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