OVERVIEW
Houston, known affectionately to citizens as the "Bayou City," is located on the southeast Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Founded by the Allen brothers in 1836, Houston boasts an interesting and extensive history, even serving as the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas after the War of Independence from Mexico.

Today, Houston covers over 540 square miles and is the fourth largest city in the United States of America. Over 2 million people and 100 ethnic groups call the city home, spreading their unique heritage and influence out in every direction.
Houston is home of NASA’s Johnson Space Centre. This energetic, cosmopolitan city with its performing arts, lively nightlife and exciting sports event is ideal for a city break.
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Unbridled energy has always been Houston's trademark. The forceful, wildcatter temperament that transformed what was once a swamp near the junction of the Buffalo and White Oak bayous into the nation's fourth-largest city also made the city a world energy center and pushed exploration into outer space -- indeed, the first words spoken from the moon broadcast its name throughout the universe: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."

This same wild spirit explains much about the unrestricted growth that resulted in the city's patchwork layout: It's not unusual to find a luxury apartment complex next to a muffler repair shop, or a palm reader's storefront adjacent to a church. Magnificent glass and metal towers dominate the downtown corridor, but for the most part Houston's cityscape is characterized by random upcroppings of impressive architecture interspersed with groomed greenbelts and lively neighborhoods.
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HISTORY
Houston was founded on the edge of Buffalo Bayou in 1836 by John and Augustus Allen, real estate brokers and brothers. The Allen brothers got a bargain at $1.40 per acre for 6,642 acres of land. Over the next 30 years Houston emerged as a commercial and railroad hub for the export of cotton. By 1900, Houston's population was 45,000 and it was the 85th largest city in the United States. Then, oil was discovered in 1901 and the Houston Shipping Channel opened in 1914 and the boom was on. By the Depression there were 40 oil companies operating from Houston. During World War II, shipbuilding spurred Houston's growth. NASA came to town in 1961 and once again Houston made history. The Astrodome, the first indoor domed sports stadium of its kind, opened in 1965. By the late 70’s, upheaval in the Middle East drove oil prices to new highs and Houston’s economy flourished. The population grew by over 1,000 people per week. Life was good in Houston.

Unfortunately, the boom burst in the 1980s when oil prices and real estate prices collasped and Houston has struggled to regroup and redirect its economy. In 2001, Hurricane Allison inflicted billions of dollars in damages to the Houston area and took 43 lives. In the wake of catastrophic Hurricane Katrina, Houston was one of the first cities to offer refuge and assistance to storm refugees from New Orleans. In spite of setbacks, Houston benefits from diversity. Although energy is still a major component of Houston’s economy, biotechnology, healthcare, manufacturing and aerospace industries are important factors in Houston’s continuing growth and prosperity.
FOOD & 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, there is a good chance you will be able to find a restaurant that specializes in your native cuisine. If you are simply adventurous and like to sample the flavors of the world, you will have a lot of chances to do so while visiting. In fact, you would have to live here a very long time to exhaust the possibilities.

Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, or you have decided to call Houston home, the odds are good that you will want to experience at least one meal that consists of traditional Texas cuisine. So what kind of food really says "Texas" to most visitors? Actually there are two?barbecue and Tex-Mex. Barbecue does not really require a definition, but if you are wondering what Tex-Mex is, it consists primarily of dishes that most Americans think of as basic Mexican food. Many people do not realize that favorites like burritos, fajitas and nachos?plus many other popular dishes?are actually based on Texas modifications to traditional Mexican food. In other words, you will not find a burrito in a Mexican pueblo unless it is at a tourist hotel, but you will certainly find plenty of them in Tex-Mex restaurants.

Most of the Hotels in Houston also have their own resturants at varying prices.
NIGHTLIFE
When day ends and night begins, you will find Houstonians playing as hard as they work. Houston’s nightlife is famous for excellent food, great music, world acclaimed theater, and a dance scene that goes on into the early morning hours. Whatever you’re looking to do, Houston not only has it, but has some of the best of it.

If you love music, Houston is the place to be. There are places to enjoy just about any type of music. From jazz to classical, choral to zydeco, and Latina to symphonic, every taste is covered with music venues scattered throughout the city. But if you’re searching for local flavor, get ready for the bluesy, country sounds of Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen and Roger Creager. With a musical style that emphasizes storytelling and catchy tunes, this original style of Texas music will leave you craving more.
THINGS TO DO
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The first municipal art museum in Texas is most well-known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and also includes Baroque and Renaissance art, African tribal art, a sculpture garden and a teaching wing, where the works of students and top Texas artists are displayed.

Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston
This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a planetarium, IMAX theater and a six-story butterfly center in which these beautiful creatures land delicately on outstretched arms.

Space Center Houston, Houston
Houston's top attraction is the official visitor's center for NASA, where simulations allow you to experience what it's like to walk in space or land on the moon. Visitors can also tour the NASA control center.

Hermann Park, Houston
The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas, running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking areas, the Houston Zoological Gardens, a public golf course and an outdoor theater featuring plays and live music.

National Museum of Funeral History, Houston
This museum, owned by a funeral company, houses the largest collection of funereal artifacts in the U.S., traces the history of funeral services, displays historic hearses and provides memorabilia from funerals of the famous, such as Dwight Eisenhower, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley.

Rothko Chapel, Houston
A tribute to contemporary art: this beautiful building contains 14 paintings by the famous artist Mark Rothko and a sculpture by Barnett Newman.

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, Houston
This museum contains one of the finest collections of 18th and 19th century decorative arts in the country.

Menil Collection, Houston
One of the greatest private art collections in the U.S. features such surrealist works as those by Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, and offers visitors a sign-free and simply-designed environment in which to experience the art in a more personal way. The main building is accompanied by four satellite buildings.

Children's Museum of Houston, Houston
Hands-on interactive exhibits in the areas of science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, and the arts.

Byzantine Chapel Fresco Museum, Houston
A small chapel featuring Byzantine frescoes of religious images.

Memorial Park, Houston
Popular among bikers, hikers, roller bladers, ball players and spoiled dogs (on leashes, please!).

Museum of Health and Medical Science, Houston
Interesting science center that creatively explains the workings of the human body.