Houston is an ideal city for any tourist. This fourth largest city in the United States has an exciting and colorful history as well as contemporary gems to entertain and educate. Houston was started around 1836 by the Allan brothers. The family purchased 6,000 acres to start a new city.
Travelers are often surprised to see that the city offers over 11,000 restaurants and eateries. The theatre district of the Houston is so large in size it’s second only to that of New York City. The city offers over 500 performing, visual, and cultural arts organizations with 90 catering to the needs of multicultural arts and minority arts. The city features the renown Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
An astounding total of around 90 languages are spoken throughout the city. Too add to the benefits the city features the second lowest cost of living in major U.S. cities. It has been called the “energy capital” of the world.
The primary theme parks available in Houston are the Space Center and Moody Gardens. Visitors will also enjoy the Galveston Island State Park and the Houston Zoo will delight kids of all ages. The Bobbindoctrin is a unique puppet theatre for adults. This is a tool of the community where local playwrights, performers, and related artists have a platform for showing their work.
The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is a unique attraction that highlights the city’s extensive aviation history. The Terminal Museum features unique historic architecture that is rare today. This features a number of activities. The Aviation Heritage Gallery features artwork and paintings that celebrate aviation’s history. The Children’s Dream of Flight Gallery features historic toys, collectibles, and other rare items celebrating flight.
The Battleship Texas is a unique attraction and is one of the final battleships to participate in both World Wars. It became America’s first battleship museum in 1948. This unusual location is one of only a few worldwide to hold both a National Historic Landmark title as well as a National Mechanical Engineering Landmark title.
The Grand 1894 Opera House is one of the first commercial buildings to undergo a major restoration. The House is currently restored to its original glory. It withstood hurricanes and neglect since it’s opening and remains a steadfast attraction. Live entertainment is featured throughout the year. The Grand has since became the holder of the title, “The Official Opera House of Texas.”
These are just a few of the attractions and activities available for visitors in this widely varied city. The diverse offerings will provide unique and comfortable accommodations to guests from around the world.