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Houston is the nation’s fourth largest city, home to 2 million people and a hub of international businesses. Houston’s leaders are also focusing their attention on making their city not only a great place to live, but a great place to visit as well.

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Houston is a vibrant international city that heartily enjoys its tradition of being a place of firsts. General Sam Houston, the city’s heroic namesake, was the first president of the Republic of Texas. Houston, the city, was the first word spoken from the surface of the moon and the first to build an air-conditioned sports stadium.

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HN09 Welcome to Houston, HN09 Welcome to Houston
Like many major U.S. cities, Houston unfolds in distinctive districts, each with its own character, attractions, shopping, dining, and diversions. Here, we break it down to help you decide where and how to spend your time. Read more »
HN09 Shopping Malls — The Tough Go Shopping!, By Marene Gustin HN09 Shopping Malls — The Tough Go Shopping!
Put on your walking shoes and enter the Houston marketplace, where choices extend from designer boutiques to quirky antique shops. Read more »
HN09 Dining — The Best of the Bayou City, By Holly Beretto HN09 Dining — The Best of the Bayou City
Fresh seafood, mouth-watering steaks, and ethnic surprises cater to your culinary pleasures. To help you sample some of the finest offerings from around the world, here are some sure bets. Read more »
HN09 Where The Art Is, By Steven Biller HN09 Where The Art Is
Houston over the past 20 years has developed a contemporary art scene and emerged as a destination for art tourists seeking experiences in galleries, artists’ studios, nonprofit exhibition spaces, and traditional (and no-so-traditional) museums. Here, we suggest several standouts. Read more »
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2009-11-20
8th Annual Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens in Galveston

Bring the family and enjoy the 8th Annual Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens  

Thurs. through Sat. November 20 - December 12,... more »

2009-11-20
Arena Trade Show at the Humble Civic Center and Arena Complex

Humble Trade Days are two days of antiques, crafts, collectibles, food and lots of un.  Free Parking and Free Admission.  Event times... more »

2009-11-20
Cadillac Sky Performs at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands

Our dining hall is a 150 year old barn from Kentucky. Hawn Hewn (cut by axe instead of saw). It is made entirely of 300 year old growth Oak and... more »


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