Things to do in Houston Houston TX

Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat of Harris County and the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, which is the fifth most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States and the second most populous in Texas after the Dallas-Fort Worth ...

Houston among best places to live and retire, but falls behind other Texas cities. Houstonians love their city — and for good reasons — according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. ... But Austin, San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth had significantly higher rankings than the Bayou City on both lists.Apr 11, 2018

We separated the nine counties in Houston's metropolitan statistical area into three categories – Harris County, the core urban county; four suburban counties (Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, and Brazoria); and four lightly populated exurban areas (Austin, Chambers, Liberty, and Waller).Apr 11, 2018

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Houston is a large metropolis in Texas, extending to Galveston Bay. It’s closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex. The city’s relatively compact Downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture and upscale restaurants.

Houston, TX

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New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.

Houston, TX


Huge steaks from an on-site butcher shop & a vast salad bar star at this family-friendly steakhouse.

Houston, TX


Storied chain serving high-end steakhouse fare, seafood & diverse wines in clubby surrounds.