Wide shot of Houston's modern skyline and paved bicycle/walking path in Buffalo Bayou Park on a summer afternoon

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Houston

Laid-back, pick-up truck and boot-scooting town meets high-powered, high-cultured and high-heeled metropolis. Houston enjoys a high standard of living and isn't shy about showing it off.


Attractions

Must-see attractions

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Neighborhoods

Use our list of the best Houston neighborhoods to curate a travel itinerary that perfectly aligns with your interests and see Houston like a local.

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Day Trips

If you are in Houston for a few days, a day trip to some of the exceptional cities, museums, beaches, lakes and wildernesses nearby will make your time here a…

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Free Things to Do

The gorgeous parklands are all free-of-charge, as are some of its premier cultural institutions and religious buildings, but focusing on doing the fee-less…

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Traveling with Kids

The city, one of the top family destinations in Texas, has museums, sports, food - and NASA.

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