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The largest city in the US state of Texas is Houston and it’s situated in the south east of the state. Houston is very large; it’s actually the fourth largest city in the United States and is full of attractions for visiting tourists.
One of the top attractions in Houston is the Space Center and this is where the phrase ‘Houston, we have a problem’ comes from! You don’t necessarily have to be into the space missions to find a visit to this space museum interesting, though it does help! The museum itself features many different exhibits and artefacts that have been saved from many different space missions. Many visitors enjoy taking one of the guided tram tours though – there are two: one is the astronaut training facilities and is a must-do for any budding astronauts! The second includes seeing Mission Control and more.
Houston Downtown Aquarium
In the downtown area of Houston is the city’s aquarium, popular with locals and visitors alike. This is several attractions in one, because in addition to the aquarium itself there’s a ferris wheel and carnival type rides. The aquarium has features like the Shark Voyage, Louisiana Swamp exhibit, a shipwreck, and a rainforest.
Hermann Park
Hermann Park is also several attractions in one. It’s a huge park in Houston’s South of Downtown district, covering an area of 455 acres. You have park attractions here where you can sit and relax, or play a round of golf on the 18 hole course. There’s also a lake with pedal boats for rental. The park is home to the Houston Zoo where there are over 800 species of exotic animals, and you can find out more about the natural world at the park’s Museum of Natural Science.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The archetypal image of Texas is the livestock and cowboys, so if this is what you’re looking for on a visit to Houston make sure you come in March when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is on! This is the world’s largest rodeo, so makes the perfect introduction to this hugely popular sport, plus you can enjoy all sorts of other fun activities including live music, a carnival and more.
Flights to Houston
The airport for flights to Houston is the George Bush International Airport (airport code: IAH), and it’s about 20 miles (32km) away from downtown. There are public buses, taxis or shuttle services into the city. You can get a non-stop flight to Houston from the UK with Continental Airlines, United Airlines or British Airways. Otherwise, you can a get a 1-stop flight with KLM with a transfer in Atlanta, or stop in Frankfurt with Lufthansa. There are 3 other airports in Houston, but they all serve domestic flights to Houston only.Houston Tourist Attractions
Space Center HoustonOne of the top attractions in Houston is the Space Center and this is where the phrase ‘Houston, we have a problem’ comes from! You don’t necessarily have to be into the space missions to find a visit to this space museum interesting, though it does help! The museum itself features many different exhibits and artefacts that have been saved from many different space missions. Many visitors enjoy taking one of the guided tram tours though – there are two: one is the astronaut training facilities and is a must-do for any budding astronauts! The second includes seeing Mission Control and more.
Houston Downtown Aquarium
In the downtown area of Houston is the city’s aquarium, popular with locals and visitors alike. This is several attractions in one, because in addition to the aquarium itself there’s a ferris wheel and carnival type rides. The aquarium has features like the Shark Voyage, Louisiana Swamp exhibit, a shipwreck, and a rainforest.
Hermann Park
Hermann Park is also several attractions in one. It’s a huge park in Houston’s South of Downtown district, covering an area of 455 acres. You have park attractions here where you can sit and relax, or play a round of golf on the 18 hole course. There’s also a lake with pedal boats for rental. The park is home to the Houston Zoo where there are over 800 species of exotic animals, and you can find out more about the natural world at the park’s Museum of Natural Science.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The archetypal image of Texas is the livestock and cowboys, so if this is what you’re looking for on a visit to Houston make sure you come in March when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is on! This is the world’s largest rodeo, so makes the perfect introduction to this hugely popular sport, plus you can enjoy all sorts of other fun activities including live music, a carnival and more.