Top 7 Things To Do In Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas skyline
Houston is the nation’s fourth largest city and the largest in Texas. Like many large cities, its population is diverse. The city is home to sizable African American, Latino American and Asian American communities. Like many multi-ethnic cities, it has a vibrant food culture.
Houston is the perfect picture of the Southern American metropolis. It has all the pickup trucks and honky-tonks that you would expect, along with modern skyscrapers and exciting 21st century nightlife.
Park in Houston, Texas
Getting To Dallas
Houston has four airports, two major ones and two smaller regional ones. The major airports are George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves 25 airlines (domestic and international) and is United Airlines’ largest hub. William P. Hobby Airport is the most convenient option if you are traveling to areas to the south of the city. The main carrier at this airport is Southwest Airlines, but Jet Blue and American Airlines also serve it.
Aerial view of Houston, Texas, USA
The smaller airports are Sugar Land Regional Airport and Ellington Field. Sugar Land Regional Airport is a popular choice for corporate aircraft, this airport is 25 miles southwest of downtown Houston. Ellington Field, once an air force base, is now used for commercial traffic, and general aviation.
Getting Around
Most visitors rent cars at the airport; however, Houston does have its own bus system and there are taxis available. There are freeways and toll ways that make it easy to get around the city. You can also easily pre-arrange your car rental pickup at Houston airport before you travel.
Aerial view of highways in Houston, Texas
Where to Stay in Houston
Most of Houston’s luxury hotels are located in the downtown and Galleria areas. In recent years, the city has seen a major increase in the number of hotels and thus the number of rooms. This has resulted in low rates so that it is common to see discounted weekend rates even in higher-end hotels. You can use our hotel comparison tool to compare hotels in Houston, Texas.
Houston, Texas, USA
There are different types of accommodation including hotels, apartments, villas, hostels, resorts and bed & breakfast. You can use our hotel comparison tool to compare hotels for Houston.
Attractions and Things to Do in Dallas
Memorial Park
At Memorial Park you will find a trail for hiking and biking along with spectacular views of the downtown skyline. You can walk, jog or rent a bike.
Pioneer Memorial, Hermann Park, Houston, Texas
The Alley Theater
The Alley Theater was founded over 60 years ago and exposes audiences to a wide variety of work that includes newer plays along with rarely performed ones.
Fred Hartman Bridge, Houston, Texas
Festivals and Events
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo event is the largest entertainment and livestock exhibition in the world.
Wings Over Houston Airshow
Wings Over Houston Airshow, held in the fall, is one of the top five airshows in the United States and one of the largest civic events in Metropolitan Houston.
Independence Day, Fourth Of July fireworks, Houston, Texas
Restaurants
Like its population, Houston’s restaurant scene is eclectic with food from Louisiana, Southeast Asia and other places. There is also an abundance of soul food and barbecue joints from which to pick.
Nightlife and Entertainment
Along with performance arts venues like the Alley Theater; Houston also has a well-developed club and music scene. Consider Mega clubs in the theater district as it is offers multiple restaurants, clubs and bars all in one complex.
Houston, Texas city center
If you want to listen to rock music, consider Fitzgerald’s on Texas Avenue. For jazz, try out the Sambuca Jazz Cafe at the old Rice Hotel.
Shopping
Houston is full of malls. Shopping areas range from outlet malls like Katy Mills on the west side to the Shops at Houston Center. The latter has about 40 small boutiques and specialty stores.
Houston, Texas
