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Houston, TX 77002

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Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States of America, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of 579 square miles (1,500 km2). Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown, which is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. of nearly 6 million people.

Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou. It was incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837, and named after then-President of the Republic of Texas—former General Sam Houston—who had commanded at the Battle of San Jacinto, which took place 25 miles (40 km) east of where the city was established. The burgeoning port and railroad industry, combined with oil discovery in 1901, has induced continual surges in the city's population. In the mid-twentieth century, Houston became the home of the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located.

Rated as a global city, Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in international waterborne tonnage handled and second in total cargo tonnage handled. The city has a population from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and a large and growing international community. It is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits, which attract more than 7 million visitors a year to the Museum District. Houston has an active visual and performing arts scene in the Theater District and offers year-round resident companies in all major performing arts.

Nearby cities include South Houston, Pasadena, Channelview, Pearland, Jersey Village.

Map of Houston, TX

Houston, TX Map

Places in Houston

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

The Phenix Cafe

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Filet mignon

The Wine Cellar

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Tacos A Go Go

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Rosalie Italian Soul

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Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

Under the Stars

Hobby Center

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General store inventory

Sam Houston Park

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The Heritage Society

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Interior at Heritage Plaza- note Flying Men sculpture on right

Heritage Coffee

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Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown

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Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown

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The Lancaster Hotel

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Reside Houston Downtown A Wyndham Residence

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