We have heat 9 months out of the year, hurricanes in the fall, and still more people live in one county then the entire state of Oregon. Can that many people really be wrong about Houston, Texas? The Houston City Statistical Area (CSA) covers 12,476 square miles, an area larger than Maryland (12,297 square miles). Houston is the 4th largest city in the county.
Kemah Boardwalk, Space Center Houston, Moody Gardens, Minute Maid Park, Schlitterbahn, Houston Zoo, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Traders Village and the Houston Museum of Natural Science are among Texas's top attractions, according to a recent survey.
Top activities for visitors to Houston include:
- Sightseeing
- Visiting attractions, particularly nightlife and amusement parks
- Nature, especially the beach and waterfront
- Cultural and historical spots?museums and performing arts in particular
- Outdoor sports, especially golf
Downtown close to our hotel location:
- JPMorgan Chase Tower is the tallest composite building in the world. The 60th floor Sky Lobby offers a spectacular vista of Houston and Joan Miro's 55-foot steel sculpture, Personage With Birds.
The Shops at Houston Center:
- Located adjacent the Four Seasons Hotel and across from the George R. Brown Convention Center, this convenient mall features more than 70 stores and restaurants.
Saint Arnold Brewery Tours:
- Houstonians are heading to Brock Wagner's Saint Arnold's Brewery for air-conditioned tastings at the new three-story location.
Houston Astros Baseball Team:
- The Houston Astros led their city to National League Wild Card victories in 2004 and 2005 and continued on to the World Series after becoming 2005 National League Champions.
The Heritage Society:
- The Heritage Society is the city's only outdoor, interactive historic museum and park. Nestled in 10 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts 9 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905.
Houston Visitors Center:
- The Houston Visitors Center offers information on history, cultural arts, attractions, restaurants, retail and education, plus plenty of Houston merchandise.
