A multicultural city that extends its culture to beyond the south border, Houston entertains people with a wide variety of cultural activities. From the Houston Grand Opera to the Clear Lake Metropolitan Ballet to the Houston Space Center to its many professional and amateur sports teams, Houston is a city with culture galore, sure to please any visitor with a wide variety of selections.
History
Once the capitol of Texas, Houston is rich in history and embraces its past
readily with museums and historical festivals. Long associated with the petroleum
industry, Houston has expanded its economy to the aerospace
and health care/biotechnology industries.
Family Friendly
Many attractions in Houston cater to families and kids of all ages, including
the Children's
Museum of Houston, Contemporary
Art Museum, the Miller
Outdoor Theater and the Houston
Zoo. These and many more can be found in our Family
Friendly Attractions list.
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