Great restaurants, easy transport, finest convention centers in the country, Houston is a city great in size and attractions. Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and has the fourth largest population among the cities in the United States.

The Houston city was founded in 1836 and has a rich past which is captured and presented to a great extent in its magnificent museums. The museums are also a perfect source to witness the contemporary developments in the field of art and architecture of the city. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Contemporary Arts Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the Space Center Houston are some informative, entertaining and beautiful places in the city. Not to forget are the remarkable visits to the evergreen attractions of the city like the Kemah Boardwalk, Houston Ship Channel Boat Tour, Diverse Works, Marq E, Highland Village Shopping District, Japanese Gardens, Forbidden Gardens, the Miller Outdoor Theater, Hermann Park Golf course, the Galleria, the Battleship Texas and the San Jacinto Battleground Monument.

Once done with the sight seeing, look up the events calendar of the city for further entertainment. Houston hosts a wide variety of rocking events that represent the tradition and culture of the city to the fullest. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, FotoFest, Bayou City Art Festival, Houston’s Children Festival, WorldFest- Houston Film Festival, the Houston International Festival, the Art Car Parade, the Latino Book and Family Festival, Greek Festival, the Texas Renaissance festival, the Orange Show and Random Outdoor Art Work etc. are the big time avenues of fiesta in the city.

But Houston is not always visited for the purpose of vacation. A major section of Houston tourists are students who travel from different corners of the world to study in the eminent universities here. Houston is a home to several prestigious universities like the Rice University, University of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Baptist University, University of St. Thomas, Texas Southern University, Houston Community College and the University of Houston Downtown. Some of these universities are highly popular in different states and countries and are a major enticement to the students.

Houston is certainly an ideal place for the shopping lovers. The city has some excellent shopping venues such as the Galleria, Baybrook Mall, Katy Mills Malls and the Woodlands Mall. Besides these there are also small markets for those who wish to have an economical purchase.

The various restaurants and hotels in the city offer a thrilling nightlife and delectable cuisines. Houston takes complete care of its visitors and makes a perfect vacation destination for the young as well as the old. However, the budget travelers should do a complete research for the cost effective options in the expensive Houston city.