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Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities. A growing favorite with foodies from around the globe, Houston is widely considered one of the most restaurant-oriented cities in America, supporting a thriving scene of ethnic eateries. Founded in 1836 on the banks of Buffalo Bayou (which gave way to the nickname "The Bayou City"), Houston quickly became a major port and railroad junction, attracting burgeoning businesses from around the country. In addition to a sprawling space center, the city also boasts the largest concentration of health care and research institutions in the world. Houston is in Texas Gulf Coast. Use our United States online driving holiday planner to arrange your visit to Houston and other destinations in United States.
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Best things to do in Houston

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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Houston Zoo
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Room Escape Games
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Escape Hunt
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Space Center Houston
Houston
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The Menil Collection
Houston
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Houston Museum District
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Downtown Aquarium
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Children's Museum of Houston
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Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston
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Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah
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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site
La Porte
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Houston (Memorial)
Houston
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Glenwood Cemetery
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Rice University Campus
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Where to stay in Houston

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If you come to Houston to splurge while on holiday, book a luxurious room at a downtown hotel. This area is an ideal base for getting to know Houston, offering you a chance to stay within walking distance of one of the country's largest theater districts. Houston bills itself as the
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