Houston and Galveston Travel Guide
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Sprawling, brash, friendly, and prosperous, Houston is arguably Texas's most cosmopolitan city. The forceful, wildcatter temperament that transformed what was once a swamp near the junction of the Buffalo and White Oak bayous into the nation's fourth-largest city also made it a world energy center and pushed exploration into outer space—indeed, the first words spoken from the moon broadcast its name throughout the universe: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
Houston and Galveston Hotels
Like most big cities, Houston has a wide variety of hospitality options. Downtown, you'll find many national business-class hotels (Doubletree, Hilton...read more
Houston and Galveston Restaurants
In the U.S.'s fourth-largest city, the average resident eats out four times per week. There are thousands of choices—from Pan-Asian to Italian, barbecue...read more
Things To Do in Houston and Galveston
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Houston and Galveston
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $126-$169 -- Galveston Beachside Resort thru Summer, 30% Off Holiday Inn Resorts Galveston on the Beach
- $99 & up -- Houston Galleria Area Hotel, Save 60% Hotwire.com
- $5.69 & up -- Car Rentals across Texas CarRentals.com
Houston and Galveston Experiences
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If you see motorcycles flying overhead while you're in Texas, forget the state fair or rodeo, you just might be in church. As surely as Texas... Read more
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World-class Art. Houston is home to eclectic institutions like the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel, and world-famous Museum of Fine Arts... Read more
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Test Pilot. Moviemaker. Engineer. Philanthropist. Addict. Recluse.... Read more
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On October 8, 1900, Galveston was slammed by a Category 4 hurricane. Winds reached 120 mph, destroying most of the city's buildings, and storm... Read more
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All major airlines fly into either Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport on the city's north side or the smaller Hobby Airport on the... Read more
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Board METRORail at UH-Downtown (One Main Street), housed in the "M&M" Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places... Read more
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Arts & Culture
Taking an art-fueled tour of Europe would be a dream. ... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture
No, Houston might not be at the top of your bucket list, but with a flowing art scene, fine dining, and... Read more
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News, Restaurants
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