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Houston and Galveston Sights

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Viewed from above, Houston resembles a dartboard: a series of concentric rings (highways) spreading out from the bull's eye, downtown. Since the city spreads—OK, sprawls—far and wide, encompassing an area of more than 600 square mi, your best game plan is to rent a car, get a map, and prepare for some exciting freeway driving. More »

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