The largest city in the largest state
The Old West lives on in this stylish and cultured cityThe largest city in Texas offers a combination of cowboy swagger and the spirit of the entrepreneur, making it a city of stimulating culture and style.
It is home to many museums and NASA's Space Centre Houston which reflects the frontier spirit of the city.
Numerous airlines will fly you from London Heathrow to Houston in time to visit the Space Center, voted the top tourist attraction in Houston. Open daily, both young and old will discover what it is like to walk on the Moon, take a tour around Mission Control, and view the inside of a full-scale mock-up of the Space Shuttle.
Why not experience the Houston Symphony orchestra, who play daily. This renowned orchestra performs throughout the year and offers free concerts during the summer at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Also performing regular musical productions is the Theatre Under the Stars at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Houston.
If you appreciate museums and architecture, why not kill two birds with one stone by visiting The 1940 Air Terminal Museum? It is a fine example of art deco architecture, the airport serving Houston during the golden age of flight, and exhibits include memorabilia of the period plus uniforms, maps and weather charts. The Museum of Fine Arts opens daily. It is the largest museum in the south west and offers many daily activities from tours, films and programmes for the family.
Children will delight in the Downtown Aquarium particularly riding the Shark Voyage Train where they can safely view the shark tank. The aquarium also exhibits a sunken galleon, a Louisiana swamp and a rainforest where children and adults can learn about different ecosystems. There really is so much to do in Houston.
