| Houston Overview | Area Lodging | Local Info on the Web | About |
Houston Texas: A great place to visit or live Southern hospitality at its very best awaits you in Houston Texas, home of some of the finest art galleries, golf courses and restaurants in the country. You'll never want to leave this spectacular city after you smell the fresh summer air, taste authentic Texas barbeque and watch the sun set in the southern sky. Make sure to take your camera and plenty of film because you'll want to capture every moment of your trip.The mild Houston weather allows for plenty of outdoor activities, and there are plenty of parks in the city to enjoy a picnic, a game of basketball or a hike through winding trails. Discover nature at its very best at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, or stroll through the gardens Cullen Sculpture Garden. Terry Hershey Park, George Bush Park, Cullen Park and Bear Creek Park & Soccer Complex are also among the many parks in Houston . If you're seeking more chills and thrills than a relaxing afternoon then you'll want to make a beeline for Six Flags AstroWorld. Take your bathing suite for chilling thrills at Six Flags' Water World, and get ready to feel your heart leap into your throat as you brave of one the many thrill rides at Six Flags including SWAT and Diablo Falls. There are also plenty of other amusement parks in the Houston area from which to choose including Star Amusement, Houston Ride Exchange and Medeles Amusement. Golfing is also a popular way to pass the day in Houston , and there are plenty of fine courses from which to choose. Beginner's will want to start at Beginner's Golf where they can take lessons in the finer points of golf. Other golf courses golfers will want to try include Heron Lakes Golf Course, Fish Creek Golf Course, Bogart Golf, South Main Golf Range and Sharpstown Park Golf Course. If you're visiting during the summer, catch the Houston Astros in action, or check out the Houston Rockets during basketball season.  After a long day of site seeing and enjoying the pleasant Houston weather, you'll want to find the perfect restaurant. With its more than 4500 restaurants, it's little wonder that Houston ians are known for eating out more than the residents in any other city in the country. From quaint, romantic Tony's and the Argentine Grill to Pollo Campero and California Pizza Kitchen, you have so many choices for dining out that you'll have a hard time choosing where to go.Taste some of the best food in the country, try your swing at one of the many golf courses, and get ready to embrace the charming, friendly way of southern life you're sure to find during your time in Houston . |