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Known as Space City for NASA’s Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas is a sprawling metropolis known for big business and big fun. Founded over 170 years ago by real estate entrepreneurs from New York, this fourth largest city in the United States has a diverse history that includes bustling railroad and port shipping enterprises as well as a stint as the capitol of the Republic of Texas, and your Houston, Texas vacation reaps the benefit of such a diverse city.
Today, Houston is most well known as a capitol industry city, a hub specifically for major Oil and Gas corporations including Chevron, Shell, and ExxonMobil, the largest company in the world by annual revenue. However, every year Houston’s reputation as a home for dynamic arts, culture, and entertainment venues grows substantially, and today this city is as popular as a tourist attraction as a corporate travel destination.
It’s really no wonder why. From countless championship-quality golf courses and eclectic shopping opportunities to surging museum and theatre districts, things to do in a Houston, Texas vacation are nearly unlimited. Experience the many terrific family outing destinations, and of course, beloved sports arenas like Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. Be sure to make a stop at the revitalized Houston Midtown district where an amazing array of restaurants and shops await.
Make exploring the Space City simple by purchasing your City Pass. Save money with the City Pass which includes tickets for six spectacular Houston attractions. Find out more.
Although you can find many of the best Houston attractions right near our hotel in downtown Houston, make sure you take advantage of the city’s convenient location near Galveston and the Gulf Coast. Visit Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston, an old-fashioned, Coney Island-style carnival park with rides and quirky shops. Moody Gardens Aquarium is another star attraction on Galveston Island.
With Houston, Texas becoming more family-oriented everyday, there’s never been a better time to visit. For corporate travel and leisurely Houston, Texas vacations, Space City is the placed to be.
Make it fun and keep it cheap by selecting one of our excellent Houston, Texas vacation packages.
Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown Hotel, the premier choice in downtown Houston hotels, provides an unequalled experience in Houston travel for both corporate and leisure guests. From tasty Houston hotel dining at Brazos Restaurant to the finest wedding and banquet facilities in Houston to all the remarkable Houston attractions, this stunning central Houston, TX hotel is the only way to have it all. |
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