Houston is a unique and welcoming destination that mixes Texas culture and Southern charm. And SJC now offers nonstop service to both William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston’s two main airports.
Skyline and Bayou, We Heart Houston – Photos courtesy Visit Houston
Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurants featuring flavors from 35 countries, world-renowned theater groups and the brains behind U.S. space exploration, Houston is a diverse metropolis brimming with personality.
On any given night, it's a safe bet that there's a show somewhere in Houston's Theater District. The 17-block area is home to Houston's resident performance companies including the symphony, opera, drama and ballet. Tucked between the bustling Midtown and Medical Center areas rests Houston's leafy, park-like Museum District. Nineteen world-class institutions, including the Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science are clustered in this area, drawing a reported seven million visitors to the district each year.
Downtown Skyline with Buffalo Bayou and Wortham Theater Center – Photo courtesy Visit Houston
The fourth-largest city in the country is also the most diverse, with significant Asian, Hispanic, Indian and other populations. Project Row Houses, The Ensemble Theatre and The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum are all devoted to showcasing African-American history and culture in the community. Talento Bilingue de Houston is one of the largest Latino cultural centers in the United States, and the Chinatown area showcases Houston's expanding Asian community.
Project Row Houses Interior Art Space 1, Jade Buddha Temple Exterior – Photos courtesy Visit Houston
Houston's restaurant scene is as ethnically diverse as its 4 million residents. ForbesTraveler.com ranked Houston as one of the best restaurant cities in America. The city is jam-packed with more than 10,000 tempting eateries that feature culinary flavors from more than 35 countries.
Field & Tides – Photo courtesy Visit Houston
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