"Houston, Tranquility Base here. The eagle has landed."

- Buzz Aldrin
  US Astronaut (1930 - )

Welcome to Houston, 'SpaceCity' USA! World famous for hosting the US manned space program's Mission Control Center at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with its skyscrapers, distinctly Texan architecture, picturesque parks, historic buildings, Texan cuisine and a variety of attractions. "Everything's big in Texas!"- a local saying is justified by the magnificent, massive buildings of Houston.

Experience southern hospitality at its best on your Houston vacation. Visitors to the Lone Star State will find Houston to be a city like no other with a distinct character of its own.

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Houston Attraction Guide

The fourth largest city in the US and the largest city in Texas, Houston is world renowned for its petrochemical industry. The City of Houston offers visitors of all ages a Houston vacation to remember with its many historical buildings, landmarks, parks and outdoor activities. Don't forget to checkout the following Houston attractions on your Houston vacation.

University of Houston: The libraries and well-known art museum (Blaffer Gallery) of the University of Houston should not to be missed by any art or literature lover.

Minute Maid Park: Catch the excitement of a nail-biting Houston Astros baseball game at their home ground.

Houston Zoo: Experience close encounters with your favorite animals and learn about their natural habitat at Houston Zoo.

Kemah Boardwalk: Take a memorable ride on the giant Ferris wheel, watch the boats sail by or savor fresh seafood at Joe's Crab Shack; all that and more at Kemah Boardwalk.

Space Center Houston: Have an out-of-this-world experience with interactive exhibits, shuttle simulators and actual spacecraft at the Official Visitor Center of NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Houston Downtown Aquarium: Set amid a spectacular waterfront location, indulge in fine dining in an exotic underwater atmosphere at Houston's Downtown Aquarium.

Sam Houston Park: One of Houston's key open green spaces, San Houston Park is also home to several historic homes and The Heritage Society.

Toyota Center Houston: Texas' leading sports and entertainment facility, Toyota Center Houston is not to be missed by sports fans on their Houston vacation.

Moody Gardens: Discover answers to the mysteries of the universe, explore the world's oceans and be amazed by tropical plants, stunning birds and exotic fish at Moody Gardens on Galveston Island.