Flight Destination: Houston, Texas

Introduction
Popular Tourist Attractions
Specialties
Weather
Language
Airports
Hotels
Car Rental

Introduction

Houston is one of the most cosmopolitan cities of Texas. It is the energy powerhouse of US, commercial and education hub for International students. Houston is very well connected by plane, air and rail from all major destinations. You can get to experience top notch museums, musical performances, and ethnic restaurants with best in class cuisines from the world over. And that's not all! There are numerous entertainment avenues in the form of casinos, billboards, sports bars, nightclubs and generic strip centers.

Travelers would experience the contrasting views because of accelerated growth in the region. You might find a church, muffler repair shop along with luxurious apartment complexes.

Popular Tourist Attractions

Space Center is an ideal location to start your tour in Houston. You can get hands on experience on some of the demo space machines. And explore space artifacts. You could see the Apollo and Mercury launch vehicles. While traveling with family visiting Houston Zoo is recommended. In order to experience the artwork and architecture, Contemporary Arts Museum and Houston Holocaust Museum are some of the must visit sights.

You can get to enjoy some of the eventful festivals in Houston including - The Houston International Festival, Houston Children Festival, Film Festival and The Orange Show.

Specialties

Foodies can get to enjoy world class cuisines in Houston. There are several restaurants and eating avenues where you can bite on your favorite cuisines - Asian, Sea food, Barbeque, Italian, Chinese and other fast food options. Some of the recommended avenues to eat around include - Cafe Annie, Max's Wine Dive, T'afia, Dharma Cafe and Strip House.

Shopping is always an experience in Houston. There are numerous fashion boutiques, antique houses and modern trend clothing range merchants in Houston. One of the must visit spot for shopping in Houston is Galleria. It is said that more than a Mall, shopping in Galleria is a total rejuvenating experience. You can get to shop, eat, get yourself entertained and explore more options on the go.

Weather

Houston gets pretty hot and humid in summers. The temperature ranges from 87-100 degree Fahrenheit. It experiences mild winters with temperature variations from 30-64 degree Fahrenheit. Best time to visit Houston is from the months of August-October.

Current Weather Conditions in Houston and 3 day forecast:

fair today

Between 68°F and 91° tomorrow.

Between 71°F and 90° the day after tomorrow.

Between 73°F and 89°.

Language

English is the official language. Spanish is also spoken widely across the region.

Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a major airport in Houston area.

Hotels

Some travelers may find it more convenient to stay closer to the airport, while others enjoy downtown. Here is a good start for finding good hotel.

Comfortable and cheap hotels are numerous and handy in Houston downtown and around Houston airport. Take advantage of excellent amenities, facilities and services they are offering.

It is hard to decide which hotel is the best hotel in Houston. Compare latest Houston hotel prices and amenities starting here.

Car Rental

Most convenient way to enjoy Houston no matter whether it's for work or pleasure is to rent a car.

Get more out of Houston:

Apollo and Mercury launch vehicles

Houston Zoo

Contemporary Arts Museum

Houston Holocaust Museum

Galleria