Houston Descriptions
Houston in 100-words:
Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurants featuring flavors from 35 countries, the oldest African-American theater in the Southwest and the brains behind United States space exploration, Houston is as diverse a city as they come. With nearly 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions and other arts programs presented in Houston annually, residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of cultural programs. Houston rates first among the nation’s 10 most populous cities in total acreage of park land, with 56,405 acres of total park space. The fourth largest city in the United States is also one of the most culturally-rich cities in the nation. Home to 89 consulates, the third largest consular corps in the nation, Houston radiates with diversity, giving the city one of the most vivid cultural scenes in the country.
Houston in 500-words:
Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurants featuring flavors from 35 countries, the oldest African-American theater in the Southwest and the brains behind United States space exploration, Houston is as diverse a city as they come.
With a revitalized downtown and expanded facilities, Houston offers a cosmopolitan setting for all conventions and meetings. From downtown Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center and adjacent Hilton Americas-Houston to the multi-building Reliant Park complex, Houston offers superior meeting locations. Plus, the convenient METRORail connects downtown with the Museum District, the Texas Medical Center and Reliant Park, making it easy to travel within the city.
With nearly 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions and other arts programs presented in Houston annually, residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of cultural programs. On any given night, it's a safe bet that it's showtime somewhere in Houston's Theater District. More than 2 million people visit the Downtown area each year to attend one of the city's world-class performances. The 17-block area is home to Houston's year-round resident companies including the symphony, opera, drama and ballet. Tucked between the bustling Midtown and Medical Center areas, rests Houston's leafy, park-filled and peaceful Museum District. Eighteen world-class institutions, including the Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science exist in the area, drawing a reported seven million visitors to the district each year.
The fourth largest city in the United States is also one of the most culturally-rich cities in the nation. Home to 89 consulates, the third largest consular corps in the nation, Houston radiates with diversity. 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 growing Asian community.
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 8,000 tempting restaurants that feature culinary flavors from more than 35 countries.
Fast track your way through Houston's top eight must-see attractions like Space Center Houston,Downtown Aquarium, George Ranch Historical Park and the Museum of Fine Arts with an oh-so-helpful CityPass. Think of it as cliff notes for tourists.
With 56,405 acres of total park space, Houston rates first among the nation’s 10 most populous cities in total acreage of park land. The 165 public and private golf courses around the city and teams in nearly every major professional sport offer sports fever 12 months out of the year.
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