Katie Haugland Brown · CC BY 2.0
Houston
United States · IAH
Space centre, museums, and the most diverse food in Texas.
About
Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the Southern United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.3 million at the 2020 census. The Greater Houston metropolitan area, at 7.8 million residents, is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the nation and second-most populous in Texas. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is the county seat of Harris County. Covering a total area of 640.4 square miles (1,659 km2), it is the ninth largest city in the country and the largest whose municipal government is not consolidated with a county, parish, or borough. Although primarily located within Harris County, portions of the city extend into Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Houston also functions as the southeastern anchor of the Texas Triangle megaregion.
Source: Wikipedia — Houston (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · excellent
- affordability · good
- family friendly · good
- live music · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan63°F12d wet
- Feb68°F11d wet
- Mar74°F14d wet
- Apr78°F14d wet
- May84°F17d wet
- Jun89°F17d wet
- Jul91°F18d wet
- Aug91°F18d wet
- Sep88°F14d wet
- Oct82°F10d wet
- Nov73°F11d wet
- Dec67°F12d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture, Street ArtFrom $25 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Howdy H-Town Street Art & Small Bar TourFrom $50 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Downtown Houston Brewery Bike TourFrom $71 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
1 Hour Horseback Ride in Houston AreaFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Outdoor Escape Room in Houston - DowntownFrom $75 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Celebrate Houston on a 100% Motorized R&B Party BikeFrom $46 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 15 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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