Houston, TX at a Glance
Located in southern Texas, off of
the Gulf Coast, Houston is a major petrochemical and oil-refining center and is
home to one of United State's largest
sea ports. Houston is best known, however, for N.A.S.A. and the Johnson
Space Center, which boasts simulated space voyages and mission control panels,
teaching people of all ages about space travel. It also houses the Astronaut Gallery,
the Mission Status Exhibit, the Starship Gallery and the N.A.S.A. Tram Tour. Bayou
Place in downtown Houston features an abundance of international dining and entertainment
options. A ride on Houston's
Metro Light Rail will take you by the world-renowned Texas
Medical Center, the Museum
District and Reliant
Park. Visitors can also step back in time at Sam
Houston Park, where the Heritage Society operates a museum and some historic
buildings. Sports fans have a number of professional games to see while visiting
Houston, including a baseball game at Minute
Maid Park or a football game at Reliant Stadium.
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