Greater Houston at a Glance
Greater Houston encompasses a number of cities full of historic sites, beaches
and western charm. While in Houston,
many different destinations are available, from the American
Cowboy Museum to the Downtown
Aquarium to the Johnson
Space Center. Galveston,
a popular day trip, features attractions such as the Moody
Gardens and the home port for the Carnival
Cruise Line. Just north of the city is one of the country's largest outdoor
markets, Traders
Village, as well as Mother Nature's sanctuary, Mercer
Arboretum. Families can head to Baytown,
which offers access to a number of beaches and area attractions, including Evergreen
Point Golf Course, Galveston Island and Six
Flags Astroworld, just to name a few. The unique town of Sugar
Land was built and developed around the sugar industry and features an array
of historic buildings. Pasadena
and Conroe are two other cities
among many that make up the metropolis surrounding Houston.
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