Houston City is one of the cities located on the Texas coast, and it lies on the eastern side of the state. Other cities that border it are New Orleans which is found some 350 miles to the east and Louisiana, which is approximately 300 miles to the southwest of Houston. The city is a large metropolis and has a cosmopolitan environment that is quite sophisticated. The climatic conditions here are dictated by the surrounding terrain which is low lying and flat. Winter weather is mostly cool and rarely very cold at times. Summers on the other hand are quite hot and humid. However, the best time for tourists to pay a visit to the city is in spring and fall when weather conditions are very conducive.

Houston’s major airport is the George Bush International Airport, found some 20 miles towards the north of the city’s downtown. The airport serves both domestic and international flights. Shuttles and vans link the airport with the downtown and suburban locations. The other airport in the city is the William P. Hobby airport, although it is smaller and serves only domestic flights around the US. The road network in Houston is also very excellent, although some visitors and other out-of-town drivers might find the intersections quite confusing at times. Moreover, traffic mishaps are sometimes a common occurrence, leading to tight congestions on the roads.

The city has a cultural center located in its central downtown. The town area is an old but reconstructed center with four museums, namely the Contemporary Arts Museum, the Children’s Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural Science. Other tourist attraction facilities nearby include the Sam Houston Park, the Enron Field and the Bayou Place Entertainment Complex. Towards the south of downtown, one will also come across the Astrodome, which a much older center but still impresses many. Each year in February, the Astrodome plays host to one of the major festivals in Houston, the Houston Livestock Show.  The festival is famous for the largest rodeo in the world, in addition to a national cooking championship of barbecue and other entertainments. Just near the dome, visitors will also come across the Six Flags Waterworld and the Six Flags Astroworld Amusement park.

The Houston Space Center is arguably the favorite attraction in the city. It is a NASA facility located some 25 miles from downtown to the southeast. It has a visitor center and for an entry fee of about $15, guests can sample what the facility has to offer, including interactive rides, exhibits, Imax-films, astronaut training facilities and so on.

The George Ranch Historical Park is a 480-acre park found near Richmond.  It lies on 21,000-acre cattle ranch and here, one comes face to face with the real cowboys as they go about their duties. There are also historical exhibits detailing various facts about farming and ranching in the early days.

Other attractions in Houston include the San Jacinto Battleground State Park and Museum which commemorates Texas’ battle for independence, plenty of shopping malls and cultural activities like the Houston Symphony, Ballet and Opera.