Houston - Texas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
Houston is one of the largest cities in Texas with a population of 2 million in the city and 4.7 million in the Greater Houston Area. Harris County is the 3rd largest in the US with a population of 3.4 million people. The city has a diverse population with 82 foreign consulates and over 90 different spoken languages.
There are plenty of places to stay in Houston with over 50,000 hotel rooms in the city, and over 5,000 in downtown Houston alone. Some of the most popular hotels are located in the Galleria area of the city, famous for its shopping and fine dining. These hotels include the Omni Houston Hotel, JW Marriot, Sheraton Suites Houston, Hotel Derek, and The Westin Galleria. There is a hotel for every price range and for every type of traveler.
There are many attractions in Houston including the famous Theater District. The Houston Symphony is one of the oldest performing arts groups in Texas and plays great classical music. If you are in need of something else then you can visit the Houston Grand Opera, which is home to award winning plays and musicals.
The Museum District of Houston also has a lot to offer including 16 different sites to visit. Some of these attractions include the Houston Zoo, Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Fine Arts and The Children's Museum of Houston (ranked #2 in the country).
Sports are also very popular in this city with a wide variety including baseball (Houston Astros), basketball (Houston Rockets and Comets), hockey (Houston Aeros), and football (Houston Texans). This southern U.S. port city is one of the most exciting to visit and a place you will never forget.