Pasadena - Texas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Known as the fastest growing city in Texas, Pasadena has a population of just under 150,000 residents. It is located off Highway 225 between Houston and Deer Park and received its name because the lush vegetation resembled that of Pasadena, California. It is the home of San Jacinto College and the Texas Chiropractic College as well as being closely associated with the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.

Enjoy the famous Texas barbecue at many of the restaurants in this city and the wealth of accommodations will cause you a few moments of indecision as you decide where you want to stay. Just about any cuisine you can mention is available on the menus and the scenery will captivate you leaving an indelible mark on your memories.

The city is conveniently located so that you can take in all the attractions of the surrounding area. Visit Six Flags Astroworld in Houston or take a trek through the woods at the Armand Bayou Nature Center. As for museums, you can decide by type which ones you want to visit. There are art museums, historical museums, science museums and museums dedicated entirely to children.

Visit the Pasadena Little Theater, the oldest continuously running theater in the Houston area, where you can take in such productions as the Nuncracker or A Party to Murder. There are many parks in this city where you can have a picnic, let the children enjoy themselves at the playground or just sit and drink in the scenery. Take in the Pasadena Rodeo with events scheduled for every month of the year. If you like strawberries, you have to be here in May for the Strawberry Festival with its midway and tons of activities.

Take in all that Pasadena has to offer from its shopping centers to its friendly people. The spirit of Texas is alive and well here and you will certainly want to return to enjoy its charm.