CultureSpace Center Houston
See real rockets and NASA's historic Mission Control.
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Houston at a glance
- Country
- United States
- Airports
- George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
- Search code
IAH- Money
- US dollar (USD)
Discover Houston
America's fourth-largest city is a food capital, a space center and a melting pot. Houston is Tex-Mex, Viet-Cajun crawfish and world-class museums.
What it's called
- Space Cityhome of NASA's Mission Control
- H-Townlocal slang
- Bayou Cityfor the slow rivers that wind through it
Things to do in Houston
Culture
Day tripGalveston Island
Beaches and the Pleasure Pier about an hour south.
CultureRodeo season
Every spring the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo brings rodeos and big concerts.
About the United States
The United States stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, plus Alaska and Hawaii. In one country you get skyscraper cities, red-rock deserts, tropical beaches, snowy mountains and small towns with diners and county fairs.
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- MoneyUS dollar (USD)
- LanguageEnglish (Spanish is widely spoken too)
Economy
It is the world's largest economy. Silicon Valley tech, Hollywood films, Wall Street finance, Texas oil and Midwest farms all play a part, and travel and tourism support millions of jobs.
Culture
People from every corner of the world made America, and you taste it in the food: barbecue, soul food, Tex-Mex, pizza and more. Jazz, blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop were all born here, and game day is close to a holiday.
Places to visit
- Grand Canyonthe most famous view in the West
- Yellowstonegeysers, bison and the first national park
- New Orleansjazz, Creole food and the French Quarter
- San Franciscothe Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars
- Washington, D.C.monuments and free Smithsonian museums
- Las Vegasshows and neon in the desert
Why the United States is worth it for you
- A whole world in one tripCities, beaches, deserts and mountains without crossing a border.
- Free museumsThe Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. are free to enter.
- Flights everywhereSo many airports and airlines that fares stay competitive and connections are easy.
- Road-trip freedomGood highways, motels in every town and scenery that changes every few hours.
Travel more of the United States
Places worth adding to your trip, from Houston or on another visit.
NatureGrand Canyon, Arizona
A mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado River; sunrise at the South Rim is unforgettable.
NatureYellowstone, Wyoming
The first national park in the world, with geysers like Old Faithful, bison and hot springs.
NatureYosemite, California
Granite cliffs, giant sequoias and waterfalls in the Sierra Nevada.
CultureNew Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz on Frenchmen Street, beignets and the French Quarter's iron balconies.
HistoryWashington, D.C.
The Capitol, the White House and the free Smithsonian museums.
NightlifeLas Vegas, Nevada
Neon, shows and casinos, and a gateway to Zion and the Grand Canyon.
LandmarkNew York City
Skyline, Broadway and the Statue of Liberty.
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BeachHawaiʻi
Volcanoes, surf and the spirit of aloha.
See the guide →Eat like a local
- Texas barbecueSmoked brisket, sliced thick.
- Tex-MexFajitas and enchiladas, born in Texas.
- Viet-Cajun crawfishA spicy, garlicky Houston original.
The story of Houston
Two brothers founded Houston in 1836 and named it after Sam Houston, hero of Texas independence. Oil made it boom in the 1900s, and in 1969 the first message after the Moon landing began with "Houston."
The United States through history
- Long before 1500
Hundreds of Native American nations lived across the land.
- 1607
Jamestown, Virginia, becomes the first lasting English settlement.
- 1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed on July 4 in Philadelphia.
- 1865
The Civil War ends and slavery is abolished.
- 1964
The Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination by race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
- 1969
Apollo 11 lands the first people on the Moon.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- October to April. Summers are hot and humid.
- Getting around
- Houston is a driving city; METRORail runs between downtown, the Museum District and NRG Park.
- Language
- English (Spanish is widely spoken too)
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Questions about Houston
Which airports serve Houston?
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH). Search code: IAH.
What currency is used in Houston?
US dollar (USD).
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