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Houston vacation
You can enjoy Houston's outstanding performing and visual arts venues. Try one of the countless restaurants available, offering cuisine in everything from Tex Mex and South American to Middle Eastern and Vietnamese. For sports fans we have local teams representing all major sports. Do some shopping; Houston offers something to fit every budget - from the exclusive shops in Houston's Uptown area to the outlet malls just outside the City.
There are a variety of events and festivals throughout the year in Houston. There is one especially for the kids, the Houston Children's Festival. It's held annually, usually around the beginning of April and it's two days of adventure, music and games dedicated just to the children. There are over 350 events and it's been called the "largest" children's festival in the United States.
Hermine comes ashore as a strong tropical storm in northeastern Mexico near the South Texas border.
Hermine Gives Galveston Dangerous Tides [09/2010]
Even though Tropical Storm Hermine will be going ashore hundreds of miles south of Galveston, the Island is still feeling the effects, and high tide means a dangerous tide for swimmers.
Houston vacation
From small open areas to the sprawling acreage of Hermann Park and Memorial Park, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department provide many places for you to play and have fun.
In addition, hundreds of recreation centers, swimming pools and tennis courts are maintained by neighborhood subdivisions.
Houston is the largest city in Texas, The "Museum District," situated south of downtown Houston, is the most visited part of the city because of its wealth of museums, theater, zoos and art centers. The diverse culture of the city helps with the tourism industry but because of the size of the city, almost no attractions are with in walking distance to the other. There are however, a wealth of lodging and dining options throughout.