Houston is the largest city in Texas. The city has the flair of an international metropolis and you can easily travel around and explore this city with a rental car because of the well-developed infrastructure.
Houston has many attractions for tourists to see. Especially the very well known “Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center” is a real tourist magnet. It can be found 24 miles southeast of the city center and promises and interesting and exciting day full of new discoveries for young and old alike. A large part of the space planning program and training of astronauts takes place in Houston. As a visitor you can feel the fascination of space travel and you can also take part in many interactive programs. In order to see everything that the center has to offer, you will need more than one day. An excursion to “Rocket Park” is also worthwhile. Here you can marvel many rockets that are no longer in service.
This vibrant city is also the largest cultural and economic center of the American Gulf Coast and that makes it worth visiting. In Houston a varied and exciting cultural program waits for visitors. The theater „Alley Theatre“, the concert hall of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the “Wortham Center” and the „Hobby Center for the Performing Arts“ should all be included in your travel plans. Many different kinds of museums complete the cultural side of Houston. Especially the Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural Sciences and the Museum of Modern Art are worth mentioning. All of these cultural attractions are found in the downtown area and can easily be reached with the rental car.
Another great tip is a visit to the open-air museum in the “Sam Houston Park” and the excellent old town district of the city. The “Sam Houston Park” was setup in 1900 and also the eight oldest buildings of the city are found here which were built between 1823 and 1905. These cultural sites have been carefully restored to their original look and are now a popular destination for many visitors. The open-air museum depicts in an impressive way the historical past of the city and displays many works of art from the 19th Century.
Around 20 miles east of the city center you will find the „San Jacinto Battle Monument“. This memorial is a reminder of the battle that took place on April 4, 1836. The Texans were led by Sam Houston and fought for their independence from Mexico. The monument made of limestone is 561 feet high and the viewing platform can be reached with an elevator. The view is one-of-a-kind and even the skyline of Houston can be seen perfectly.
Those that would rather spend their time actively involved in sports will be able to do so. Houston has everything from basketball to tennis and even golf. The city offers a wide range of sports. Near the city there are also great golf courses and even a racetrack, all of which are easily reached with the rental car.
Auch an Einkaufsmöglichkeiten mangelt es dieser Stadt nicht. Many different shopping malls attract international brands and stores. Restaurants, pubs and entertainment centers are also part of many of these impressive shopping malls. There is something for every taste to be found.
The best time of the year to visit this region is definitely the fall, since in summertime the temperatures are extremely hot. With a rental car you can easily tour the city of Houston and the surrounding areas and do so at your own pace. So then, off to Texas!
