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Houston TravelBackgroud in HoustonBackgroud information about Houston
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Overview
August 30, 2010
Overview : Arrival and informationDowntown Houston is at the intersection of I-10 (San AntonioNew Orleans) and I-45 (DallasGalveston), with most of what you'll want to see encircled by Loop 610, now widened on the west to include the huge Galleria mall. ... more Transportation in HoustonTips for getting around Houston posted by real travelers and Houston locals.
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City transport
August 30, 2010
City transport : City transportThere are few options for nondrivers in Houston. The Metro buses are predominantly for commuters; taxis (the most reliable firm is Yellow Cabs; tel 713/236-1111) at $4 for the first mile and $1.65 for each additional mile, ... more Things to Do in HoustonThings to Do in Houston
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park
Reliant Astrodome and the Orange Show
NASA
Galleria
Attractions Overview
Around Houston
August 30, 2010
Around Houston : Around HoustonHouston's double-edged status as having both historical importance and all the trappings of a hyper-modern "space city" is exemplified by two major attractions, both about twenty miles south of the city. more
August 30, 2010
NASA : NASANASA has been controlling space flight from the Johnson Space Center , 25 miles south of Houston off I-45 (bus #246 from downtown), ... more
August 30, 2010
Reliant Astrodome and the Orange Show : Reliant Astrodome and the Orange ShowAround three miles south from the Museum District, down Kirby Drive, Houston's legendary Reliant Astrodome was the first domed, climatized stadium in the world when it was built in 1965, ... more
August 30, 2010
Attractions Overview : Entertainment and nightlifeThere's no shortage of things to do in Houston; just check the listings in the free Houston Press ( www.houstonpress.com ). ... more
August 30, 2010
San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park : San Jacinto Battleground State Historical ParkSan Jacinto Battleground , 22 miles east of Houston off I-10, was the site of an eighteen-minute fight, two months after the Alamo in 1836, in which the Texans all but wiped out the superbly trained Mexican army. ... more Eating in HoustonEating and dining information for Houston
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Dining Overview
August 30, 2010
Dining Overview : EatingThere's plenty of variety in Houston's food : the large immigrant population has left its mark. Look out for Mexican, Vietnamese and even Indian restaurants, ... more |
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