Why on earth are New York, Miami, Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston always mentioned as one of the great American cities, without ever mentioning Houston?The fourth largest city on this continent, Texas' main city now has more than 2.3 million intramural inhabitants (6.6 million in the city). Since 1961, Houston has been home to many petrochemical and pharmaceutical companies and has hosted a NASA centre specializing in astronaut training and ship assembly in its suburb of Clear Lake City. No visit to Houston without a visit, just to be associated with the mythical "Hello Houston? This is the Moon! ».In terms of visits, the city is surprising and easily outpaces Dallas in terms of activities and outings. Recently, it is an airy city with lively neighbourhoods, unfortunately quite far from each other. Here, the car is king and it would be utopian to want to discover the city on foot or by public transport. A sprawling city, crossed by gigantic avenues and punctuated by endless interchanges, it is necessary to take the time to discover the small quiet districts of the centre. Traffic jams and the stressful driving of the premises may discourage you, but we assure you that you must overcome this urban obstacle to discover the offer of this great metropolis. Be careful: the city does not necessarily have the appeal of its older sisters, but it would be a pity not to stop there during your stay.Multicultural, the largest megalopolis in the state offers a good overview, including gastronomy, of multiple ethnic groups. It is indeed the city of Texas where culinary research is the most advanced. The influences of the different communities make it possible to develop a particularly rich fusion cuisine. In recent years, Houston has become one of the major culinary centres in the United States, far from the conventional wisdom about the legendary Texas junk food.Dietetic aside, Houston seduces with its penchant for modern art, with no less than four internationally renowned institutions. In fact, Houston's museum district welcomes nearly 7 million visitors per year. Houston's Theatre District, northwest of Downtown, also boasts a reputation for performing arts. Culturally, the city boasts more than 500 arts organizations with all activities combined.To summarize, it is necessary to take the time to discover a city with multiple districts and facets. Only in this way can Houston surprise you.

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