RICE UNIVERSITY

The star of the neighborhood is, of course, Rice University. In fact, a stroll around the campus is well worth the detour, and helps to explain why education is so expensive in the USA! The university campus covers 121 hectares, with majestic oak trees and plenty of green space (a classic American campus feature). The university also contains over 70 buildings. Open since 1912, the university has a very good reputation both locally and nationally, not least for its research links with the NASA center.