Introduction
Well, are you the person that prefers people over places?
If yes, then Houston in Texas is the best city you can find. Houston is regarded as the fourth most populous city in southern North America and the sixth most in North America. Its popularity depends not only based on popularity but also on its expanse, Houston is the eighth most expansive city in the United States with a total area of 1,651 square km. Rightly nicknamed as Space City not only because of expanse but also because of the presence of NASA’S Johnson’s Space Centre, best suited for the one who is infinitely in love with the Cosmos.
It may surprise you Houston homes vivid culture and multi races with over 21.4 per cent people outside Houston, greater ratio belonging to Asians. Festivals also encompass various races mingled into one. Not only various festivals but the Gay march at the end of June also takes fascinate people that visit the city. With its grandeur, lights and vividness it is sure to away the hearts of people who ever lay eyes on this beautiful city.
Inside Out
It’s hard to digest the fact that this city is composed of marshy land.
Therefore beneath Houston’s grandeur lies unconsolidated clay. Also with wet climate and prairie sinking into Houston, it suffers heavy flooding every year. Houston gets the physical features of its land from the river deposits coming from the Rocky Mountains. So beneath its layers, you can find an abundance of Rocky salt.
Talking of the city, its tall buildings are sure to make your neck strain as this city possesses one of the tallest skyscrapers in the United States. It also possesses the 19th tallest building in the United States. The city is full of various office buildings, hotels and whatnot. This city is no less than New York as it possesses the fifth tallest skyline in the United States.
The climate here may be very hot in summers. But you don’t need to stress your brain as this city got your back by providing 11 km long tunnels and skywalks linking all your needs.
City’s interests
If the grandeur is not as pleasing to you, then Houston got culture. Its annual events are sure to give insights into the diverseness it possesses items of culture. Its interests are sure to mesmerize to the bottoms of your heart. It holds the largest and the longest annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo which goes for as long as 20 days to entertain you to the core of your hearts.
If you’re the one who has a true sense of art then the annual Bayou art festival is sure to satisfy your highest expectations as this is one of the top five art festivals.
Not only this have the annual Greek Festival, but Houston showed are also some of the noteworthy festivals that will add a bit of colour to your mundane life.
Not only this the city holds exhibits like moon rocks and shuttle simulators for the meanest space lovers that ever visit this city.
Its cultural museums are sure to lure into its beautiful paintings, contemporary art and innumerable other forms of art. Bayou Bends claims its position in providing you with all this. Its decorative art, painting and furniture will take you to its world, a world of art lovers.
Sporting spirit
Except for hockey, Houston homes every field sports can offer. Home Astros has gained its name in Baseball teams and so has Home Rockets in basketball. Not only this have they also registered as winners in many NBA championships. The city also has the largest screen in the indoor arena to provide its citizens with the best sports experience. Houston is no less in soccer and rugby with Houston Dash and Houston Saber Cats
Not only this Houston has NFL’S first retractable stadium with natural grass shooting to the world that they are no less in an area be it sports.
Also, Houston extends its sporting spirit to the cyber world too by Houston Outlaws as one of the first eSports team.
Houston for Foodies
With a great number of restaurants and hotels, Houston doesn’t disappoint any of the food lovers visiting Houston for the first time. It offers you such a variety of dishes that you just can’t get enough. The Viet-Cajun Crawfish is one of the traditional Gulf delicacies that you cannot stop bragging about if you had a bite of this dish. This mouthwatering dish has lured so many Foodies to Houston and can be perfect for you if you want to have a traditional touch.
Aldo Chicken fried steak is no less in this respect, it however remains on top and you must grab one bite if you get this onetime chance.
What’s more rejuvenating and energizing that to start your day with tacos when you’re in Houston. This mouthwatering dish will add value to your mornings and your day with its amazing taste. Let me tell you Houston got you covered for night time too with its amazing cocktails. You are sure to have fun with the liveliness of your heart and the cocktails of Houston.
Who says that you cannot have your share of Chinese food in Houston?
Well, Chinatown is here for you to provide you with your share of Chinese food so you don’t miss out on something while you are away.
Conclusion
So, you are sure to have fun in this lovely and breathtaking environment if Houston. Believe me, this city has so much to offer and you are sure to have all the fun in this city with diverse culture and amazing food. This city offers you delicacies that are you can find nowhere. Also, the lights and the grandeur of the city are sure to mesmerize you in the first place. The liveliness of the city will win your heart such that you will lose yourself in the streets of Houston.
This city has so much to offer be it in science, arts or sports.