The Greater Houston metropolitan area, at 7.8 million residents, is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the nation and second-most populous in Texas. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is the county seat of Harris County.

Houston is the most populous city in Texas and fourth largest city in the United States. It is the seat of Harris county, southeastern Texas, and is an inland port city, linked by the Houston Ship Channel to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway at Galveston, 50 miles (80 km) southeast.

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America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping and nightlife. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District or head down to Space Center Houston.

Did you know the Houston Museum District comprises 19 museums? Find the best museums and other things to do in Houston, Texas, with these expert recommendations.

32 Fun Things to Do in Houston + Tips from a Local

See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Houston. Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! Art Club is an Immersive Museum of New Media Artworks at POST.