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.

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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.

As the fourth-largest city in the U.S., H-Town (as the locals call it) offers top-rated activities for all types of travelers. Shop till you drop at The Galleria, cheer on the Houston Astros at...

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.

Discover 44 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Houston from Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern to Destination Mound Town (Hermann Park Train Tunnel).

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