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Houston, TX

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Quick Take

Houston is big, busy, and not subtle about it. Expect heavy traffic, long drives between places, and a lot of urban sprawl. But it also delivers on major attractions like Space Center Houston, along with a strong food scene and pockets of green space like Sheldon Lake State Park if you need a break from the city.

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Once we made it to Space Center Houston, the stop finally clicked. It was the kind of major attraction that justified dealing with all the traffic getting there.

Space Center Houston

Once we made it to Space Center Houston, the stop finally clicked. It was the kind of major attraction that justified dealing with all the traffic getting there.

Stories

Houston, TX

Houston: Traffic, Smog, and Space

We rolled into Houston after a long day on the road, and traffic was a mess. Lots of lanes, lots of cars,…

Houston, TX

From Prairie Walk to Dinner With Friends

We spent Sunday morning easing into the day with a walk at Sheldon Lake State Park, just outside the city.…