A well
maintained I'm your host Alex and today we’ll be continuing our city profiles, this time travelling to the hot and
city of Houston.
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth largest in the United States,
trailing only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Houston has a population of more than two
.
Houston's
is classified as humid subtropical. In spring, supercell
thunderstorms sometimes bring
to the area.
Prevailing winds are from the south and the southeast during most of the year, bringing
heat from the
of Mexico and
moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
Houstonians eat out more than residents of any other city, while here you can choose to
indulge in one of the more than 11,000 restaurants,
ranging from award-winning and
upscale to
daily shops.
Houston has a
district second only to NYC with its concentration of
seats in one geographical
. Located
downtown, the seventeen-block theatre district is home to eight performing art organizations with more than 12,000 seats.
Houston has a unique museum district offering a
range of museums,
, art and cultural
including the city's major museums.
Fun in the
is easy to find. Houston's downtown has been revitalized with
numerous clubs, professional sports
facilities and musical
entertainment that has helped bring
nightlife back to downtown, and that's, in addition to the rest of the city's attractions, shopping and restaurants to
fit all
.
Alive with energy and rich in
, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first class attractions that makes it a world class city.
Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful
surroundings and a population full of
and spirit, it's no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination.