Houston, Major port city in Texas, United States.
Houston extends across 640 square miles of land near Galveston Bay, containing numerous waterways, districts, and neighborhoods connected by multiple highway systems.
The Allen brothers purchased 6,642 acres of land near Buffalo Bayou in 1836 and founded Houston as a commercial center between the Texas interior and Gulf Coast.
The Texas Medical Center in Houston includes 47 medical institutions, research facilities, and educational centers, making it the largest medical complex in the world.
The Metro Rail system connects Downtown Houston to NRG Park, the Museum District, and the Texas Medical Center through three lines spanning 23 miles.
The Johnson Space Center contains the Mission Control Center, which coordinates all human spaceflight activities for NASA and handles communications with orbiting astronauts.
Location: Harris County
Location: Texas
Inception: August 1836
Founders: Augustus Chapman Allen, John Kirby Allen
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Part of: North Barrier Coast
Shares border with: Bellaire, Humble, Pasadena
Address: Houston, TX, USA 77298 Houston 77298 Houston
Website: https://houstontx.gov
GPS coordinates: 29.76278,-95.38306
Latest update: June 5, 2025 12:00
Houston combines culture, science, and entertainment. The Space Center showcases space technology, while museums present art and natural sciences. Parks and sports facilities complement the urban offerings. The city features theaters, an aquarium, and historical architecture in the Heights district.
A selection of the most popular rooftop bars in Houston, Texas. These venues provide elevated spaces with city views, offering cocktails and dining in a modern urban setting. From Downtown to residential neighborhoods, these rooftop bars are among the most sought-after nightlife options in Houston.
USS Texas
28.4 km
NRG Stadium
9.1 km
Astrodome
9 km
Lakewood Church
6.2 km
TDECU Stadium
5.6 km
Rothko Chapel
3.1 km
Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center
36.5 km
JPMorgan Chase Tower
1.9 km
San Jacinto Monument
29.3 km
Space Center Houston
36.2 km
Rice Stadium
5.7 km
Williams Tower
8.1 km
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
4.2 km
Kemah Boardwalk
42.7 km
Houston Museum of Natural Science
4.6 km
Menil Collection
3.2 km
Houston Zoo
5.2 km
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
29.3 km
Wells Fargo Plaza
1.5 km
1400 Smith Street
1.4 km
Fred Hartman Bridge
36 km
Downtown Aquarium
1.4 km
Colt Stadium
8.6 km
Robertson Stadium
5.6 km
Hermann Park
5.6 km
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston
25.6 km
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
8.1 km
One Shell Plaza
1.5 kmReviews
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