91吃瓜网 Houston
- Houston 鈥淔irsts鈥� 鈥� 鈥淗ouston鈥� was the first word Astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke when he landed on the moon. It is home to the first major freeway in Texas. America鈥檚 first public television station is located here.
- Multicultural Houston 鈥� There are 90 languages spoken throughout the area. The diverse population consists of 44.5 percent Hispanic, 23.3 percent Caucasian, 22.1 percent African American and 7 percent Asian. There are 86 consulates鈥攖hird largest consular corps in the nation.
- Business in Houston 鈥� Texas Medical Center is home to more than 50+ nonprofit institutions; the largest medical center in the world; U.S. energy headquarters with more than 4,500 energy- related businesses; and the Port of Houston, a $15 billion petrochemical complex, No. 1 in the nation in foreign tonnage and total tonnage.
- Need medical help in Houston? 鈥� Houston has one of the country鈥檚 premier medical centers in our own backyard. The Medical Center, adjacent to Downtown, is comprised of several hospital systems: University of Texas Health Science Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital, St. Luke鈥檚 Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Texas Children鈥檚 Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Woman鈥檚 Hospital of Texas.
Where to live
- The Heights: Very popular, has become one of the most expensive and family-oriented historic neighborhoods in the city.
- Eado (East Downtown): the "it" spot for nightlife, breweries, and townhome living for young professionals.
- The Tunnels: Great for lunch if you work downtown, but since the pandemic, many retail shops inside have shifted hours or closed. They are largely empty on weekends.
I live in the Heights and I love it; also check out Midtown, Montrose and Upper Kirby. 鈥�13
Montrose and the Heights are fun places to live and hang out! Houston has the best food, too. 鈥�14
Things to do
- Professional sports: Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Rockets (NBA), Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Dynamo (MLS).
- Theater District 鈥� One of only five cities in the U.S. with resident companies in the four disciplines of the performing arts: Alley Theatre, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
- Museum District 鈥� 19 institutions, including Museum of Fine Arts鈥攕ixth largest in the country鈥� and Museum of Natural Science.
- Theme parks 鈥� Space Center Houston is the official visitors center for NASA鈥檚 Johnson Space Center. Others include SplashTown water park, Moody Gardens on Galveston Island, Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium and Discovery Green Downtown Park.
- Outdoors 鈥� There are more than 165 public and private golf courses. Houston is located 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 30 minutes from Clear Lake, a 2,000-acre destination for boating enthusiasts. It is the third-largest pleasure boat basin in the U.S.
- Volunteer 鈥� YES Academy (founded by 91吃瓜网 alumnus Chris Barbic), Volunteer Houston, Junior League of Houston.
- Major parks 鈥� Memorial Park, Hermann Park, Discovery Green.
- POST Houston: A stunning transformation of the old Post Office downtown. It features a massive international food hall and "Skylawn," a 5-acre rooftop park with the best skyline views in the city.
- The Eastern Glades (Memorial Park): 100 acres of newly reclaimed wetlands and trails. Perfect for a sunset picnic or a weekend run.
- Levy Park: The heart of Upper Kirby. It鈥檚 a world-class urban space with a dog park, bouldering, and constant community events.
Shopping
It鈥檚 a good thing you are coming to Houston to work, because soon you will want to spend your hard-earned money on all of Houston鈥檚 fabulous shopping! These are a few of the larger destination shopping locations:
The Galleria, Highland Village, Memorial City Mall, CITYCENTRE, The Woodlands Mall, The Outlets at Katy Mills
Food
You may not feel at home in Houston just yet, but your tummy will!
- Katami: The new gold standard for sushi in Montrose.
- March: An ultra-luxe Mediterranean tasting menu (perfect for celebrating a first promotion).
- Navy Blue: High-end seafood in the heart of Rice Village.
- Baso: Modern, open-fire cooking that鈥檚 currently one of the hardest reservations to get
- Casaema & Ishtia: These are at the forefront of Houston's sophisticated dining scene, focusing on heritage and storytelling.
- Credence & Camaraderie: Two of the newest additions to the city's fine-dining landscape, perfect for when the parents come to visit.
- Little鈥檚 Oyster Bar: A chic, reimagined seafood classic in a mid-century modern building.
- Truth BBQ: Elite-tier Texas brisket. Get there early鈥攖he line is the experience.
- Nancy鈥檚 Hustle: The ultimate "cool" neighborhood bistro in EaDo. Order the Nancy Cakes
- Tatem贸: A James Beard-nominated spot celebrating heirloom corn.
- ChopnBlok: High-energy, elevated West African cuisine.
- Viola & Agnes鈥� Neo-Soul Cafe: Incredible coastal soul food with a Caribbean twist.
- Squable (The Heights): European-style plates with a great bar program.
- Jun (The Heights): "New Asian-American" cuisine that is currently the talk of the town.
- Koffeteria: Where the "cool kids" get their Cambodian-inspired pastries and coffee in EaDo
Getting around
- Two major airports: Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby. Bush ranks 9th among U, S, airports for nonstop destinations.
- Metrorail- connecting downtown to the Museum District, Texas Medical Center and NRG Park.The Red Line, Purple Line, and Green Line now offer more connectivity through Eado (East Downtown) and the University of Houston.
- Taxis- over 2,400 in the city fleet
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