They say everything’s bigger in Texas – the wide, open spaces, the boots and the 10-gallon hats – some even say Texas is famous for big hair!
Families looking for affordable fun and bigger choices in food, lodging and entertainment, make Houston, deep in the heart of Texas, their first stop. Named after General Sam Houston, then President of the Republic of Texas, Houston is also the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest city in the United States.
Now, here’s the best part: For more than a century, the Houston-Galveston area has served as a melting pot for immigrants from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and all parts of the North American continent. The result? Houston is, indeed, a 21st-century city, where the many cultures of its citizens have created a rich tapestry of foods, customs and attractions of every variety for people of all ages--including kids!
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...Read more with our Houston for Families Travel Guide. |
