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Houston, An American Metropolis
Houston, An American Metropolis
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth largest
metropolis in the United States. This large urban agglomeration is a true
oasis of culture, history and multiculturalism. From Latin Americans to
African Americans and Asians, the ethnic communities here have developed
together in relative harmony. And when it comes to culture, Houston offers
an eclectic mix of art, entertainment and lifestyle, a place you'll fall in love
with.
The city was built mainly around the oil industry. This translates into the
fact that, although it has over 2 million inhabitants and although there are
quite a few tourist attractions, the metropolis is not as rich in places to see
as other cities of similar size. In addition, because the local administration
tends to immediately annex any more eastern suburb, the city itself is huge,
with an area of over 1200 square km, so the best solution for travel is by car.
Houston, a city full of interesting things and places
In fact, walking is not recommended too much from the point of view
of the climate, which varies from very humid and hot in summer to relatively
cold in winter. In addition, precipitation is quite common throughout most
of the year. Therefore, the best months to visit Houston are April and
October, when the temperature is moderate, thus avoiding the summer
heat and the rainfall is not very frequent. But, in the end, everyone can
schedule their trip whenever they want, that's why air conditioning was
invented.
And now let's talk about the Loops, three districts with somewhat
similar names but with quite different profiles. North Loop consists largely of
Victorian-style houses. It is a relatively select area where both artists and
wealthy people live. The main neighborhood here is the Heights and part of
the charm of the place is given by BYOB restaurants, where everyone can
bring their own wine from home, or any other drink that suits them best.
Going from one to the other, South Loop is home to Rice University but
also the Texas Medical Center where some of the best hospitals in the world
are located. But if you want to visit something here, our recommendation
goes to two places: Reliant Stadium and Hermann Park. Last but not least,
West Loop is best known for the Gallery Area, a kind of huge mall, housed in
Williams Tower, one of the largest buildings in the United States. And here
are the most exclusive and affluent neighborhoods that combine luxury
villas with office buildings and other business spaces.