Houston does everything with Texan swagger, whether it’s interstellar exploration or shopping in gigantic malls. You won’t find a more patriotic place in the country, with the stars and stripes flying on every corner. To experience the full force of Houston’s energy, head to a Dynamo soccer game at the BBVA Compass Stadium, where orange-clad fans roar for their team.

The family fun in Houston is endless, with mind-blowing science museums, and of course, the Nasa Space Center, primed to take you on a cosmic adventure. After all that, why not indulge in some finger-lickin’ food at a BBQ joint?

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  • 10 Great Restaurants in Houston

    Great restaurants in Houston approach food with the same gusto that Texans do everything, embracing big portions, solid slabs of meat, and a long history of cattle farming with classic American barbeque joints and roadside diners. New American cuisine, classic barbeque, cutting edge Cajun fusion, and the best Mexican food outside of Mexico – the city does it all. As the...

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