Houston Trip Overview
The genesis of Houston began as The Allen brothers—Augustus and John Allen—explored Buffalo Bayou and Galveston Bay for potential land sites to establish a new town in 1837. Their investment of less than $10,000 seems incredulous as one now looks at one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. Houston is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Houston will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds.
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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Starts: Houston, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Houston Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Houston, Texas, United States
The genesis of Houston began as The Allen brothers—Augustus and John Allen—explored Buffalo Bayou and Galveston Bay for potential land sites to establish a new town in 1837. Their investment of less than $10,000 seems incredulous as one now looks at one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. Houston is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Houston will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010-4011
Discovery Green is an 11.78-acre public urban park in Downtown Houston, Texas, bounded by La Branch Street to the west, McKinney Street to the north, Avenida de las Americas to the east, and Lamar Street to the south.
Pass By: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010-6099
The George R. Brown Convention Center, opened on September 26, 1987, is located on the east side of Downtown Houston, Texas, United States. The center was named for internationally recognized entrepreneur, engineer, civic leader, philanthropist, and Houstonian George Rufus Brown
Stop At: Graffiti Park, 2102 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77003-5135
A popular spot for photography, this cluster of buildings hosts a range of graffiti & street art.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Houston, Houston, Texas
Make pictures in front of the sign We Love Houston and Giant Beatles Statues
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002-2113
Minute Maid Park, previously named The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field, is a ballpark in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States, which opened in 2000 as the home stadium of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball
Duration: 10 minutes
