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As the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston stands an economic, cultural, and entertainment center in Southeast Texas. Houston is known nationally as a headquarters of aeronautics & medical research, and is second only to New York City in terms of Fortune 500 companies that are headquartered in the city.

"Space City" is home to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, which includes popular attractions such as a shuttle simulator, exhibits dedicated to the history of NASA's manned space flight program, and the largest IMAX theater in the state of Texas. Visitors can add a bit of culture to the education garnered in Houston's Theater District, which stretches across 17 blocks and features world-renowned arts companies, including the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Ballet, and the Alley Theatre. In addition, many major artists tours, touring Broadway shows, and other special events are also frequently scheduled in the area. The Theater District is also home to Bayou Place, a must-see for visitors seeking prime nightlife. Bayou Place is a sprawling complex that features bars, live music venues, independent film houses, dining, and more.

Fans of professional sports will find year-round opportunities for taking in their favorite sports. Houston is home to several professional teams, including Major League Baseball's Houston Astros, the National Football League's Houston Texans, the National Basketball Association's Houston Rockets, the Women's National Basketball Association's Houston Comets, and Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo. Because of the wide breadth of sports featured here, Houston is considered by many to rank among the top cities for professional sports, and Houston fans are second-to-none in terms of loyalty and enthusiasm. Major sports venues include Minute Maid Park, Reliant Stadium, and the Reliant Astrodome.

Major annual events in the city include the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, which draws the top artists in pop, rock, & country music and the top rodeo athletes in the country each year. The three-week event takes place early each spring, and draws nearly 2 million visitors each year. Houston is also home to the largest mall in Texas at the Galleria, a shopper's paradise that features major retailers as well as local favorites. In addition to its own premiere attractions and events, the beaches of Galveston Island are just a short drive from Houston, where attractions like Moody Gardens and shopping on the Strand highlight life on the coast.

Its sheer size and location near the Texas coast make Houston an ideal destination for travel in the Lone Star State. Whether visitors seek arts & culture, exciting nightlife, world-class shopping, professional sports, or family attraction, the versatility of Houston provides all of the entertainment and excitement of a major city deep in Southeast Texas!

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