As the 4th largest city in the U.S., Houston, Texas is a leader in business, entertainment, the arts, and more. From professional sports to outdoor fun to an out-of-this-world space experience and incredible dining - it's all here in Houston! Stroll the beaches of Galveston or challenge yourself on one of Houston's many golf courses. SpaceCity offers everything from breathtaking museum exhibits to vibrant downtown Houston entertainment. Explore the wonder of space or spend the day shopping to your heart 's content. Visit Houston, Texas and you'll understand why it is a city of infinite possibilities.

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Broadway in Houston brings the best of Broadway touring productions to Houston. Tony Award winners such as Chicago, Rent, The King and I, and Titanic, along with long-run Broadway blockbusters like The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon have all been part of Broadway in Houston, presented by the Society for the Performing Arts. More about the Broadway in Houston

Housed in an award-winning, all-metal structure that complements the style of art it surrounds, the Contemporary Arts Museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs. Admission is free to the museum, which is open Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m. More about the Contemporary Arts Museum

Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience at the Space Center Houston. The $70 million, 180,000-square-foot, Disney-designed facility features simulated space voyages, mission control panels and Texas' largest giant-screen theatre. NASA’s Official Visitors Center features actual spacecraft, like the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsules, and a walk in space through state-of-the-art simulators. Visitors also see behind-the-scenes tours of the famed Johnson Space Center and a huge display of space flight hardware and astronaut memorabilia. More about Enjoy an Out-of-this- World Experience

Restored to its turn of the century splendor, the 28,000 square-foot, four-story structure was completed in 1895. Today, our guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. Located in Galveston. Open Daily. More about the Moody Mansion & Museum

Expect excellent entertainment at Verizon Wireless Theater. Performers of ballads, Broadway tunes, recitals, rock and roll, soul, jazz, chamber music and other genres all play at the trendy venue. Its flexible floor plan enables seating configurations that best suit the entertainment. More about the Verizon Wireless Theater at Bayou Place

Sam Houston Race Park is proud to host Texas Champions Day, a celebration of the most remarkable horses, breeders, owners and trainers in Texas. The November 19 event, presented by James Hardie Siding Products, shines the national and local spotlight on the most exceptional Thoroughbreds in the Lone Star State. More about the Sam Houston Race Park

Forbidden Gardens, in Katy, Texas, is a fascinating outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule. Come and experience the mystery and magic of Imperial China. More about the Forbidden Gardens

The Houston Symphony fosters excellence and innovation in the performance and presentation of great music, enriches the lives of our diverse citizenry, educates current and future audiences and brings distinction to the community through the orchestra's international presence and standing. Here you can experience a world-class concert hall and music centerthat is an artistic, educational and social mecca with an international reputation for excellence. Lean back and enjoy the music. More about the Houston Symphony

Minute Maid Park's retractable roof technology brought open-air baseball to Houston for the first time in 35 years, and the natural grass surface and classic architecture provided Minute Maid Park the atmosphere of the great ballparks of baseball's Golden age. A vintage, full-size locomotive runs along 800 feet of track on the left field wall to celebrate homers. Walking tours of Minute Maid Park are available throughout the year. More about the Minute Maid Park