Known as both the Bayou City and the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is a diverse city that offers world-class arts and entertainment to people of all nations. Voted third most livable city in the U.S., it's home to NASA and the Astrodome.
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Read All About It: Houston
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Local Business and Services Directory: Houston
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The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
(17 miles SE)
2/1/09 to 3/31/09
Texas Renaissance Festival
(45 miles N)
10/1/09 to 10/31/09
International Festival
(14 miles SE)
4/1/09 to 4/30/09
Bayou City Art Festival
(14 miles)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
(17 miles SE)
07/15/2009 to 07/26/2009
Houston Marathon
(14 miles SE)
01/01/2009 to 01/31/2009
Shell Houston Open
(22 miles NE)
05/01/2009 to 05/31/2009
Houston Auto Show
(14 miles SE)
01/01/2009 to 01/31/2009
Art Car Weekend
(14 miles SE)
05/01/2009 to 05/31/2009
Feedom Festival
(14 miles SE)
07/01/2009 to 07/31/2009
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Area Tour Services
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Discover Houston Tours
Downtown guided walking tour
Discover Houston Tours
1 713 2229255
Gray Line Tours of Houston
several to choose from
Gray Line Tours of Houston
1 866 7679850
Houston Tours
call to arrange
Houston Tours
1 713 9885900
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