If you are like most people I know who have never been to Houston, you have a pre-conceived notion that Houston is strictly highways, cars, towering buildings, and the Galleria. Well, I am here to tell you that you need to put those negative thoughts on the shelf and spend a few days in Houston.
I will admit that the traffic is fierce and tall buildings dominate the landscape – all of these aspects make Houston – Houston. However, when you move beyond the “fast and big” Houston, you will discover that this city has so much to celebrate. You have modern & historic, art and nature, Mexican and Indian, vegetarian and barbecue. If you allow yourself to experience the many contradictions that Houston has to offer and you will see that the tall, modern, fast-paced, uber-shopping areas “yin” to the smaller, low-key, funky elements “yang.”
I think it is only fare to issue a statement of full disclosure – I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to the city of Houston and its residents who embraced my family and many other victims of Hurricane Katrina. At a time when we were all crushed and vunerable, Houston took care of us. I know that many may say that I am biased because of my positive experience and not all people were so lucky. That may be true. However, I have returned to Houston since 2005 and still find it engaging and welcoming.
Enough about me . . .
General guides and information
- Visit Houston Texas
- World Guide to Houston – some good facts
- Houston Neighborhoods
- Houston Ice Houses
- Nileguide.com Things to Do in Houston
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