Being America’s 4th largest city, Houston has maintained its charm of being an art centre and a perfect urban escapade for people who like to have a vacation in a complete city setting. When you plan a trip to Houston, these are the parameters you need to cover to make sure your trip planner has everything that is required for a great vacation:
When to visit?
There are plenty of months that are a complete no no for Houston tourism. This is the time to not plan a trip to the city. The best months to visit weatherwise are:
- March-May : The comfortable Spring with great deals is definitely the perfect weather to visit Houston. During this time however you will come across a lot of crowds, but again Houston is not one of the most popular cities, so the crowds are managed well.
- June-October: These months see the advent of summer and are quite hot. You got to pack all of your summer clothes and it is a great time to hit the beaches. But, overall the weather can get unbearably hot. October witnesses the advent of autumn and is in our opinion the best month to visit.
How to travel around?
Houston is one of the main airports in USA and has connecting flights to most major cities in the world. You can also get in by train, bus and via road. The public transport system is quite advanced. If you just want to see the best and most prominent attractions in a short time, then getting on to a hop on- hop off is also quite a great option.
Basically, getting around Houston is quite easy, thanks to the METRO service operating here which stops at every other street and is also quite affordable.
Where to eat?
Houston has quite a variety of cuisines available. The best restaurants that you definitely should try out for fine dining are:
- Pappas Bros Steakhouse
- Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
- Taste of Texas Restaurant
When you plan a trip to Houston, you most definitely should include the best places that serve local cuisine as well:
- The Breakfast Klub
- Rainbow Lodge
- Lucille’s
- Goode Company Seafood
Where to stay?
There are options available for every budget in Houston. You can include a great place to stay in your trip planner depending upon the money you are ready to shell out:
Budget options:
- Western Inn
- Econo Lodge
- Extended Stay America
- Country Inn and Suites
- La Quinta Inn Houston
Mid-range options:
- Doubletree by Hilton
- Club Quarters Hotel in Houston
- Crowne Plaza
- Embassy Suites Hilton Houston Downtown
- The Whitehall Houston
Luxury options:
- Four Seasons Hotel Houston
- St Regis Houston
- JW Marriott Houston Downtown
- Hotel Granduca Houston
Where to go?
There are plenty of attractions to visit in Houston. The best ones are:
- Space Centre Houston
- Houston zoo
- Downtown aquarium Houston
- Houston Museum district
- Houston Museum of natural science
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