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City Guide  - Houston  - Sightseeing
Sightseeing

Houston's skyline is testament to the oil boom era and a period of extensive development that stopped abruptly in the 1980s. Several buildings, such as the Texas Commerce Tower and the Texaco Plaza, have observation floors from where it is possible to see the vast flat area over which the city sprawls. A ten-kilometre (six-mile) system of underground pedestrian tunnels and sky walks add an extra dimension to the street guide and are particularly welcome as an escape from the summer heat. The Sam Houston Historical Park illustrates the early history of Houston. Across the street is the recently renovated Art Deco-style City Hall. Lovers of open spaces will be drawn to the lovely Hermann Park which, as well as being home to the Houston Zoo, contains two gardens that are totally different in style - the Japanese Gardens and the Houston Garden Center. In addition, there is a golf course and the Miller Outdoor Theatre, which offers free outdoor performances during the summer months. Close by is the Museum District, a beautiful area of tree-lined paths, landscaped gardens and fountains, which is packed with many of Houston's finest museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Menil Collection and the Holocaust Museum Houston.

Tourist Information
Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

901 Bagby Street
Tel: (713) 437 5200 or (800) 4 HOUSTO (446 8786), toll free USA and Canada only. Fax: (713) 227 6336.
E-mail: houstongde@aol.com
Website: www.houston-guide.com
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1600.
Visitor information is also available from Clear Lake/NASA Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1201 NASA Road 1.



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