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Since Houston's founding by two entrepreneurs, the Allen brothers, it has become recognized as one of the best cities in the world to live, work and play. Some interesting information about houston:
- We're the fourth largest city in the United States. Houston is diverse, too. The demographics here are already where the U.S. demographics are projected for 2060.
- In comparison to the U.S. population, Houston seems a little younger, with about 45 percent of residents between the ages of 25 and 54. The rest (37 percent) is under 25 or 55 and older (18 percent).
- We have the fourth largest Hispanic population in the country, and we're the U.S. gateway to Latin America.
- Houston is the headquarters for 18 Fortune 500 companies and is the energy capital of the world.
- We're the #1 U.S. port city and #2 in the nation for consulates. We're also #5 in the country for financial services.
- From December 2007 to December 2008, the Houston metro area had the fastest job growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate in January 2009 was 6.5 percent, compared to figures in the double-digits elsewhere (Michigan - 12.5 percent, Oregon - 12.1 percent, South Carolina - 11. 4 percent, California - 11. 2 percent, North Carolina - 10.4 percent).
The rest of the world is taking notice of Houston, with Forbes naming it #2 on its list of the Best Cities for Jobs, #9 on the list of Best Bargain Cities, and #3 on the list of Best Cities for Young Professionals.
From the Midwest to the Pacific, job seekers are heading to Texas, especially Houston, to ride out the economic downturn. The declines here have been nothing compared to other states, according to author Joel Kotkin, who analyzed U.S. Labor Department statistics for the Forbes "Best Cities for Jobs" report.
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Art Car MuseumWhere: Phone: 713-861-5526 Link: www.artcarmuseum.com Price: Free |
Contemporary Arts MuseumWhere: Phone: 713-284-8250 Link: www.camh.org Price: Free |
Buffalo Soldiers National MuseumWhere: 4816 Main Street When: Phone: 713-942-8920 Link: www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com Price: Free on Mondays from 10am - 5pm |
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHome of the Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center,Lillie and Roy Cullen Gallery of Earth Science, and Wortham IMAX Theatre. Where: Phone: 713-639-4629 Link: www.hmns.org Price: Prices vary. Purchase exhibit tickets online |
Czech Cultural Center HoustonWhere: Phone: 713-528-2060 |
John C. Freeman Weather MuseumWhere: Phone: 713-529-3076 Price: Free on Thursdays from 12pm-4pm |
The Heritage SocietyWhere: Phone: 713-655-1912 Price: Free |
Holocaust Museum HoustonWhere: Phone: (713) 942-8000 Price: Free |
Houston Center for Contemporary CraftWhere: Phone: 713-529-4848 Link: http://www.crafthouston.org/ Price: Free |
The Jung Center of HoustonWhere: Phone: 713-524-8096 Link: www.junghouston.org Price: Free |
Lawndale Art CenterWhere: Phone: 713-528-5858 Link: www.lawndaleartcenter.org Price: Free |
The Menil CollectionWhere: Phone: 713-525-9400 Link: http://www.menil.org/ Price: Free |
Museum of Fine ArtsWhere: Phone: 713-639-7300 Link: www.mfah.org Price: Free on Thursdays from 10am - 9pm |
Museum of Printing HistoryWhere: Phone: 713-522-4652 Link: www.printingmuseum.org |
National Museum of Funeral HistoryWhere: When: Phone: 281-876-3063 Link: www.nmfh.org Price: Adults - $10.00 |
Rothko ChapelWhere: When: 10am - 6pm daily Phone: 713-524-9839 Link: www.rothkochapel.org Price: Free
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Baldwin Park1701 Elgin St |
Buffalo Bayou18-3600 Allen Parkway/Memorial Drive |
Discovery Green1701 Elgin St Phone: 713-400-7336 |
Emancipation Park3018 Dowling |
George Bush Park16756 Westheimer Parkway Link: www.co.harris.tx.us |
George Ranch Historical Park10215 FM 762 Rd Link: www.georgeranch.org |
Hermann Park6001 Fannin St |
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center4501 Woodway Drive |
Lake Houston Wilderness Park22031 Baptist Encampment Road |
Little Thicket Park1831 West 23rd Street |
Market Square Park301 Milam |
Memorial Park6501 Memorial Drive |
Sam Houston Park1000 Bagby |
Sesquicentennial Park400 Texas Avenue |
Terry Hershey Park415 Barren Spring Drive |
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Alley TheatreWhere: Phone: 713-220-5700 Link: www.alleytheatre.org Ticket Prices: $21-$70 |
Angelika Film CenterWhere: Phone: 713-225-1470 Link: www.angelikafilmcenter.com Ticket Prices: Call movie theater for details. |
Hobby Center for the Performing ArtsWhere: Phone: 713-315-2400 Link: www.tuts.com Price: Tickets: $24-$107.50 |
Houston BalletWhere: Phone: 713-227-2787 or 800-828-2787 Link: www.houstonballet.org Ticket Prices: $35-$160 |
Houston Chamber ChoirWhere: Phone: 713-224-5566 Link: www.houstonchamberchoir.org Call or visit them online for current performances. |
Houston Grand OperaWhere: Phone: 713-546-0200 Link: www.houstongrandopera.org Call or visit them online for current performances. |
Houston Symphony ChorusWhere: When: March 5, 6, 7, 2010 Phone: 713-444-9221 Link: www.choral.org
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Katy Mills Outlet5000 Katy Mills Circle Phone: 281-644-5050 |
Houston Premium Outlets29300 Hempstead Road Phone: 281-304-5820 |
Rice Village2400 University Drive Rice Village is one of the city's oldest, best-loved shopping areas. |
River Oaks Shopping Center1964 West Gray Phone: 713-528-4192 River Oaks Shopping Center is located in a prestigious area of town with many upscale stores. |
The Galleria5015 Westheimer Road Phone: 713-966-3543 Link: www.galleriahouston.com One of Houston's premier shopping locations. Stores include Fendi, Sephora, Gucci, Armani Exchange, Versace, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie and Fitch. |
Houston Pavilions1201 Fannin St Phone: 832-320-1200 |
The Park Shops1200 McKinney St Phone: 713-759-1442 This three story mall is located in downtown's Houston Center. |
Uptown Park Shopping CenterLoop 610 Post Oak Blvd. Phone: 713-297-6282 Uptown Park is Houston's elegant European-style shopping center. |
Downtown Aquarium and RestaurantWhere: Phone: 713-223-3474 Link: www.aquariumrestaurants.com Ticket Prices: |
Houston ZooWhere: Phone: 713-533-6500 Link: www.houstonzoo.org Ticket Prices: Call movie theater for details. Adults - $11 |
Saint Arnold Brewing CompanyWhere: Tours and Tastings: Phone: 713-686-9494 or 800-801-6402 Link: www.saintarnold.com Price: Tickets: $24-$107.50 |
Sam Houston Race ParkWhere: Phone: 713-227-2787 or 800-828-2787 Link: www.shrp.com Ticket Prices: $6-$55 |
NASA/Space Center HoustonWhere: Phone: 281-244-2100 Link: www.spacecenter.org Ticket Prices: Discounts available online. |
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