Culture, Food, Attractions and History of Houston, Texas

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Introduction
Houston is a busy city in Texas with a lot to do. There is great food and attractions for everyone.
What is the history of Houston? What is its culture? What is its climate? What attractions are there? What are fun facts about Houston?
History
“Houston was founded in 1836 by two brothers,” (World Book Encyclopedia pg. 394) John K. Allen and Augustus Allen. They bought 6,642 acres on which to build the great city. They decided to name the city after their friend Sam Houston. “He was a general that led the army that won Texas’s freedom from Mexico.” (Passionate Nation pg. 274) Sam Houston also became the first Texas president. The brothers built a capitol building; it was two stories tall and made completely out of wood. The Texas Congress moved from Colombia to the new capitol building. Within four months after Houston was founded, more than 1,500 people were living there. Once the city started growing, Houston became very famous for its popular port. The port sent goods to and received goods from all around the world. Sadly, in the 1900s a hurricane hit it. “Houston helped out in World War II. They helped with ship building, steel producing, and producing oil.” (visithoustontexas.com) Houston’s history is very rich and so is its culture.
Culture
Culture is a big deal in Houston. “With more than 2.2 million residents the city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world-class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine.” (visithoustontexas.com) Houstonians love the theater. When Houston was first founded, the city’s residents built a theater house in a week; it took them a year before they built a church. Houston has a few parks: Memorial Park, Disc...

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...rancisco, New York, and Washington, D.C. Houstonians also eat out more than citizens in any other city. The average restaurant meal costs $29.10 in Houston; the national average is $33.67. ForbesTravelor.com called Houston one of the best restaurant cities in America. There are more than 8,000 restaurants in Houston.
Some of the most famous celebrities were born or raised in Houston, including Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez.
Conclusion
Houston is a popular city with a lot to do and see; Houston is a great place for everyone. It also has many cultural attractions. Houston is a beautiful place to visit especially when the climate is mild.
Sam Houston and the Allen brothers created a great historic city with many cultural attractions. It has hot weather, but that doesn’t stop Houstonians from enjoying their city’s many attractions.

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