About Houston
 

Houston  is the nation's fourth largest city, second only to New York in Fortune 500 headquarters, and home to the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest, and NASA's Johnson Space Center. It is one of only six American cities with resident professional companies in all four major performing arts: ballet, opera, theater and symphony. It's a prime stop for touring companies from Broadway; concerts and shows, from the Rolling Stones to Cirque du Soleil; and exhibitions for every interest, ranging from the nation's largest quilting show to auto, boat and home shows.

Houston's outstanding museum district includes the renowned Museum of Natural Science and Museum of Fine Arts. The New York Times called Houston possibly the most interesting city in America for young artists. New stadiums host NFL, Major League Baseball, NBA, Women's NBA and IHL teams. And extensive parks, theme parks and the nearby Gulf of Mexico offer outdoor and water recreation.