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HOUSTON H ouston, the largest city in Texas has something for everyone. A shopper’s paradise with more than one dozen shopping districts, the city also offers a rich cultural life with resident companies in all the major arts disciplines and a 20-museum district. The most diverse city in the United States according to the Kinder Institute, is also an international metropolis where more than 90 languages are spoken and 92 governments have official consulate representation. Houston is home to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA and to the renowned Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. The city is also considered to have one of the best culinary scenes in the country, with cuisine from around the world in more than 10,000 restaurants covering 35 regions across the globe. River Oaks Shopping District Houston’s newest luxury shopping center opened in Fall of 2015 and houses names such as Cartier, COS, Hermes, Tom Ford, and Stella McCartney. The District features upscale restaurants, cafes, and iPic Theaters - a luxury movie-going experience. Located in Central Houston. Houston Premium Outlets Houston Premium Outlets offers upscale outlet shopping at a savings of 25%-65% every day. There are over 145 designer and name-brand outlet stores including Coach, Burberry, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and more. Located in Northwest Houston. The Galleria The Galleria is an international shopping destination that hosts more than 30 million visitors annually, offers world-class shopping, 30 restaurants, two hotels, and a full sized ice rink. The Galleria is home to a who’s who list of designers, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, and Ralph Lauren. The Galleria is also undergoing a renovation to add a new flagship Saks Fifth Avenue and 35 new stores, set to be completed in 2016. Located in Central Houston. Dining Houston has over 11,000 restaurants and has gained national attention for its diverse cuisine. Build your own spring rolls in ChinaTown, enjoy Indian Food in our Mahatma Gandhi District, taste the best Tex- Mex in the country, or dine sumptuously at nationally acclaimed restaurants. Houston Sports No matter what time of year, there is always a Houston team playing. Catch the Houston Astros playing at Minute Maid Park, or the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium in the spring and summer time. You can’t miss the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center, or the Houston Texans score a touchdown at NRG Stadium during the fall and winter time. Houston Attractions Make the most out of you visit to Houston by visiting Space Center Houston, walking through The Museum District, seeing a live performance at the Theater District, or enjoying the outdoors. Users of the Houston CityPASS save almost 50% of the admission costs to the top five attractions. Visit www.visithoustontexas.com for suggested itineraries, coupons & discounts, and our calendar of events. 21