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休斯顿 a Destination City for Leisure Activities

Published Apr 10, 2024 by Hailea Schultz

休斯顿

Renowned worldwide as a mecca for performing and visual arts, complemented by its vast array of parks and green spaces, and award-winning culinary scene, 休斯顿 continues to attract people from across the globe for its abundance of leisure activities.  

早期的预测 休斯顿 First Corporation reveal that the Bayou City welcomed over 51 million visitors 去年, earning the title of Most Popular City in Texas for Overseas Tourists, 根据 探索之旅. 另外, 休斯顿 was named one of the top American cities with the most fun things to do by CommercialCafe

艺术 & 娱乐

At the heart of 休斯顿's allure lies its world-class museums, such as the Menil Collection and The Museum of Fine 艺术, which serve as gateways to explore art, 历史与科学. The Orange Show and Smither Park, constructed from recycled materials, stand as mosaic wonderlands, a testament to the city’s folk art. 此外, recent additions to 休斯顿's art scene, such as Meow Wolf and the Museum of Illusions, introduce immersive installations and exhibits that create unique attractions in the Bayou City. 

Adding a flare to the arts, 休斯顿's 娱乐区 provides exclusive access to some of the world’s best musical, dance and theatrical talent, featuring prestigious organizations and theaters such as the 休斯顿 Ballet and Symphony alongside the Hobby Center for the Performing 艺术 and the Wortham Theater Center. 与此同时, venues like the House of Blues and the White Oak Music Hall provide electrifying concert experiences, showcasing both established acts and emerging talents. 

公园 & 在户外

有近 400 parks and more than 200 green spaces, including the beloved Buffalo Bayou and Memorial Park, 休斯顿 also offers plenty of outdoor activities within the city. Hidden in-between downtown skyscrapers lies Discovery Green, 一个12英亩的城市公园, which offers free yoga classes and movie screenings alongside the skating rink and green spaces. Nestled within the iconic 休斯顿 Zoo lies Hermann Park, which features a 日本 garden, golf course and modern play areas, making it one of the best city parks in the nation. 

Among the city’s top attractions are its amusement parks, including Downtown Aquarium, 休斯顿航天中心, Galveston’s Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and the 休斯顿 Funplex. 大灰狼小屋, a massive resort and indoor water park, is also expected to open this year.   

体育

休斯敦也是 体育城, boasting many major-league teams and venues, including the 2017 and 2022 MLB World Series Champions – the 休斯顿 Astros, who call 美汁源公园 home. Among its crown jewels are also the 休斯顿 Texans, Rockets and the Dynamos, which occupy NRG Stadium, 丰田中心, and Shell 皇冠HGA010官方下载 Stadium. These state-of-the-art facilities will host a series of major sporting events in the upcoming years, including the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2026年FIFA世界杯, 2025年, 2027, and 2031 AAU Junior Olympic Games. 

节日 & 事件

The city also hosts several exciting events annually, including the 休斯顿 Livestock Show and Rodeo, recognized as the world’s largest and best fair and rodeo by the Academy of Country Music. In the 2024 season, the 休斯顿 Rodeo experienced record-breaking attendance, welcoming more than 2.5 million guests over the 23-day event. Other H-Town known events include the 休斯顿艺术汽车游行, the Bayou City Art Festival, Hermann Park’s Kite Festival, the Texas Renaissance Festival and the Chevron 休斯顿 Marathon, showcasing a dynamic variety of events with everyone in mind.  

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Greater 休斯顿 Partnership Recognized Among Site Selection Magazine’s Top Groups

5/3/24
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