Holiday homes & rentals in Houston

The largest metropolis in Texas, Houston is a city of endless opportunities with its cultural life, sprawling parks and curiosities. Houston offers a well-balanced mix between urban offerings and greenery. Together with its many bays and Gulf coast, Houston is the perfect holiday destination for every traveller. Take a stroll through the Theatre and Museum Districts and get a taste of art, science, history and culture. Officially nicknamed "Space City", Houston is home to NASA's Space Centre, where you can take a glimpse mankind's journeys into outer space. Choose Houston a holiday letting and let yourself be charmed by the city's many facets.

Getting to Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves domestic and international flights, with over 180 destinations. If you opt to rent a car to reach your Houston holiday letting , the letting services are located just 5 min from the terminals and can be reached with a free bus shuttle. Houston has a second airport, William P. Hobby Airport, which serves domestic flights and provides shuttles and public bus transport connections to downtown Houston. Since the city is very spread out, it is easiest to get around Houston by car.

The space city and Houston's greenery

Houston or "Space City" is where the first contact was received from the moon in 1969. When you stay at a Houston holiday letting , you cannot miss visiting the Space Centre Houston. Go inside a replica of the Explorer and get a taste of life in a space shuttle. Take off on a journey beyond our planet with the interactive exhibition at Space Centre Houston. Before you return to your Houston holiday home, pay a visit to the complex's NASA/Johnson Space Centre to watch astronauts and engineers at work and in training.

Once you are back on Earth, in the midday Houston heat, you may want to cool down at Hermann Park. Located within walking distance from the Museum District, this sprawling park with scenic ponds features attractions for the whole family, such as the Houston Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences as well as the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Sports lovers will enjoy the Hermann Park Golf Course, too.

Outside the city centre, Houston's bays offer myriad ways to cool off - whether by kayak and canoe along the bayous (including Buffalo Bayou, which winds through the city), scuba diving in the clear waters of 288 Lake or simply swimming in one of Houston's pristine state parks.

Houston's cultural districts

Pay a visit to Museum District and discover Houston's pulsing cultural life. Lined with trees and filled to the brim with culture, the Museum District is located southeast from downtown. Allow yourself at least one day to discover the wide variety of Houston's museums. Choose from twenty museums, from classical and contemporary, to the Children's Museum and Museum of African American Culture. Whether you enjoy opera, ballet, symphony or theatre, you will find them all in Houston's other prominent district - the Theatre District. After the curtains fall and the applause fades, stop by the Bayou Place, also located in the Theatre District. This entertainment complex offers all-in-one experience with restaurants, bars, a live music venue, billiards and an independent movie theatre.

The Texas experience

Book your holiday at Houston holiday lettings for March and you will have the chance to experience the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Undoubtedly one of the biggest Texas attractions, it is considered Houston's signature event. One of the largest in the world, Houston Rodeo spans 20 days, and its highlights include a championship rodeo, parade, livestock competitions, concerts, a carnival, pig racing, barbecue and livestock auctions to name a few. Warm up by taking part in Go Texan Day, when Houstonians dress up in cowboy boots, hats and jeans. Dive into the cowboy culture and have a once in a lifetime Texas experience.

To feel Houston's striking multicultural character, visit Chinatown or the Mahatma Gandhi District, home to many traditional Indian and Pakistani shops and restaurants. Join the colorful celebration at the annual Houston Gay Pride Parade, which takes place in downtown Houston in June, or book your stay during the Greek Festival, held annually on the first weekend of October, featuring Greek food, music and folk dances. Whenever you plan your stay at Houston holiday homes, the city has much to offer.

Space, science and sport in Houston

The Galleria

Located in Uptown Houston, The Galleria features a sprawling shopping complex. Everything from high-end boutiques to bookshops, and an array of dining options are the key draws here.

Space Centre Houston

See how NASA scientists work at the official NASA Johnson Space Centre. Explore the vast site via a tram tour, meet real astronauts, and witness the mission control used for the Apollo mission.

Minute Maid Park

Catch a thrilling game at this baseball park, which is Houston's first retractable-roofed stadium. Or attend a concert, with international pop stars including Paul McCartney, Beyoncé and Madonna having performed here.

Houston Zoo

Home to over 6,000 animals across 900 species, this is America's second most-visited zoo. Themed areas include the African Forest, Kipp Aquarium, Birds and Carnivores.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science

Spend a day at this fantastic family attraction which includes the Burke Baker Planetarium, the Cockrell Butterfly Centre, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre.

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