Exploring Houston
Discover
the many attractions
As
the 4th largest city in the nation, the greater Houston area offers all
the expected educational, cultural, and commercial advantages of a
large urban center, and more. Houston is one of the few U.S. cities
with resident companies in all four major performing arts-drama,
ballet, opera, and symphony as well as major league sports teams
including football, baseball, and basketball. The city also boasts a
museum district and zoo that feature exhibits of national and
international prominence.
Shopping opportunities abound in the Rice University area. Rice
Village is a lively neighborhood shopping district adjacent to the
campus. Within the Galleria Mall and Uptown Houston area is a
concentration of upscale, modern hotels, fine restaurants, and
sophisticated shopping venues.
Also central to Rice University is the Downtown Houston area,
which offers visitors entertainment and numerous shopping, and dining
options. The city's METRORail
links
the Downtown Houston area, Midtown, the Museum District, Rice
University, the Texas Medical Center, and Reliant Park.
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