Houston, TX is known for its vibrant culture, diverse attractions, and southern hospitality. It is the fourth largest city in the United States and home to a variety of world-class entertainment venues, shopping centers, restaurants, museums, sporting events, and parks. Houston has something for everyone with attractions ranging from the Houston Zoo to NASA's Johnson Space Center. There are also many outdoor activities like golfing and fishing as well as cultural experiences such as visiting the Museum District or attending performances at The Alley Theatre. Tourists flock to Houston because of its wide range of offerings that appeal to all ages and interests.
The reviews of Houston are overwhelmingly positive with many people praising its bustling energy and wonderful attractions. Travelers often note how friendly Texans are while noting how easy it is to navigate around the city due to its efficient public transportation system. Additionally, there is no shortage of great restaurants offering some of the best Tex-Mex cuisine found anywhere in the country. Finally, visitors also enjoy exploring Houston’s nightlife scene with a mix of upscale bars and clubs providing plenty of evening entertainment options.
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Don’t stay as long as I did...or just don’t come. - 6/25/2019
I moved here from California for a job transfer 10 years ago. I lost track of the amount of times I contemplated moving back in the first year...yet here I am. The weather was the first noticeable thing. We did move here in August which did not help. I quit playing outdoor sports. Struggled to do triathlons which I previously enjoyed doing. Many people mention cycling being dangerous here....that is so true. Ive had several friends get hit by drivers. I have family that come to visit that refuse to come anymore. My grandparents finally moved here after 5 years of us begging them to but complain regularly about how ugly it is here. Almost all of my coworkers including my husband are transplants from other cities. My husbands family won’t visit either, I don’t blame them. There is nothing to do once you have visited once or twice. We live inside the loop and have ran out of things to do. And don’t tell me to move around...I have. I have lived in Clear Lake, The Woodlands, Conroe,
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Undesirable Houston - 4/19/2019
I have found this city to be the most disappointing city in the US. After I have lived and worked as a professional in 18 major cities in 16 different states, I have never seen a more racial city than this and I am a straight white male. White Texans hate everyone, especially Caucasian transplants who are not from Texas. The hatred and discrimination towards other races is unlike anywhere else in the US. Terribly low wages and high cost of living. The weather is the very worst in the US by far. Very unattractive city as far as scenery. 60 miles to the gulf and it too is a total cess pool from all of the oil and shipping. No way to enjoy it. Education is very poor. I love the US and have enjoyed every other place I have ever lived until here. It is a very dirty city with the worst of the worst roads, and sidewalks with the traffic being worse than LA, NYC and Boston. I would not consider Houston if I were a business or an individual and to look elsewhere. Sad to say but
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Think Long and Hard Before You Come Here - 3/2/2019
1. 2/5 stars = Not For Me (applies, but somewhat harsh)
2. 3/5 stars = Just Ok (fairly accurate, but at times, Houston dips into 2/5 and even 1/5 territory, so I can't really give it 3 stars)
3. 4/5 stars = Great (no way, does not apply to Houston)
I have lived outside of the U.S. and also on the West Coast, Northeast and Midwest. I have had short stints in the South, but never in Texas or Houston. I am definitely a transplant here and prior to arriving to Houston I put it inside some big Texas box that equaled conservative politics, cowboys, big trucks, frankly Caucasian, and fairly rural; a fairy tale notion of what would be here. Of course, I knew it would not match that, but boy was I in for an eye opener.
To sum it up, if you have a choice in the matter, and are educated, medium to high income, and have a family, I do not recommend moving to Houston. Let me unequivocally say that as someone who is not white, this is definitely not a
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pretty cool - 1/22/2019
I lived here when i was a small kid, so i don't remember too much of it. but what i do remember is nice. you should check this city
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BIG MISTAKE! - 10/25/2018
Moving to Houston was the biggest mistake I ever made in my entire life. I cannot emphasize enough how living in that place has drained me mentally. I thought trying something new will be enriching.
I am born and raised in Miami FL. Home of nice beaches, cool breezes, and diversity. Due to the Great Recession, my family and I had to move to find a job. We thought Houston would be a good choice because of a higher paycheck and the claims that there is a high amount of diversity.
Because I wanted to try a change of scenery, we decided to move to the Klein area of Houston. We also heard that the schools were decent. (We were unsure of Houston's school district. Plus, we didn't want to spend money on private schooling.) Trees everywhere, so it must be a good community, right?
Sure, the area appeared nice, with forested communities filled with homes big enough to fill your HGTV fantasies. Maybe I'm being nice here because it seems like developers are
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Diverse and friendly town! - 10/24/2018
Houston is an incredibly diverse city and is HUGE. The things I love about Houston are the people and the food. Disregard these negative reviews about people--I've lived in big and small cities and the hospitality and friendly attitude here is the best. The food is incredible and varied, however I'm partial to Tex Mex and bar-b-que. Yes, it's hot & humid in the summer but so is half the country. It's an air conditioned city. Cost of living is relatively low and quality of life is high. Tech scene is growing. You have to drive everywhere so learn to love your car. There's a reason Houston grows in population every single
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What Houston is all about - 10/21/2018
I've lived here since 1987, having lived in New York City, Miami Beach, Atlanta and Charlotte with memories of short stays i n Nashua and Rochester ,NY. On the good side, it is the most convenient city you could find as far as amenities, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops , museums, parks and beach walking on Galveston beaches. It is divided into 10 regions according to the points on a compass with downtown\Galleria\Medical center being in the center of it all. In this center core you have your nicest, most beautiful and expensive neighborhoods and most beautiful amenities; parks and restaurants. On the negative side, high crime, a huge low income population base, decreasing percentage of white population so even though people scream ...liberal people brag\ scream .....that Houston is so progressive because it's so ...diverse...they mean that it's diverse to all races and cultures except for....white people...the demographic in Houston is Mexican and Central American with black and
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What Houston is all about - 10/21/2018
I've lived here since 1987, having lived in New York City, Miami Beach, Atlanta and Charlotte with memories of short stays i n Nashua and Rochester ,NY. On the good side, it is the most convenient city you could find as far as amenities, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops , museums, parks and beach walking on Galveston beaches. It is divided into 10 regions according to the points on a compass with downtown\Galleria\Medical center being in the center of it all. In this center core you have your nicest, most beautiful and expensive neighborhoods and most beautiful amenities; parks and restaurants. On the negative side, high crime, a huge low income population base, decreasing percentage of white population so even though people scream ...liberal people brag\ scream .....that Houston is so progressive because it's so ...diverse...they mean that it's diverse to all races and cultures except for....white people...the demographic in Houston is Mexican and Central American with black and
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I really hate this place. Especially the people. - 10/8/2018
There, I said it. Every day, I get angry living in this city. People have commented on the traffic, the disgusting air, and lack of public transport. But what I hate the most are the people.
The people here, specifically the whites, are the biggest two-faced racist, lying hypocrites I have ever encountered. It's terrible to be Muslim, or even anybody of a different religion or ethnicity. You either get people who are sweet and nice in front of your face, but then they make utterly rude comments about other ethnicities and cultures on social media. Or you get people that call you a gang rapist, a terrorist, a suicide bomber, a towel head, etc. at your face. What's so great about a place with high-paying jobs and diversity when the white majority is untrustworthy and xenophobic?
Compare this to places like London or Sydney. People in these places are far more civilised and accepting than people here, not to mention educated and well-travelled. Even if they may
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