Houston, Texas is one of the largest and most diverse cities in America, but do you know what makes it so unique?
Texas in general has so many unique historical and cultural facts, so it makes sense that its largest city, Houston, is at the root of many of them. If you’re considering moving to Houston (or wondering if Houston is a good place to live), make sure to check out these interesting facts before making your decision.
Here are 15 fun facts about Houston, Texas:
- Houston is the largest city in Texas, and the 4th largest city in the United States.
- There are more than 145 languages spoken by residents of Houston.
- “Houston” was the first word spoken from the surface of the moon.
- The Houston Galleria is the largest mall in Texas, with over 375 stores, restaurants, a private health club, and two hotels.
- The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is the world’s biggest rodeo, and has committed more than $575 million to Texas education since its start in 1932.
- The Houston Medical Center is the world's largest medical center complex, with over 40 independent institutions in 100 buildings on over 1,000 acres.
- There is a 7-mile underground tunnel system beneath downtown Houston for pedestrians, connecting numerous hotels, shops, and office buildings. Explore some of it here.
- Houston gets more rainfall every year than Seattle.
- The Houston Astrodome (now named NRG Arena) was the first-ever domed arena.
- The Houston Zoo is the second most-visited zoo in North America.
- Houston has four of the top 50 largest parks in the U.S. Learn more about Houston parks here.
- Houston is home to the first traditional Hindu temple in the nation.
- There are over 10,000 restaurants in Houston, with over 70 different cuisines.
- Houston’s top-ranked museum is the National Museum of Funeral History. Discover more Houston museums here.
- The J.P. Morgan Chase Tower in downtown Houston is the tallest building in Texas and the tallest five-sided building in the world.
If you now think this is one of the most unique and interesting cities in Texas and are interested in moving to Houston—we can help! Contact us and we’ll get you on your way to living in one of the best cities there is!
Alexis Feezel is a results-oriented Marketing Coordinator responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all promotional strategies and activities to effectively market clients & listings and maximize sales.