This great city was founded in 1836 at the junction of the Buffalo and White Oak bayous, now the site of the vibrant Allen's Landing park. The city was already a bustling seaport and railroad town when the discovery of oil in 1901 further bolstered its local economy. You'll find the unique Energy Corridor™ here, home to over 300 national and local energy companies. But what you might not know is that the campus itself is surrounded by over 26,000 acres of parks, bayous and reservoirs, including 50 miles of trails. This prosperous city is dotted with open green spaces at places like Nob Hill Park, Bear Creek Pioneers Park and Moritz Pech Family Park. Residents and visitors will also love a day at the Downtown Aquarium®, and can enjoy food, entertainment and a shady spot to relax in the urban Historic Market Square Park. Additional points of interest include:

• Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. The crowning glory of Uptown Houston features a 64-foot architectural fountain that recirculates water over an inner and outer wall. This 2.77-acre site also showcases gorgeous oak trees.
• Space Center Houston. This is ground zero for space exploration with over 400 artifacts and exhibits, including the historic Mission Control facility and the Apollo 17 command module. You can also hop on a tram tour of NASA Johnson Space Center.