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Touring Houston's World-Class Art and Culture

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Once known as the land of big oil fortunes, Houston has emerged as the Gulf Coast’s cultural capital, with a world-class art scene—and a slew of hotels, restaurants, and shops to match.For a true Texas experience, go between February and March for the Houston Rodeo, the world’s largest.

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Destinations: Houston · Museum District

Inspired by: Houston, Refined — by Mario Mercado, Published Nov. 2006

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Hotels (4)

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    Hotel ZaZa, Houston

    It may be impossible to say the name with a straight face, but the Hotel ZaZa’s location is seriously good. It lies close to the Museum of Fine Art

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    Hotel Derek

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    Hotel Indigo, Houston

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    Hotel Icon

    In their ambitious 2002 top-to-bottom redo, the owners of the Hotel Icon went for a dramatic baroque look, with velvety, tasseled interiors swirlin

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    Longhorn Cafe

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    Cafe Annie

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    Hugo's, Houston

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    Gravitas

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    Bistro Moderne

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    Bank

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    The Menil Collection

    In a city whose pleasures and treasures are not always evident, the internationally renowned Menil Collection is perhaps the ultimate hidden jewel,

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    Houston Grand Opera

    The Houston Grand Opera is known for commissioning new works and innovative productions. More
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    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

    Built in 1958, Mies van der Rohe's glass-and-steel pavilion, a renowned example of the International Style pioneered by the architect, changed the

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    Peel Gallery Shop

    The gallery is dedicated to featuring work from local talents as well as global artists. More
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    Moody Gallery

    The gallery has been showcasing emergine talent for over 30 years. More
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    Mix

    The women's boutique has an edgy and eclectic mix of clothing, shoes, and accessories. More
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    Galleria

    The upscale mall is chockablock with Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., and over 370 other shops. More
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