Location: Houston
Texas (TX), United States
Country: United States
State: Texas
Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery
Incorporated: June 5, 1837
Named for: Sam Houston
Government• Type: Mayor–council
• Body: Houston City Council
• Mayor: Sylvester Turner (D)
Area• City: 627 sq mi (1,623.92 km)
• Land: 599.59 sq mi (1,552.9 km)
• Metro: 10,062 sq mi (26,060 km)
Elevation: 80 ft (32 m)
Population (2010)• City: 2,099,451
• Estimate (2016): 2,303,482
• Rank: US: 4th
• Density: 3,660/sq mi (1,414/km)
• Urban: 4,944,332 (7th U.S.)
• Metro: 6,313,158 (5th U.S.)
• Demonym: Houstonian
Time zone: CST (UTC−6)
• Summer (DST): CDT (UTC−5)
ZIP Codes: 770xx, 772xx (P.O. Boxes)
Area code(s): 713, 281, 832, 346
FIPS code: 48-35000
GNIS feature ID: 1380948
Interstates:
U.S. Routes:
Website: houstontx.gov
Top Things to do in Houston
Things to do in Houston, Texas (TX): The Best Jazz Clubs & Bars
May 7, 2022 Almeta Stockton
Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
Restaurants in Houston
1. Barringer Bar
2. Cezanne Jazz Club
3. The Mercury Room
1008 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002-3129 +1 713-225-6372
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
Jazz and blues club featuring stunning Art Deco staircase.
4. Red Cat Jazz Cafe
715 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002-1612 +1 713-489-0737 [email protected] http://www.redcatjazzcafe.com/
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27%
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Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 11 reviews
5. Scott Gertner's Skybar & Grille
1201 Fannin St 3rd Fl, Houston, TX 77002-6929 +1 713-520-9688 [email protected] http://www.scottgertner.com/
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
