Extended StayAmerica Houston - Katy Freeway

Even in a state known for big things, Houston is an exceptionally big city. Named after the legendary Sam Houston, this is the fourth largest city in the United States and an amazing place to visit on business or for pleasure.Second only to New York City for hosting the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, Houston has a strong, diverse economy. Home to major operations of five of the six supermajor energy producers, Houston is considered by some to be the energy capital of the world. As if this international notoriety werent enough, Houston is also home to the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions.For a somewhat more traditional tourist experience, join the nearly seven million culture-seekers who annually visit Houstons Museum District. Here you will find the Museum of Fine Arts, featuring classic art, a sculpture garden and the Bayou Bend exhibit of uniquely American art. For the lover of non-traditional art, there is the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. This is not only a fun place to visit, but it also provides free admission.Live performances are so much a part of Houston life that the city has its own Theater District. Here you will find the second largest concentration of theater seats in a downtown area in the country. If you love the classics, attend the Houston Ballet or the Houston Symphony. You can even enjoy Broadway in Houston, with many of your favorite shows and perhaps something new and exciting.Houston is known for having some unique tourist attractions. For example, you can take a 90-minute boat tour of Houston Harbor, one of the busiest harbors in the world, and see huge supertankers up close. Also unique is the Downtown Aquarium. Part restaurant, part aquarium and part amusement park, this is a great place to spend the day with the family.Houston has no shortage of great places to dine or fun nightlife haunts.With eight full size municipal courses, Houston is also a great golf city.