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Harris County

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Pasadena

Pasadena is Spanish for "Land of Flowers," chosen for the blooming meadows along Vince's Bayou. The Bayou was figured prominently in Battle of San Jacinto, and the northeast are is…

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Cities

Cities in Harris County

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Baytown

Baytown grew from a small sawmill and store settlement in 1824. Among its early settlers…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

La Porte

La Porte was given its name "The Door" by French settlers in 1889 when the…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Houston

Houston was named after Sam Houston, general of the Texas army that won independence from…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Humble

Just east of Houston Intercontinental Airport, Humble was named after its founder, postmaster and Justice…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Deer Park

Founded in 1892 by Simon West, Deer Park was named for a private park for…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Spring

Spring was settled by German immigrants in 1840. It served as a railroad center in…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Tomball

Tomball is a growing city in northwest Harris County named for Thomas H. Ball, a…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jun
26–27
Firefighters Helping Firefighters BBQ Cook Off
Pasadena
Jul
2
Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas
Houston
Jul
2
Baytown Summer Concert
Baytown
Sep
12–13
Longhorn Rod Run
Spring
Oct
17
RE/MAX Platinum’s Annual Charity Rummage & Craft Sale!
Tomball
Dec
5
Pearl Harbor Ceremony
La Porte