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Harris County

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

La Porte

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Baytown

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Houston

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Tomball

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Deer Park

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Humble

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Spring

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jul
25
Victorian Tea Tasting
Pasadena
Aug
22–23
St. Nicholas Catholic Church Family Festival
Houston
Sep
12–13
Longhorn Rod Run
Spring
Oct
17
RE/MAX Platinum’s Annual Charity Rummage & Craft Sale!
Tomball
Dec
3
Christmas Parade
Baytown
Dec
5
Pearl Harbor Ceremony
La Porte