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Harris County

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Spring

Spring was settled by German immigrants in 1840. It served as a railroad center in the early 1900s, but its population thereafter declined until it was caught in the surging…

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Cities

Cities in Harris County

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Tomball

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Humble

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

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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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Houston

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

La Porte

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Baytown

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Pasadena

Pasadena is Spanish for "Land of Flowers," chosen for the blooming meadows along Vince's Bayou.…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Aug
22–23
St. Nicholas Catholic Church Family Festival
Houston
Aug–Sep
28–5
Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Equine Classic
Pasadena
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