New to Hou

For all our employees new to Houston, Texas—and residents looking for new things to try—we’ve put together a guide to all things Houston, specifically for our alliant professionals. Our great city has numerous places to visit and activities to do. Rodeos, restaurants, road trips, and recreation, we’ve got it all!

If you want to take a shortcut to the places Houstonians vote best each year, Chron keeps an updated list at www.chron.com/best. You can also keep track of what events are happening each week by checking out 365thingsinhouston.com.

Here’s just a short list of some of the things you can do and see while you’re here:

• The Houston Rodeo – See livestock, cowboys, and listen to live music
• Sports – Cheer at a game for one of the many major-league sports teams in town
• Social Life – Visit patio bars, clubs, breweries, live music events, and more
• World-Class Food – Houston houses a diverse selection of food, from classic Texan BBQ to sushi and beyond
• Road Trips – No matter what kind of place you want to visit, you can find a spot nearby to start your adventure
• Parks – You can find a spot for a picnic easily in Houston, with over 550 parks and green spaces and 125 miles of trails
• Shopping – From flea markets to brand names, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the price you want
• Concerts & Theatre – You can attend a wide range of shows, from the opera to the performing arts
• Museums – Expand your brain in the arts and sciences while supporting your town by visiting Houston museums
• Annual Events – Each year Houston hosts numerous events to celebrate our culture

Check out the presentation in the sidebar for more information and links to all these great Houston specialties as well as community and housing support and details.