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Washington, DC (DCA) to Houston, TX (IAH)

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$58 per night 4-star hotel in Houston, TX

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SOURCE: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Climatic Data Center, Asheville, North Carolina

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This sprawling city hums with the energy and independent spirit that turned it from swampland into the fourth-largest city in the U.S. Everything is big, from the towering skyscrapers, to the huge sports Astrodome that links with two Six Flags theme parks to create one gargantuan entertainment complex, to the city's prominence in aerospace, oil, shipping and finance. Even the architecture makes big, bold statements, like the medical center towers that resemble two giant syringes. A ... read more

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Best time to travel: February and April.

When to go

Houston summers are hot and humid -- and frequently bring thunderstorms and tornadoes. The other seasons are generally mild and pleasant.

What to do

Get lost in space at Space Center Houston.
Head downtown for an opera performance or an Astros game.
Commune with nature at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

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