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Southeast Texas.
- Article from:
- Romantic Weekends: Texas
- Article date:
- January 1, 2003
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From one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country to a blink-and-you-miss-it community of fewer than 100 people, the southeastern corner of Texas offers both urban sophistication and country charm.
Houston packs a lot of pleasures for aficionados of cosmopolitan amenities. With 1.9 million residents, it's the state's largest city and the nation's fourth largest. Fine dining, world-acclaimed museums, a lively theater district, eclectic shopping and various sports venues provide a smorgasbord worth repeated tastings.
Within the greater metropolitan area are several good escapes for those who live in the city and for those seeking to sample a ...