The Bayou City
Known as the Bayou City, Houston is crisscrossed by a number of bayous -- sluggish, slow-moving streams. Many of them flow into Buffalo Bayou, the site of the city’s birthplace at Allen’s Landing Park at the foot of Main Street in downtown.
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The Battle of San Jacinto
Bats on the Bayou.
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Houston Urban Adventures unlock the secrets of Houston and Texas. Join us on a Heart of the Tunnel Walk or a Historic Downtown Pub Crawl to find out what makes the city tick and get acquainted with the local food, culture, and traditions.
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