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Harris County

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Tomball

Tomball is a growing city in northwest Harris County named for Thomas H. Ball, a prominent Houston attorney and U.S. Congressman from Texas at the turn of the century. On…

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Cities

Cities in Harris County

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Baytown

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Pasadena

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

La Porte

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Houston

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Humble

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Deer Park

Founded in 1892 by Simon West, Deer Park was named for a private park for…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Spring

Spring was settled by German immigrants in 1840. It served as a railroad center in…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jun
26–27
Firefighters Helping Firefighters BBQ Cook Off
Pasadena
Jul
2
Baytown Summer Concert
Baytown
Jul
2
Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas
Houston
Sep
12–13
Longhorn Rod Run
Spring
Oct
17
RE/MAX Platinum’s Annual Charity Rummage & Craft Sale!
Tomball
Dec
5
Pearl Harbor Ceremony
La Porte