The Ultimate Houston Quiz

Houston is 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level, just an hour from the Gulf of Mexico, giving it the nickname "Third Coast."

There are four major bayous: Buffalo Bayou, Brays Bayou, White Oak Bayou and Sims Bayou.

It's really a good idea to know what "The Loop" is; the Interstate 610, which encompasses the city's best neighborhoods, restaurants and shopping districts.

Houston is too large and spread out to be pedestrian friendly; the best way to get around is via car.

Houston has a population of some two million. As with most American cities, it has areas that are more desirable and less desirable to visit in terms of safety.

One advantage of being situated so close to the Gulf of Mexico is that it's almost always beach weather: with a humid average temperature of 94 in the summer and low 60s during the winter (34-16 C).

Summer time often brings with it afternoon thunderstorms, especially in Bayou City, so keep an umbrella in the car.

Houston's largest airport is the George Bush International Airport; most travelers use this airport and it has seen more than 40 million visitors since it opened in 2005.

Taxi fares are determined either by flat zone rate or by meter, depending on which is cheaper. There is a dollar surcharge for travel between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Interstate 10 is undergoing construction, so when coming in from the airport, it is best to avoid it. Instead, take the Westpark Tollway, especially is you have a TX TAG or EZ TAG.

The public transport system offers an extensive and far reaching bus system, which stops at every second corner along its route and the more popular for tourists Metrorail, which travels through the museum and restaurant hub.

Houston is most popular in late March, during its Bayou City Arts Festival and in early October, during the Greek Festival.

The Buffalo Bayou is a 52 mile stretch of water that runs downtown and is great for canoeing and kayaking down.

The Space Center Houston is a scientific theme park that gives kids (and their parents) the opportunity to be astronauts for the day.

The Meckom Rockwell Fountain is considered to be one of the most beautiful structures in Houston. It features three soup bowl shaped fountains that bubble continuously.

The Forbidden Gardens is an outdoor museum that replicates some of China's historical scenes. It is open for tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The sprawling Houston Zoo boasts 4,500 animals and includes the Children's Zoo, which gives kids a hands on experience petting and feeding the animals.

The George Ranch Historical Park is a 23,000 acre working ranch and features an authentic Victorian home and livestock.

Art and performance art are a very important part of Houston's cultural life -- their Theater District is ranked No. 2 after New York.

The Four Seasons Hotel Houston is the highest rated hotel, with a Mobil Four star and a reputation for elegance and impeccable service.