Welcome to Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. In these photos you can explore the host city for the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods, which will be held March 24-26.
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In Sam Houston Park you will find turn-of-the-century homes, a church and other buildings located in a peaceful park-like setting, giving the visitor what the beginnings of Houston looked like.
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From a small church to skyscrapers. Houston has changed from its early beginnings.
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Houston is a city of diversity. In many of the parks on a Sunday afternoon you might find a family having a picnic, inviting you to join in and have some good food.
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Buffalo Bayou Park lies on the west side of downtown Houston. The Bayou flows through the north side of the downtown. Walking/jogging trails offer exercise.
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Minute Maid Park, home of the MLB American League Houston Astros, is where the excitement will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the weigh-ins to determine the champion of the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICKS Sporting Goods.
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Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astro MLB baseball team can close the stadium roof or leave it open for the weigh-ins. Weather is no problem.
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Main entrance to Minute Maid Park where all the excitement begins on weigh-in days.
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Recent Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, bronzed image of Jeff Bagwell stretches for the throw at first base as he did many times during his lifetime career with the Houston Astros.
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Bagwell’s battery mate, second basemen, Craig Biggio who was inducted into the MLB Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, completes the double play to Jeff Bagwell.
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Downton Houston is a mix of large and small buildings. The building in the background is the Harris County Court House.
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Barbecue is a Texas tradition, from the smaller restaurants like this one next to Minute Maid Park, to the many big steak houses located through town.
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The George R Brown Convention Center located just a couple blocks from Minute Maid Park will be the location for the big Bassmaster Classic Expo. The Convention Center was one of the centers of attention in February when the Super Bowl was played in Houston.
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Several hotels are within walking distance to where all the action will take place at Minute Maid Park and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Discovery Green is an outdoor fun place for the whole family, located across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Pictured is the entrance to the park.
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The George R. Brown Convention Center was a big part of the Super Bowl LI, but will quickly be transformed to the “go-to” place in downtown Houston as it becomes the ready for the Bassmaster Exposition, the place to meet the pros and see new fishing equipment.
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Need some fresh air? Take the family outside for a break across the street in Discovery Green.
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The winter season kicked off on November 22, 2016 with Frostival, a fun-filled night celebrating the opening of The ice at Discovery Green powered by Green Mountain Energy Company as well as the debut of the winter art installations, Firmament and Enchanted Promenade!
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Come fly a kite during a break in the Bassmaster Classic action on Discovery Green.
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Are you a basketball fan? The NBA Houston Rockets play in town just a short distance away. The Toyota Center is about a 4-block walk from the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Eateries and a place to grab a cool drink are everywhere downtown, and across the city…something for everyone’s taste.
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Houston’s Metro Transit System can help with your traveling around the city. Park the car and take the train.
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Downtown Houston is sometimes a blend of yesteryear with the present day.
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Houston has come a long way since when it was first founded.
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Heritage Park marks the entrance to downtown Houston on the western side of the metropolis.
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Come to Houston in the spring when the Astros start playing baseball and you might find a homerun baseball in the street, not as big as this one though.
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The massive Minute Maid Park, home of the MLB Houston Astros, seats 41,676 rabid baseball fans, except during Classic Week it will fill with bass fishing fans.
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Houston is still growing as new building construction continues as seen from Minute Maid Park.
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Houston has something for everyone! Come and enjoy the beautiful city and the most exciting world championship in all of sports, the Bassmaster Classic, March 24-26.
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