Houston, Texas is arguably the greatest city to live in (which it is). Compare us to Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth or even another state, and it is really hard reach the fame value that HTX has.

Whether you have lived in Houston your entire life or you have never even heard of Houston, there are certain places you should make an appearance. If you are looking for amazing food, Houston is definitely the place for you. Entertainment, shopping, history and artistic attractions are all something Houston prides itself on. If you want disappointment, go ahead and miss out, but trust me, Houston is worth it. Here are the top 20 places you should visit when you come to HTX.

1. Town and Country's City Centre

City Centre is a large scale community that includes incredible dining, constant entertainment, living space, and some of the best shopping of its area. Food includes (but is not limited to) Chipotle, RA Sushi, YardHouse and Ruggles on the Green. City Centre also houses Studio Movie Grill, The Tasting Room, countless activities and events, the Hotel Sorella, LifeTime Athletic and living spaces such as The Domain. If you are coming to shop, do not miss the LuluLemon Athletica, Kendra Scott or Free People.

2. Houston Museum District

The Houston museum districtis a wide variety of 19 different museums. The more world wide and popular's include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Children's Museum, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Houston Zoo and The Health Museum. These attractions offer different free times as well if you are ever feeling up to having a cheaper day of fun. Houston Center for Photography, Rothko Chapel and the Menil Collection, as well as others, are always free. The Museum of Fine Arts is free on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. There is plenty to do at these attractions and if you ever get hungry, many food trucks frequent these areas.

3. Houston Food Trucks

Houston Food Trucks have expanded to a sheer number of over 900 trucks. Many frequent the Sam Houston Race Park and the University of Houston campus. There has even been many "Houston Food Truck Fest" that happen every year. Most popular of the trucks include Smoosh cookies and the Waffle Bus. These popular food savvy trucks will have you dying for another bite (and cater if that is the case). Others include Kurbside Eatz, Bernie's Burger Bus, Cousins Maine Lobster Houston and many more. Visit any of their websites or follow them on social media to find out where they will be on the days you go looking!

4. Free Press Summer Fest

Free Press Summer Fest is a once a year music festival that usually happens in early June. For the 2016 year, FPSF will be happening on June 4th and 5th and will be headlined by artists including but not limited to Zeds Dead, Jamie XX, Collegrove, Deadmau5, the Chainsmokers, Big Gigantic, Mac Miller and Borns. There are ticket options ranging from a general admission two day to only one day passes to a fancy pants pass at a pretty decent price for what you get. The lineup is posted and they will soon release the schedule so you can plan who you are going to see. If you are looking for great food, music all day and the experience of meeting new people, FPSF is definitely something you should do once (or a couple of times).

5. NRG Stadium (formerly Reliant Stadium)

Whether you are visiting the Houston Rodeo (which is highly suggested to you) or you are going to a boat show, a concert, a gun show, a graduation or any of the other million things NRG has to offer, you should experience this complex. NRGPark includes the Arena which hosts many cheerleading competitions, the Astrodome (which is no longer in use), the Center which is home to the animals during the rodeo and the Stadium which hosts our very own Houston Texans football players. Each building has it's own history and background and different things to offer to the world. If you are trying to live up HTX, you should definitely live it up in one of these buildings.

6. The Houston Galleria

If you are looking for amazing shopping, 400 stores and restaurants to be more precise, and an overall a "city within a city" this is the place to go. The Galleria has two Westin hotels, an ice-skating rink, banks, salons, a post office, and countless stores and opportunities for food. Stores include Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstroms, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Fendi, Jimmy Choo and many many more. If you are visiting to eat, the Cheesecake Factory, the Rainforest Cafe and Potbelly are a few of the places to choose from. Whatever it is you are looking for in HTX, you can find in the Galleria which is one of the main reasons you should visit.

Other places you should look up and visit:

7. Torchy's Tacos

8. NASA

9. Downtown Houston (Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, Spaghetti Wharehouse, Downtown Aquarium, Jus' Mac, Benihana, Hobby Center, etc.)

10. Ninfa's

11. Memorial City Mall

12. H-E-B

13. Buffalo Bayou

14. The overpass that someone graffitied "Be Someone"

15. Kemah Boardwalk

16. Waterwall

17. Hermann Park

18. Discovery Green

19. Splashtown

20. Good Dog Houston

So whether you are eating, or enjoying the entertainment that HTX has to offer, you will most definitely have few dull moments. Welcome to Houston!