HOUSTON (AP) \u2014 Houston will host the FIFA World Cup for the first time this summer. If you\u2019re heading to the Space City to take in the tournament, here are some things to know about this sprawling metropolis that is the nation\u2019s fourth largest city.<\/p>\n
First, make sure to dress for intense heat and humidity, hydrate and pack your sunscreen. Temperatures in June are typically around 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), but the humidity can make it feel hotter than 105 F (41 C) or higher.<\/p>\n
First time visitors should make the trek about 30 miles from downtown to Clear Lake, Texas, for a visit to the Johnson Space Center, home to NASA\u2019s Mission Control Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Museum District<\/a> features Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo and 19 museums, highlighted by Museum of Fine Arts. It\u2019s a family friendly and walkable destination for visitors.<\/p>\n For a little slice of history, you can get a look at the Astrodome, which sits in the shadow of NRG Stadium, where all the matches will be held. Dubbed the \u201cEighth Wonder of the World\u201d when it opened as the world\u2019s first air-conditioned domed stadium in 1965, the stadium hasn\u2019t been used for events in more than two decades.<\/p>\n No visit to Houston is complete without barbecue and Tex-Mex, which are plentiful in all corners of the city. For great barbecue close to downtown, try Truth BBQ<\/a> for its perfectly cooked brisket or Pinkerton\u2019s BBQ<\/a> for huge and tender beef ribs and flavorful jalape\u00f1o and cheese sausage links. For Tex-Mex, The Original Ninfa\u2019s on Navigation<\/a> and The Original Irma\u2019s<\/a> are both solid choices. Order fajitas at Ninfa\u2019s and don\u2019t miss the mole poblano chicken enchiladas at Irma\u2019s. And try not to fill up on chips and salsa before your order arrives!<\/p>\n The city\u2019s free FIFA Fan Festival<\/a> will be in East downtown, known to locals as EaDo<\/a>. The fan festival will be open from June 11-July 19 and will show all 104 World Cup matches live on giant screens.<\/p>\n