Bellaire, TX

united states

Bellaire is an upscale residential city completely surrounded by Houston, sitting southwest of downtown along major freeways like I-610 and US 59. Despite being just nine square miles, it packs in 17,000 residents and connects easily to the Galleria, Medical Center, and downtown via multiple routes. The city's claim to fame is its 1960s Town Square with a striking concrete arch that's become a mid-century architectural icon.