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What to do in Houston, Texas
A sprawling city of just over 2.1m people from every background and walk of life, Houston is Texas’ biggest settlement and home to some of the finest museums and entertainment in the United States – as well as the Space Centre. So, if you want big city fun with a Southern flavour, there’s no better place to hang your ten gallon hat!
Anyone who enjoys travel will have at one time wondered what it’d be like to take the ultimate journey of all into space. Well, we can’t guarantee that, but a visit to the Space Centre Houston at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Centre will help you understand what it might be like to go into space. Featuring a multitude of attractions such as a launch simulator and actual artefacts of space exploration like moon rocks and flight hardware, it truly is a place to inform and inspire in equal measure.
Outside of space flight, Houston has a huge reputation for museums and the performing arts. With dedicated districts devoted to each, over seven million people visit Houston each year to be astounded by the city’s cultural riches.
Located in Neartown, the Museum District incorporates 19 museums covering countless fascinating subjects. With all museums offering free opening hours and 12 being free all the time, the district is a fabulous way to educate and inspire whether you’re a solo traveller or a family.
Highlights are, of course, subjective but many visitors are particularly impressed by the huge Museum of Fine Arts, the eclectic Houston Museum of Natural Science and the highly interactive Children’s Museum of Houston. The district is also home to the sombre Holocaust Museum, Houston and the superb Houston Zoo.
The Theatre District in Downtown is home to Houston’s nine most prestigious performing arts institutions spread across five impressive venues. Houston’s standing in the arts world is evidenced by the fact that it is one of only a handful of American cities that is home to professional, resident companies in all four major disciplines – Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Alley Theatre Company.
If high culture isn’t for you, there’s plenty more to see and do in Houston. From endless premium-brand shopping at the huge uptown Galleria mall to wet and wild fun at the SplashTown Waterpark, Space City is a town built for fun.
Guide to Exploring Houston
Top Hotel Deals
Hotel Derek Houston Galleria
2525 West Loop S, HoustonHotel Derek keeps you "In the Loop" with its prominent 610 Westheimer location, with hundreds of shops, dining and entertainment options all within walking distance.
Club Quarters Hotel in Houston
720 Fannin Street, HoustonClub Quarters Hotel in Houston is a full-service hotel designed for business travelers, in downtown Houston. A short walk from the Houston Pavilions, the Theater District, nightlife, and museums. The new sports arenas, convention center, and shops at Houston Center also are nearby, as are underground tunnels and light rail.
SureStay Plus Hotel Houston Medical Center by Best Western
6700 S Main Street, HoustonSituated in Houston, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Houston Maritime Museum, Houston Zoo, and Houston Natural Science Museum. Children's Museum of Houston and NRG Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Omni Houston Hotel Westside
13210 Katy Fwy, HoustonJust off I-10, this contemporary hotel with an atrium lobby is located in the West Houston Energy Corridor, home to numerous oil and gas companies. Two major malls also minutes away.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Houston Bush IAH South
15510 JFK Blvd, HoustonSituated near the airport, this hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Houston Grand Prix and within 9 mi (15 km) of Houston Police Department Museum and Greenspoint Mall. Golf Club of Houston and Humble Civic Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Ramada Houston Intercontinental Airport East
6115 Will Clayton Parkway, HumbleSituated near the airport, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Humble Civic Center and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Humble Museum. Cypresswood Golf Club and Humble Golf Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 West Loop South, HoustonSituated in the entertainment district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Williams Tower and The Galleria. Memorial Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.
Red Roof Inn Houston - IAH Airport
15675 John F. Kennedy Blvd, HoustonSituated near the airport, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Houston Grand Prix, Houston Police Department Museum, and Greenspoint Mall. Golf Club of Houston and Humble Civic Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Baymont Inn & Suites Houston Intercontinental Airport
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£628
per person
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston - Memorial Park Area
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£669
per person
Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£675
per person
New Six Inn and Suites Houston
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£607
per person
Memorial Inn and Suites
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£600
per person
Ramada Houston Intercontinental Airport South
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£707
per person
Sheraton Houston West Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£704
per person
Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston The Woodlands
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£751
per person
La Quinta Inn Houston La Porte
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£637
per person
Ramada Houston Intercontinental Airport East
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£632
per person
CareFree Inn
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Mon, 27 Nov
Heathrow - George Bush Intercontinental
£625
per person
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