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701 Avenida de las Americas Suite 200 Houston, 77010
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Why choose Houston as your destination?
Houston, Texas's largest and America's fourth-largest city, draws boasts ample opportunities, a mouth-watering food scene, rich culture and history and a variety of things to do. Houston is named one of the most diverse cities in America, and that's showcased through the more than 145 languages spoken here, the art scene and the incredible restaurants lining every neighborhood in the city.
Award-winning restaurants, a lively performing art scene, job opportunities galore, live music venues and a bustling nightlife are just some of the showstopping attributes that make up Houston. Nineteen world-class institutions, including the Menil Collection and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston are clustered in this area, drawing seven million visitors to the district each year.
Venue Details
Hotels934
Convention center3,900,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms10,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel1,203
Special event venues125
Average room rate$136
Occupancy rate80%
Restaurants10,000
Daily food cost$120
Tax rate8.25%
Venue typeCVB
Awards
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Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
May 24, 2025 - May 26, 2025
Jun 29, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025
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Getting Here
I-45 SOUTH - Coming from Dallas, Conroe, The Woodlands, Bush Intercontinental Airport
Take I-45 South> to I-10 East > to US-59 South (exit #770A)> exit Downtown Destinations- Hamilton Street >
right on Capitol Street > left on Avenida de las Americas
I-45 NORTH - Coming from Galveston, NASA, Clear Lake, Houston Hobby Airport
Take I-45 North > exit Downtown Destinations (exit #45) > exit Pease Street > right on Chartres
Street > left on Capitol > left on Avenida de las Americas
US-59 SOUTH - Coming from Kingwood, Humble, Bush Intercontinental Airport
Take US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations-Jackson Street > left on Franklin Street > right on Hamilton
Street > right on Capitol Street > left on Avenida de las America
Distance from airport
20 mi from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) airport 20 mi
8 mi from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Distance from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport 8 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Museum District
Museum
Spend your day exploring Houston's museums, while saving big with a well-edited list of the city's most-loved free things to do. Fortunately, for locals and visitors alike, more than a dozen of Houston's most memorable museums won't break the bank--in fact they won't even cost a dime.
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Theater District
Theater
Houston’s Theater District, a 17-block area in the heart of downtown, is home to Houston's nine professional performing arts organizations. Add to the mix the Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movies, plazas, and parks and it’s no wonder that more than two million people visit the district annually. With 12,948 seats for live performances and 1,580 movie seats, Houston’s Theater District ranks second in the United States for the number of theater seats in a concentrated downtown area, and is one of only five cities with permanent professional resident companies in each of the major performing arts disciplines: ballet, opera, symphony and theater productions.
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Space Center Houston
Recreation
Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is Houston’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors and the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the greater Houston area.
Discover the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human spaceflight program set among the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern United States. There is always something new to see and do. With more than 400 space artifacts including flown spacecraft, the largest collection of moon rocks on public display and at multiple major seasonal exhibits a year, Space Center Houston offers an array of exciting attractions for people of all ages.
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Houston Zoo
Recreation
Serving as a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Houston, and neighbors with the world renown Texas Medical Center, the Houston Zoo is home to wildlife from all corners of the globe. Gorillas, giraffes, elephants, storks, tortoises and many more species are waiting to teach you something you did not know about animals. Over two million guests visit the Zoo each year to explore an incredible variety of animals and ecosystems that immerse visitors into an educational and fun experience. The Zoo is open 363 days a year, only closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Whether your trip to Houston lasts weeks or days, a Houston Zoo membership is a great way to enjoy the Zoo all year long. Even if your travels take you far from Houston, a Zoo membership has you covered, offering free admission or discounts to more than 100 zoos across America!
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
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Sports in Clutch City
Recreation
On the field or on the court, Houston's home teams offer year-round competition and high-energy action for loyal sports aficionados.
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Discovery Green
Park
Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds, as well as workers, residents, and visitors alike.
Dining at the Park
Visitors have a variety of dining experiences to choose from within the park: the informal elegance of The Grove restaurant and the fast-casual fare of The Lake House, with both menus comprised of award-winning Chef Robert del Grande’s creations. The Grove’s all-glass exterior overlooks a gathering of live oaks, offering visitors a peaceful, upscale ambience in the heart of the nation’s fourth largest city. The Lake House reels in visitors with its self-serve lakeside concept and convenient counter service.
Major Park Features
Prominent features visitors can enjoy including a one-acre lake, children’s playground, interactive water features, amphitheater stage and slope, small and large dog runs, public art works, HPL (Houston Public Library) Express, open lawns, and great restaurants.
1500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77010
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Levy Park Conservancy
Park
Upper Kirby’s Levy Park reopened its doors in late February 2017 after a massive renovation that left it unrecognizable to anyone who knew the park before. Located off of Richmond Avenue and Eastside, the 6-acre park is buzzing with activity perfect for the whole family.
Table tennis, foosball and a putting green are just some of the park’s features adults may love -- although plenty of kids take advantage of them, too.
Free classes and events are regularly available as well. Yoga? Flamenco? Story time? Whether you want to exercise or learn something new, Levy Park has a packed schedule of activities for kids and adults alike.
3120 Southwest Fwy., Suite 102
Houston, TX 77098
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Park
Buffalo Bayou Park is the 160-acre greenspace that lies along the 2.3-mile stretch of the bayou from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street. Enhancement of the park was completed in 2015 and was a collaboration of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the Kinder Foundation, the City of Houston through Houston Parks & Recreation Department and Harris County Flood Control District. Buffalo Bayou Park includes beautiful gardens and native landscaping; hike and bike trails; paddle craft and bike rentals; the go-to dog park in the city; public art; a creative nature play area; two visitor centers; and gathering places for visitors to picnic, relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
1019 Commerce Street, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77002
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Truck Yard Houston
Nightlife
Describing itself as an adult playground, Truck Yard Houston offers brews, grub and tunes in a come-as-you-are atmosphere. With its first location in Dallas, Truck Yard chose Houston as the perfect spot for its second location. Boasting a ferris wheel, (yes, an actual ferris wheel), tree houses, food trucks, live music and plenty of outdoor space, Truck Yard Houston will be a summertime sanctuary for outdoor fun.
Truck Yard’s draft beer list includes Texas’ favorite breweries like Shiner, Karbach, 8th Wonder, Eureka Heights and Southern Star to name a few. Both 16 oz. and 12 oz. cans of domestic and import beers are also available. The cocktail and wine lists are sure to quench the need for a libation. For $10, enjoy one drink and a spin on the ferris wheel. Truck Yard also has two food trucks on site daily. To learn which food trucks are available, simply visit their website. The trucks serve food from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. There is live music on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on entertainment, click here.
Pets and children are allowed, but Truck Yard is 21+ after 9 p.m. With plenty of televisions to choose from, Truck Yard can also accommodate guests requesting to watch a specific game.
2118 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77003
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8th Wonder Brewery
Nightlife
The brains behind Houston’s Eatsie Boys food truck and Eatsie Boys Cafe have branched out with another concept, 8th Wonder Brewery.
Located in EaDo and named after the city’s iconic Astrodome, this brewery produces seasonal selections and limited-edition offerings. The brewery began offering tours in May 2013.
Practicing their craft in a dome-like warehouse on the edge of Downtown and in the shadow of the major sports stadiums, these brewers say they are making Houston's "craft beer for the home team." The brews themselves are unique, ranging from the Rocket Fuel (Vietnamese coffee infused Porter) to the MCA Rauch, a classic Bamburg Rauch beer.
2202 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77003
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Convention Centers
George R. Brown Convention Center
Exhibit Space770,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space1,012,278 sq. ft.
Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center1,203
NRG ArenaNRG Arena is located at 1 NRG Park, Houston, USA. It offers you a wide range of receptions and adapts to your needs: training workshops, professional meetings, private events.
Exhibit Space350,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space360,300 sq. ft.
Galveston Island Convention CenterGalveston Island Convention Center is located at Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, Texas. This 140,000 square-foot property combines executive conference facilities with luxurious amenities. Our staff is committed to ensuring your meeting is memorable.
Exhibit Space43,100 sq. ft.
Total meeting space140,000 sq. ft.
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Visit Houston Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Visit Houston's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Visit Houston have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Visit Houston and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Visit Houston's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Visit Houston developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Visit Houston clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
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