Houston TX Destination Guide - 360 Destination Group

America’s fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and nightlife. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District, or head down to Space Center Houston. Later on, grab a bite from one of the dozens of award-winning restaurants, or hang out with the cool kids on Washington Avenue. There is always something to do in this Southern-hospitality-meets-urban-chic city.

HOUSTON AT A GLANCE

Home to more than 80,000 hotel rooms, with approximately 8,000 located downtown.
More than 4.4 million square feet of convention space.
One of the premier sports destinations in the US, hosting world-class sporting events that range from Olympic-qualifying soccer matches to Super Bowl LI.
Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the largest medical complex in the world and is home to the number-one cancer hospital in the country.
Almost 200 golf courses within a 50-mile radius of downtown.
Home to Johnson Space Center (JSC), the training base and home for our nation’s astronauts.

TRAVEL & LOGISTICS

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Just 7 miles from downtown Houston, HOU handles domestic/international service for (4) four commercial airlines (American, Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest) and is an international point of entry for general aviation activity between Texas and Mexico.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Located 22 miles north of Downtown Houston, IAH is the hub to United Airlines. With (5) five terminals, 130 gates, and a 1.5-mile distance from Terminal A to Terminal D, this airport offers business travelers a high-frequency schedule and access to many major cities in the continental United States.

CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS

Houston’s temperate climate sustains tropical vegetation and allows the city’s residents and visitors an enviable outdoor lifestyle.