Houston

WELCOME TO HOUSTON

Houston is located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. As America's fourth-largest city; this cosmopolitan destination boasts an eclectic mix of 19 neighbourhood districts; each unique in their own way and filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and nightlife.

Take a stroll through the historic Heights with its Victorian homes along the tree-lined Heights Boulevard. Wander in awe through Houston’s vibrant, culture-filled Museum District. Hang out with the cool kids on the Art District’s Washington Avenue or visit Midtown with its thriving arts and entertainment scene and green oases.

Houston’s compact Downtown includes the Theater District, and POST Houston, a downtown hub for culture, food, and recreation. For a change of pace, leave the city behind and head down to the coastal Space Center Houston, NASA’s astronaut and flight control complex.

There's always something to do in this Southern hospitality meets the urban chic city. Come explore YOUR Houston!

Getting to Houston from the UK couldn’t be easier!

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the primary airport in Houston. Located just 22 miles north of Downtown Houston; it offers non-stop flights to more than 185 destinations on 27 passenger airlines. There’s also two smaller airports: William P Hobby Airport.

You can fly non-stop from London Heathrow in the UK to Houston in 10 hours 41 minutes with Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines. There are also non-stop flights available from Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Newcastle.

Take a mouth-watering culinary journey through the USA and beyond!

With 10,000 restaurants representing cuisine from 70+ countries and American regions; Houston's restaurant scene is as ethnically diverse as its six-million+ residents. Taste authentic American fare at Saks Fifth Avenue’s 51Fifteen and Lankford Grocery or finger-licking BBQs at Goode Co. Barbecue.

Tuck into grab-and go eats at Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys; feast on infamous Churrasco steak at Churrascos; go Italian at Tony’s and Coltivare; indulge in soul food at The Breakfast Klub; and Kenny & Ziggy’s deli is a must! Skip Starbucks and try Three Brothers Bakery and Tiny Boxwoods

A Vibrant Creative Community awaits in Houston!

Houston's seven cultural districts host 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions, and other arts programs annually. Each night there's a show somewhere in Houston's 17-block Theater District including the city’s resident performance companies such as the symphony, opera, drama, and ballet.

Houston's Museum District is home to 19 world-class institutions, including the Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, and Houston Museum of Natural Science. In nearly every neighbourhood in between, you’ll find public art, theatre companies, performances, and a vibrant creative community.

Endless attractions that appeal to adults and children alike!

From boat tours on Buffalo Bayou to the all-new Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston offers infinite attractions that attract both adults and children. Treat your family to one of the city's fun-filled, action-packed adventures that are as entertaining as they are educational.

Discover all things space at Space Center Houston, the wonders of nature at Houston Museum of Natural Sciences, and the multi-sensory The Health Museum. Head outdoors to Houston Zoo, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, and Discovery Green.

Shop til you drop on everything from vintage to high-end designer wear!

Houston is the style capital of the South - home to a Project Runway-winner and more than a dozen distinct shopping areas offering everything from vintage to high-end designer. And, of course, International Shoppers get a sales tax refund on qualified purchases with TaxFree Shopping.

Shopaholics can head for: the trendy shops at the Energy Corridor’s CityCentre; the Height’s Historic 19th Street for vintage clothing, antiques, ice cream parlours, and coffee shops; Montrose Collective’s boutique shops; River Oaks District for high-end designer fashions; and The Galleria for luxury brands, dining, and ice-skating.

Houston is awash with amazing places to tick off your must-visit list!

Gaze in awe at Uptown Houston’s Gerald D Hines Waterwall Park and the ‘Houston is Inspired’ mural by street artist Gonzo247 at the corner of Travis and Preston Streets. Stop by the quirky National Museum of Funeral History and take a contemplative visit to Holocaust Museum Houston.

See American football at NRG Stadium, basketball at Toyota Center, and baseball at Minute Maid Park. Experience February/March’s fun-filled 19-day Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Enjoy a day trip to nearby Galveston with its beaches, Pleasure Pier, Strand Historic District, and Moody Gardens.