HOUSTON

“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 in one of dozens of award-winning restaurants, or hang out with the cool kids on Washington Avenue. There’s always something to do in this Southern hospitality meets urban chic city.” - visithoustontexas.com

  • With year-long mild temperatures, the country’s fourth-largest city is one of the best places to visit in the U.S. and has something to offer everyone who ventures here.
  • Houston’s Museum District includes 18 museums within walking distance of each other, including the top-ranked Children’s Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts - one of the largest in the country.
  • Space Center Houston is one of the city’s most popular attractions. As the official visitors center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, this is the only place on earth where humans can have a true outer space experience.
  • Performing arts are abundant in Houston’s downtown Theater District, which is spread out over 17 blocks and has nearly 13,000 seats for visitors to catch a show.
  • Houston’s Art Car Museum showcases one of the most unique art forms around. Meticulously crafted, these pieces of art are a must-see for any art or car lover.
  • The Water Wall is Houston’s most photographed site. To stand in the middle of this 64-foot U-shaped fountain that has water constantly rushing down its inside and outside walls is an incredible experience.
  • A local favorite, Miller Outdoor Theatre is Houston’s premier outdoor theater for the performing arts. Even better are the free performances that run March through October.
  • The neighborhood of Houston Heights is packed with character-filled architecture, unique local shops and boutiques, and funky restaurants and cafes.
  • Discovery Green is a beautiful 12-acre park in downtown Houston. Tree-lined walkways, peaceful ponds, restaurants and postcard views of downtown are just a few of the features to enjoy.
  • Noted as one of the “Top 10 Restaurant Cities in America” by Esquire magazine, dining in Houston is truly a treat. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Houston will exceed your expectations with plenty of top-notch dining choices to choose from.
  • From vintage to high-end designer, Houston’s shopping experience is sure to please any taste. Home to a Project Runway winner and more than a dozen distinct shopping areas, America’s fourth largest city is a shopping mecca.
  • Houston’s nightlife scene is a vibrant one. Downtown, Midtown, Montrose, Washington Avenue and Rice Village are a few of the popular districts offering places to dance, dine and drink.

Corporate Events

Perfect weather, an active and entertaining city, and hotel and dining options to please any taste. Add an international airport and these are just a few of the things that make Houston a great place to hold your corporate meeting or group event.
Houston has a long list of unique venues to choose from to host your corporate event. Stadiums, parks, performing art centers, museums, restaurants and hotels are a few of the places ready to cater to your group.
Home to two major convention centers, the George R. Brown Convention Center and NRG Park, Houston offers world-class facilities for events large and small.
Each convention center is easily accessible and close to downtown attractions, dining and hotels.

Student Interests

Public Colleges & Universities:
Institute of Biosciences and Technology
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Prairie View A&M University
Texas Southern University
Texas Woman’s University
The University of Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Private Colleges & Universities:
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston Baptist University
Memorial Hermann Clinical Innovation and Research Institute (CIRI)
North American University
Rice University
South Texas College of Law
Texas Children’s Hospital
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
University of St. Thomas
Community Colleges:
Houston Community College System
Lee College
Lone Star College System
San Jacinto College

Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park by John Mayer • Houston Heights WWII Memorial Plaza by Ed Uthman • Johnson Space Center by Cory Doctorow • Discovery Green by James • Fine Arts Museum by Horacio Maria • Houston Heights Mural by Patrick Feller • Police Officer Memorial by Adam Baker