About Houston

Geography
Houston sits on the Gulf Coastal Plain which covers 3,000 square miles of southeast Texas. Elevation in the Houston area is rather low, with the highest elevation in the area at 90 feet.

Weather
The weather is mild, with the normal winter maximum temperature being 65°F, the normal summer maximum being 92°F, the normal spring maximum being 78°F and the autumn maximum being 80°F. In the summer, humidity is certainly a factor to be considered, and can make the air feel much warmer than the actual temperature.

What to Wear
Given the warm temperatures, Houston is a somewhat casual city. In business districts such as Downtown, Greenway Plaza and the Uptown Galleria area, visitors will notice the majority of people wearing business attire. Casual clothing is the norm in more relaxed areas such as sports venues, attractions and museums. Short sleeves are ideal around the clock for the summer months, while a light jacket may be necessary for spring evenings.

Houston is a thriving, cosmopolitan, international destination.

• 4th largest city in the United States.
• Houston Airport is 4th largest in the U.S., 6th largest in the world.
• Airports serve over 149 markets worldwide, four million international passengers.
• Centrally located, convenient, approximately three hours from most major U.S. cities.
• Flight time from Washington D.C., 2 hours 50 minutes; Chicago, 2 hours 20 minutes; Denver 2 hours 20 minutes; Los Angeles 3 hours 40 minutes; Miami 2 hours.
• 1,600 daily flights, over 500 non-stop.
• Affordable dining, average Houston dinner check $18.00 per person.

Houston, a city of style and substance

• Headquarters to 15 Fortune 500 companies.
• More than 50 of the world’s 100 largest companies have headquarters or regional headquarters in Houston.
• Energy capital of the world.
• World’s largest medical center.
• Consulate offices in Houston represent 77 countries, the second largest number of consulate offices of any U.S. city.
• Multicultural city with more than 90 languages spoken and 500 multicultural associations and performing arts groups.
• One of five cities with resident performing companies in all four performing arts.
• World-recognized symphony, ballet, opera and professional theater.
• Theater district is second only to Broadway in number of seats.
• Museum district offers 16 first-rate art, history and science museums and numerous special interest museums.
• Museum of Fine Arts is sixth largest in the country and the Menil collection has one of the finest private collections in the world.
• Home to four major league sports teams (Texans, Rockets, Comets and Astros).
• 100 public and private golf courses, with an average of 300 days of temperate golfing weather each year.
• 700,000 gallon Downtown Aquarium with upscale restaurant.

Houston, adventurous day trips

• Space Center Houston/Johnson Space Center, working space center responsible for design and operation of space shuttle, space missions and international space station with tours and museum.
• Williams Water Wall (1/2-mile from hotel), landmark of 64 feet curved, black obsidian wall, pumping 78,500 gallons of water every three hours. More than 180 live oaks shade the three-acre park.
• George Ranch (45 minutes), working ranch with outdoor barbecue and hayrides.
• Clear Lake (30 minutes), 2,000-acre water destination for boating excursions.
• Galveston Island (45 minutes), beach destination with historic homes and the famous “Strand” of shops, dining and nightlife.
• Kemah Boardwalk (30 minutes), oceanside boardwalk with restaurants and shops.

Additional Links

- Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Houston-Guide.com
- CitySearch.com-Houston

Houston, most affordable and convenient major city in the U.S.

 By Air
You can get to beautiful Downtown Houston via IAH or HOU

Ground Transportation

Express Shuttle
Phone 713-523-8888

Taxi
Yellowcab
Phone: 713-236-1111
Paul’s Towncar Service
Attn: Paul
Phone: 281-513-6360
Alma Limo
Attn: Daul
Phone: 281-682-8866