Houston
Houston Stadium
NRG Stadium's retractable roof and air conditioning offer relief from Houston's tropical heat. The city's incredible culinary diversity — Vietnamese, Nigerian, Tex-Mex — rivals any world city.
🏨 Hotels
Best-value options across all budgets — with direct booking links.
Courtyard Houston Medical Center
Local Dining
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Cajun / Seafood · Multiple locations
Crawfish & Noodles
Viet-Cajun · Bellaire
Pondicheri
Modern Indian · Uptown
The Breakfast Klub
Southern Soul Food · Midtown
Things to Do
Space Center Houston
Family ✓NASA's official visitor center — see rockets, astronaut training, and moon rocks.
Science / History
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Family ✓Gems, dinosaurs, and an IMAX theatre in Hermann Park.
Museum
Discovery Green
Family ✓12-acre downtown park with concerts, food trucks, and a splash pad.
Park / Events
Houston Zoo
Family ✓Award-winning zoo home to 6,000+ animals in Houston's Hermann Park.
Zoo
Climate (June–July)
⚠️ Extreme heat expected — stay hydrated
Getting There
From Airport
IAH: 45-min ride-share (~$50). HOU: MetroRail Red Line to downtown (30 min).
To Stadium
- →MetroRail Red Line to Fannin South (1 stop to NRG)
- →Shuttle from designated park-and-ride lots
Safety Tips
- ✓Downtown and Galleria are safe; exercise caution in certain other neighbourhoods.
- ✓Ride-share apps preferred; avoid unlicensed taxis.
- ✓Extreme humidity — dress lightly and hydrate; NRG is air-conditioned.