DON’T MISS

Texas Medical Center: With 49+ member institutions, 5 million patients annually and more than 72,000 employees, it's no wonder it's the largest medical center in the world. The entire Texas Medical Center covers more than 1,100 acres. 0 blocks @ 2450 Holcombe Blvd.

Reliant Park

Rail Stop: Reliant Park

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Crowne Plaza Houston near Reliant Park: Located across the street from Reliant Park, the hotel offers 85,000 square feet of meeting space. 1 mile @ 8686 Kirby

Holiday Inn Houston Reliant Park: The recently-renovated 238-room hotel offers direct pedestrian access into Reliant Park. .9 miles @ 8111 Kirby

Reliant Stadium

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Reliant Stadium: Cheer on the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Here, tailgating is as important as the game, so make sure to come early and bring an appetite. Football season is August through January. 0 blocks @ 2 Reliant Park

Reliant Park: A variety of events and conventions take place at Reliant Park, including the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the world's largest rodeo, and Houston Ballet Foundation's Nutcracker Market. Conventioneers rely on the METRORail to facilitate travel between downtown's George R. Brown Convention Center and downtown hotels and Reliant Park. 0 blocks @ 1 Reliant Park