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Alden Houston Hotel

Hotel ICON: This cosmopolitan boutique hotel, set in a 1911 bank building, offers timeless design and fabulous amenities. 1 block @ 220 Main St.

The Magnolia Hotel: This upscale luxury boutique hotel offers all the full service amenities and services of a four-star hotel. 2 ½ blocks @ 1100 Texas Ave.

The Sam Houston Hotel: A luxury boutique hotel featuring contemporary design and amenities and the award-winning 17 Restaurant. 3 blocks @ 1117 Prairie St.

Hotel Lancaster: Houston's original small luxury hotel evokes a feeling of comfort and convenience, combining traditional European decor and charm with high-tech amenities. 5 blocks @ 701 Texas Ave.

Inn at the Ballpark: Sports fans will love this baseball-themed hotel, located across the street from Minute Maid Park. 7 blocks @ 1520 Texas Ave.

DON’T MISS

Market Square Park: Nestled in Houston's Historic District, Market Square Park provides a place for entertainment, dining, public art and-yes-green space. 3 blocks @ 301 Milam

Sambuca: Enjoy live music at this stylish supper club located inside the historic Rice Hotel. 2 ½ blocks @ 909 Texas Ave.

Theater District: Just blocks from the rail, Houston's 17-block Theater District draws a faithful following for Grammy, Tony and Emmy-award winning performances by the Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Alley Theatre and Houston Symphony. 5 ½ blocks @ 615 Texas Ave.

Minute Maid Park: Root for the Houston Astros at downtown’s Minute Maid Park, where a retractable roof affords open-air seating on beautiful Houston evenings. Baseball season is April through October. 8 blocks @ 501 Crawford St.

Rail Stop: Main Street Square

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