Care to see how you measure up next to Yao Ming? Ever wondered how the arena makes hockey ice? Want to see where your favorite artist prepares before a performance? The one hour Backstage Tour of Toyota Center will take you behind the scenes of Houston's premier destination for sports and entertainment.

Tour highlights include:

• Arena floor

• Red and White Wine Bistro

• Lexus Lounge

• Courtside suite

• Rockets Club

Tours are offered Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm.

Beyond Spectator

For those among us who would rather be part of the action than simply watching it, here are a few places to get active in H-Town.

• Whether you're a paintball pro or a complete novice, it's survival of the fittest at Urban Warzone.

• Didn't think you could wakeboard in Houston? Think again. Wake Nation provides a thrilling experience just a few minutes south of Downtown.

• Offshore fishing is an experience like no other. And Galveston Fishing Guides know just where to take you for half-day, full-day and evening trips.

• With literally dozens of courses across the region, Houston has gained attention as a golf destination. Not far from Downtown in any direction, you'll find beautifully-landscaped courses and great weather for this sport virtually year-round.