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Where to stay in Houston: Best areas for travelers

• Southeast Houston: This is one of the most in-demand neighborhoods to base yourself. Home to cool sights like 1940 Air Terminal Museum, Clear Creek Golf Club and Wildcat Golf Club, reserve a hotel here if you want to be close to the action! We suggest the Super 8 by Wyndham Houston Hobby Airport North, the Scottish Inn & Suites - Hobby Airport and the Doubletree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport.

• South Central Houston: There's always something new and exciting to discover in this neighborhood. Start your day with a trip to Houston Zoo and go with the flow from there! A cozy place to stay in this neighborhood is the Vrbo Property. The Southmore Boulevard Motel and the Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Downtown are also favored by vacationers to the area.

• Neartown: Spend your trip in this part of the city and you'll have some impressive attractions to add to your sightseeing schedule. ArtCar Museum is just for starters. The Montrose- Luxury 2 Bedroom W/study and 2.5 Bath, the Modern 1b/1b Midtown Apt Walking to Shops 3211 and the La Colombe D'Or are all good bases for exploring what this neighborhood offers.

• Northeast Houston: Art aficionados will love staying in this area. Spend your days exploring well-known attractions like Diverse Works and your nights relaxing at the Camelot Inn & Suites McCarty. The Super 8 by Wyndham Houston/Dtwn/I-610 and the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Northeast Houston I-610 are a couple of other places to get some shut-eye when you're done seeing the sights.

• Central Business District: From sunup to sundown, there's so much to keep you on the go in this neighborhood. Discover all that it has to offer from the comfort of the Athens Hotel Suites - Double Queen or the Athens Hotel Suites.

Houston Vacations

Houston epitomizes the Texas way of life. With a super-sized cityscape that celebrates cowboy culture, Latin American history, the performing arts, and Texas-sized appetites, Houston is clearly both big and bold. Dine on slow-cooked barbecue and savory Tex Mex cuisine between museum hopping, theater performances, and more. Among all the hustle, bustle, and sprawling neighborhoods, Houston stays true to its historic nickname, The Big Heart. Vacations in Houston are always brimming with easygoing hospitality and Southern charm. Book Houston package deals and see the galaxy from the Space Center, or find a cozy coffee shop downtown and watch the city whirl by.

Top Houston Hotels

Houston is all about hospitality, so finding a warm welcome and a lovely hotel to mix and match with your ideal flights is easy as pecan pie. Consider these guest favorites as you book:

• Hilton Americas – Houston: Whether you’re flying in for a business conference at George R. Brown Convention Center or a spa getaway seasoned with Southwestern barbecue sauce, this Hilton hotel is a fabulous option. Stay within walking distance to all of downtown’s most popular attractions and pamper yourself with facials and massages at the full-service spa.
• Magnolia Hotel Houston: Located on the north side of downtown, this vintage hotel is a stunner. From guest rooms to suites with fully equipped kitchens, the Magnolia will make you feel right at home. Like Houston, each room is presented with a seamless mix of nostalgic and contemporary décor. Whip up your own take on Tex Mex tacos in your vacation kitchen, dine at the hotel restaurant, or order up room service.
• Hyatt Regency Houston: This elegant Hyatt Regency captures the dynamism of its Central Business District location with unique contemporary design, a business center, and meeting room options. Don’t let all work and no play turn your Houston visit dull, though. Enjoy a drink by the poolside bar and abscond for some sightseeing and a performance at Theater Under the Stars.
• Wyndham Houston - Medical Center Hotel and Suites: If we could describe this Wyndham hotel in a word, it would have to be “chic.” Simple and sophisticated rooms are the perfect home base for your whirlwind adventures at the nearby Houston Zoo and Houston Maritime Museum. When you’re in for the night—or morning—order in room service and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet.

A City of Neighborhoods

Yes, you’re thinking, Houston’s a grand, sprawling place. But did you know it’s a city of unique neighborhoods and districts that delight travelers and locals alike? As you plan your Houston vacations, stay near your favorite landmarks, but don’t stop there—explore Space City. The aptly named Museum District is just one of the city’s cultural hubs and home to the nationally recognized Children's Museum of Houston as well as the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which houses an IMAX Theater, planetarium, and butterfly center.

Mix up museum hopping with visits to the tennis courts, pool, and winter ice rink at Memorial Park in River Oaks and Discovery Green Park downtown. While you’re downtown, see the Houston premiere of a new play in the Theater District, which has one of the highest numbers of theater seats per capita in the United States. These seats are in high demand, though, so get your tickets as soon as you set the dates for your vacation package in Houston, TX.

Festivals and Events

A full calendar of festivals and events are perks of Houston's larger-than-life presence…and many events are free to join. If you want to plan a cheap vacation in Houston, keep these city celebrations in mind. Getting away at the end of February or the beginning of March? Bring your appetite for the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While it's not the only barbecue fest in the Houston annual calendar, it is one of the largest, spanning three days. Prefer spanakopita over a slab of pork? Join the international revelry of The Original Greek Festival in May and October.

With warm weather and plenty of space for visitors, Houston is a year-round vacation destination with both sass and class. Save time and money for new experiences when you mix and match flights and hotels in Travelocity’s vacation packages in Houston.

Tours and Activities in Houston

So you've stepped off the plane in an exotic new destination — what's next you ask? Well, why not kick back, bide your time and see what exciting experiences and once-in-a-lifetime adventures head your way? After all, isn't that what traveling's all about?

Houston offers some superb things to see and do. Why not spoil yourself with a Houston CityPASS: 5 Must-See Museums & Attractions or a Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour?