All About Houston
Known as both the Bayou City and the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is a diverse city that offers world-class arts and entertainment to people of all nations. Voted third most livable city in the U.S., it's home to the Astros and NASA.
Dining
Houston is known for its international cuisine and has more than 8000 restaurants in the area. In fact, Houstonians eat out more than residents from any other city—four times per week!
Performing Arts
Houston boasts live performances in the opera, theater, ballet and symphony. Whatever your tastes, you are sure to be entertained!
Museums
Houston houses the fourth largest museum district in the country and has 18 museums within walking distance. The Children's Museum of Houston is currently rated #1 in the country by Parents Magazine!
The Westin Galleria
This location is a AAA 4-Diamond hotel that overlooks uptown Houston. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, large workout room, and high speed Internet access in all of the guest rooms. It is connected to The Galleria Shopping Center—the fourth largest shopping center in North America, complete with a beautiful ice-skating rink and over 350 stores including Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co.
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Or take a drive to Kemah or Galveston Island
Kemah Boardwalk is open daily providing fun for everyone! Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows every day.
Galveston offers 32 miles of relaxing beaches, superb restaurants, top resort hotels, marvelous downtown shopping, numerous antique stores, incredible art galleries, fabulous entertainment and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country. Visit the giant Schlitterbahn Waterpark or the wonderful Moody Gardens!