Culinary Experiences
Houston is a food lover’s paradise, with over 12,000 restaurants serving cuisine from 70 countries and American regions. Recommend Rainbow Lodge for game meats and seafood, La Griglia or Potente for Italian, Étoile for French cuisine and Brennan’s for tableside-flambéed bananas foster. Highlight Chef Hugo Ortega’s acclaimed restaurants – Hugo’s, Xochi and URBE – for clients seeking authentic Mexican flavours.
Houston is a food lover’s paradise with over 12,000 restaurants, including Pondicheri
Arts & Culture
Houston’s Theatre District hosts Broadway shows, Houston Ballet, Grand Opera and Symphony performances – perfect for cultural itineraries. With 19 museums, including the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Menil Collection and the Asian Society Texas Center, clients can enjoy art, science, and history experiences. Music options range from intimate clubs to arenas, featuring country, rock, hip-hop, R&B and Tejano.
Shopping & Entertainment
The Galleria offers 375+ stores, 30 restaurants, an ice rink and two hotels, while boutiques and specialty shops across the city add local flair. Space Center Houston, NASA’s official visitor centre, is just a short drive from downtown, offering behind-the-scenes tours and astronaut encounters – a must for space enthusiasts.
Space Center Houston, NASA’s official visitor centre, is just a short drive from downtown Houston
Family & Event Highlights
Families will love the Houston Zoo, home to over 6,000 animals. Seasonal events like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in March combine professional rodeo competitions, concerts, and family-friendly activities. Sports fans can enjoy professional teams – the Rockets, Texans, Astros, Dynamo, Dash and Sabre Cats – or collegiate events year-round.
Houston is lovely year-round, with plenty of green spaces
Why Houston?
Houston offers a fun and versatile mix of cuisine, arts, shopping, entertainment and sports, with experiences that appeal to families, couples and solo travellers alike. Its vibrant, multicultural energy and Texan charm make it an easy, high-value destination for travel agents to promote.
For more information visit TravelTexas.com.
Houston offers a fun and versatile mix of cuisine, arts, shopping, entertainment and sports
