As the largest city in Texas, Houston is huge in terms of its square miles. It's great to soak up the laid back atmosphere of this big city - the Downtown District is a great place to start your travels, and the tunnel system is home to some incredible shops and restaurants.
Head to the theatre district and watch a movie, listen to a live concert or watch a stand-up comedy show, have a walk around the park or grab a bite to eat. If you're landing at Houston Hobby Airport, you're only a 20 minute drive away from Houston's illustrious Downtown District. Hiring a car from Houston Hobby Airport is recommend to be the most convenient way to get around.
Rent a car from Houston Hobby Airport and drive just 17 miles south east to the Space Center Houston which is the official visitor center for the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Adults and children alike will love this attraction as you get to learn what it's like to be an astronaut living and working in space. Visitors can visit the International Space Station Gallery, check out a full scale replica of a space shuttle, find out how astronaut equipment has evolved and even have lunch with a real NASA astronaut.
