Visitor's Guide: 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 NASA and the Astrodome.

Find information on Houston, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: Houston

Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

The Houston Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: Houston

Pinpoint the businesses and services you need in a flash

Find Points of Interest

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

Houston Texans Football (2.1 miles SW)

8/15/09 to 1/3/10

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (1 miles E)

3/2/10 to 3/21/10

Houston International Festival (2 miles E)

4/1/09 to 4/30/09

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Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours

  • Houston
  • Buffalo Bayou
  • 1 713 752 0314

Houston Tours

  • Local Houston Areas
  • Houston Tours
  • 1 832 630 9188

Moody Gardens Tour

  • Galveston
  • Moody Gardens
  • 1 1800 582 4673

Paradigm Helicopter Tours

  • Local Houston Areas
  • Paradigm Helicopter
  • 1 877 345 8687

Space Center Houston Tour

  • Space Center
  • Space Center Houston
  • 1 281 244 2100

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Houston Marriott® at the Texas Medical Center

6580 Fannin Street Houston, Texas 77030 USA

  • Phone:  1-713-796-0080
  • Fax 1-713-770-8100
  • Sales:  1-713-796-0080

Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-228-9290 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Houston Weather:

November 6, 2009

  • AM Sunny / PM Mostly Clear
  • Hi:80F |26C
  • Low:57F |13C