Visitor's Guide: Houston

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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

Click here to plot events, transportation and more on a map

Nearby Cities

See what's close to this hotel

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Area Events

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

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (17 miles SE)

2/1/09 to 3/31/09

Texas Renaissance Festival (45 miles N)

10/1/09 to 10/31/09

International Festival (14 miles SE)

4/1/09 to 4/30/09

Bayou City Art Festival (14 miles)

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (17 miles SE)

07/15/2009 to 07/26/2009

Houston Marathon (14 miles SE)

01/01/2009 to 01/31/2009

Shell Houston Open (22 miles NE)

05/01/2009 to 05/31/2009

Houston Auto Show (14 miles SE)

01/01/2009 to 01/31/2009

Art Car Weekend (14 miles SE)

05/01/2009 to 05/31/2009

Feedom Festival (14 miles SE)

07/01/2009 to 07/31/2009

What’s Current

Get the latest information on what’s happening during your stay

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Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Discover Houston Tours

  • Downtown guided walking tour
  • Discover Houston Tours
  • 1 713 2229255

Gray Line Tours of Houston

  • several to choose from
  • Gray Line Tours of Houston
  • 1 866 7679850

Houston Tours

  • call to arrange
  • Houston Tours
  • 1 713 9885900

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.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott® Houston Central/Northwest Freeway

12820 Northwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77040 USA

  • Phone:  1-713-690-4035
  • Fax 1-713-690-1148
  • Sales:  1-713-690-4035

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-257-3000 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Houston Weather:

  • November 23, 2009
  • AM Sunny / PM Partly Cloudy
  • Hi:76F |24C
  • Low:58F |14C