Houston
Space City, USA
NRG Stadium
World Cup Match Venue
Fan Meetup Location
Bud Light Plaza
Official Blue Sharks fan meetup spot before and after the match.
Opens 4 hours before kickoff
Food & beverage available
Live entertainment and DJ
Quick Facts About Houston
Population: 7.1M metro area
Location: Texas, USA
June Weather: 90°F / 32°C average
Size: 4th largest city in USA
Home to NASA's Johnson Space Center - Mission Control for human spaceflight
Most diverse city in America with residents from over 145 countries
Energy capital of the world with thriving oil and gas industry
Vibrant international community with growing African diaspora
Must-Visit Attractions
Space Center Houston
Official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center. Tour Mission Control, see real spacecraft, and meet astronauts.
Houston's #1 attraction
Museum District
19 museums within walkable distance, including Museum of Fine Arts, Natural Science, and Contemporary Arts.
Many offer free admission days
Houston Ship Channel
One of the busiest ports in the US. Take a boat tour to see massive cargo ships and industrial operations.
Hermann Park
445-acre urban park with zoo, golf course, pedal boats, and the beautiful McGovern Centennial Gardens.
Downtown Aquarium
Entertainment complex with 500,000-gallon aquarium, restaurant, and amusement rides.
The Galleria
Texas's largest shopping mall with 400+ stores, ice skating rink, and luxury hotels.
Explore Houston Neighborhoods
Downtown Houston
Business district with impressive skyline, theater district, and underground tunnel system connecting buildings.
- • Theater District (Tony Awards winner)
- • 7-mile underground tunnel network
- • Discovery Green park
The Heights
Historic neighborhood with Victorian homes, trendy restaurants, craft breweries, and vintage shops along 19th Street.
- • Walkable and bike-friendly
- • Local breweries and cafes
- • Weekend farmers market
Montrose
Eclectic neighborhood known for art galleries, vintage stores, diverse dining, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere.
- • Art galleries and museums
- • Menil Collection (free)
- • Diverse restaurant scene
Midtown
Urban core between downtown and Museum District with nightlife, restaurants, and high-rise living.
- • Walkable to major attractions
- • Light rail accessible
- • Vibrant bar and restaurant scene
Food & Dining Scene
Houston's Diverse Culinary Scene
Texas Favorites
- • BBQ brisket and ribs
- • Tex-Mex tacos and fajitas
- • Chicken fried steak
- • Gulf Coast seafood
International Cuisine
- • Vietnamese (Midtown)
- • Nigerian and Ethiopian
- • Indian and Pakistani
- • Chinese dim sum
Food Halls
- • Understory food hall
- • Lyric Market downtown
- • Montrose Collective
- • Finn Hall food hall
Getting Around Houston
METRORail
Light rail system connecting downtown, Midtown, Museum District, and Medical Center.
- • $1.25 per ride or $3 day pass
- • Red, Green, Purple lines
- • Does not serve airports
- • NRG Stadium: Special game-day service
Car Recommended
Houston is a car-oriented city. Rental car or rideshare highly recommended.
- • Wide highways and freeways
- • Uber/Lyft widely available
- • Airport to downtown: $30-45
- • Traffic heaviest 7-9am, 4-7pm
Practical Information
Budget Tips
- • Hotels: $90-250/night
- • Meals: $12-45 per person
- • Generally cheaper than coastal cities
- • No state income tax
Weather Tips
- • June: Very hot & humid (90°F+)
- • Afternoon thunderstorms possible
- • AC everywhere - bring layers
- • Stay hydrated in the heat
Emergency Info
- • Emergency: 911
- • Methodist Hospital
- • Visitor Info: 713-437-5200
- • Area codes: 713, 281, 832