Houston
in Harris County of Texas, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
29.763 and -95.363 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 29° 45' 47" and W -95° 21' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:35 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:52 am and 5:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Houston

Houston in Harris County (Texas) with it's 2,296,224 habitants is located in United States about 1,218 mi (or 1,960 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Houston is now 02:35 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Houston, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is William P Hobby Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 10 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Richmond, Conroe, Angleton, Liberty and Anahuac. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 12%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

22°C (72 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Address
0,6 mi
1300 LAMAR STREET
77010 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Le Meridien Houston Downtown

Address
0,4 mi
1211 WALKER STREET
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel ICON Autograph Collection

Address
0,2 mi
220 Main Street
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Westin Houston Downtown

Address
0,5 mi
1520 TEXAS AVENUE
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JW Marriott Houston Downtown

Address
0,3 mi
806 Main Street
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Club Quarters in Houston

Address
0,4 mi
720 FANNIN STREET
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aloft Houston Downtown

Address
0,4 mi
820 FANNIN STREET
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Magnolia Hotel Houston

Address
0,3 mi
1100 TEXAS AVENUE
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Downtown

Address
0,6 mi
400 Dallas Street
77002 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Whitehall Houston

Address
0,9 mi
1700 Smith St
77002-7317 Houston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Houston Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Published: July 17, 2013
Length: 27:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Expedia

Welcome to Houston, Texas, one of the largest cities in the United States. Once an outpost in the Old West, Houston is now a down-to-earth metropolis, boasting a tremendous shipping and energy...


Welcome to Houston Texas Video has been replaced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79-gM8mZnRc

Published: July 26, 2014
Length: 51:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ram King

Houston Texas is just an outstanding place to live. If you or anyone you know is thinking about moving to Houston this is a great video to showcase just some of the great things available for...


2012 Shark Voyage Adventure Train at Houston's Downtown Aquarium

Published: June 25, 2012
Length: 14:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: houtexusa

A ride on Houston's Downtown Aquarium Shark Voyage Adventure Train where you can see sharks and saw fish swim above and around you.


Lufthansa A380 Awesome Take off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental

Published: February 02, 2014
Length: 38:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: steffena380

Flight Information: Aircraft: Airbus A380-841 Airline: Lufthansa Flight: LH 441 Seat: 81A Departed: 4:13PM 12/21/2012 Arrival: 8:47AM 12/22/2012 Origin: Houston George Bush Intercontinental...


Secretos Houston

Published: May 03, 2014
Length: 51:06 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Luis Guerrero

My very first acting job for Secretos Houston. I do not claim rights to this video. This video belongs to Estrella TV. I was hired to do an acting job for them.


How to Find Gold in City Parks

Published: March 15, 2014
Length: 57:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: The Urban Treasure Hunter

Our silver James Avery Latin cross and silver chain giveaway is this coming Monday (3/17/2014). Click the link below to find out how to get into the drawing. http://youtu.be/rH52H54IClw This...


Mutton Bustin 2014 Houston Rodeo

Published: June 27, 2014
Length: 13:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: byteme1029

Mutton Bustin at the 2014 Houston Stock Show & Rodeo. The Winner is at the 9 minute mark. No kids were injured, but a few did lose their boots! :-)


Mutton Bustin 2013 Houston Rodeo

Published: March 08, 2013
Length: 22:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: byteme1029

Mutton Bustin at the 2013 Houston Stock Show & Rodeo. Winner is at the 7:56min mark.


Burlesque in Houston and The Moonlight Dolls

Published: January 30, 2014
Length: 00:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Heydel Cepero Media Pro.

Directed / Filmed / Edited by: Heydel Cepero Video created for a Kickstarter campaign for The Moonlight Dolls, a company and burlesque show based in Houston, Texas. The project succeeded on...


Houston Tunnels 17 Feb 2011

Published: February 23, 2011
Length: 25:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: computertechmba

Filmed in February 2011 Official website (requires flash): http://www.houstontunnels.com/index_content.html Link for more information: http://adventq.com/wplo/downtown-houston-texas-tunnel-system...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Alley Theatre

Not to be confused with the Alley Theatre (Strabane) in Northern Ireland. The Alley Theatre is a Tony Award-winning indoor theatre in Downtown Houston, Texas, and hosts two stages. The "Hubbard" is the main stage with seating for 824; the more intimate "Neuhaus" seats 310. Nine towers and open-air terraces give the Alley Theatre a castle-like quality. Inside, a staircase spirals from the entrance vestibule to the second-floor lobby.

Located at 29.7619, -95.3655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Performing groups established in 1947, League of Resident Theatres, Theatres in Houston, Texas, Theatre companies in Houston, Texas, Regional theatre in the United States, Tony Award winners, Brutalist architecture in the United States

Preston (METRORail station)

Preston is a station on the METRORail Red Line in Houston, Texas. The station is located at Main Street and Preston Street in Downtown Houston. This is the 2nd station heading south along the rail line. This station is located in the Northern, Historic part of Downtown Houston.

Located at 29.7619, -95.361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
METRORail stations, Railway stations opened in 2004

Wortham Theater Center

The Wortham Theater Center is a performing arts center located in downtown Houston, Texas, United States. The Wortham was designed by Eugene Aubrey of Morris Architects and built entirely with $66 million in private funds. The City of Houston owns the theater, and the Houston First Corporation operates the facility. http://www. houstontx. gov/cef/index. html

Located at 29.7633, -95.3656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Performing arts centers in Texas, Opera houses in the United States, Theatres in Houston, Texas, Buildings and structures completed in 1987, Event venues established in 1987

Houston Theater District

The Houston Theater District, a 17-block area in the heart of Downtown Houston, Texas, United States, is home to Houston's nine performing arts organizations, the 130,000-square-foot Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movies, plazas, and parks. More than two million people visit the Houston Theater District annually.

Located at 29.762, -95.366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Houston, Texas, Culture of Houston, Texas, Economy of Houston, Texas, Theatre in Texas, Visitor attractions in Houston, Texas

Jones Hall

The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, commonly known as Jones Hall, is a performance venue in Houston, Texas, and the permanent home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Houston Society for the Performing Arts. Jones Hall is also frequently rented as a venue for contemporary pop musicians and other performers and is estimated to draw over 400,000 audience members yearly.

Located at 29.7609, -95.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Concert halls in the United States, Theatres in Houston, Texas, Texas classical music, Buildings and structures completed in 1966, Performing arts centers in Texas, Music venues in Houston, Texas

Market Square Park

Market Square Park is a public park in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States. It is bounded by Travis, Milam, Congress and Preston streets. It has remained a geographic centerpiece of Downtown Houston since the arrival of the city's founders, John Kirby and Augustus Chapman Allen in 1836. The square was donated to the city in 1854 by Augustus Allen and was used as an open air produce market.

Located at 29.7627, -95.3623 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Houston, Texas

Hotel Icon

Hotel ICON is a boutique hotel located in downtown Houston, Texas, USA. Owned by Destination Hotels & Resorts Inc. Located in the former Union National Bank building that was constructed in 1911, the hotel was designed by San Francisco design firm Candra Scott & Anderson at the cost of $35 million dollars. The 12-story hotel features 135 guest rooms and nine individually designed signature suites that include custom-designed period furnishings and décor with original artwork.

Located at 29.7624, -95.3608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hotels in Houston, Texas

Bayou Music Center

The Bayou Music Center (formerly known as Verizon Wireless Theater and Aerial Theater) is an indoor theater owned by Live Nation and located in Houston, Texas, United States. The theater is located at 520 Texas Avenue in the 130,000-square-foot Bayou Place entertainment complex in Downtown Houston.

Located at 29.7622, -95.3669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Music venues in Houston, Texas, Verizon Communications

Sesquicentennial Park

Sesquicentennial Park is an urban park in downtown Houston, Texas. Established in 1989 along the banks of Buffalo Bayou, the 22.5-acre park was established in 1986 to commemorate the 150 year anniversary of the founding of the city of Houston and of the Republic of Texas in 1986.

Located at 29.7642, -95.3651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks in Houston, Texas, Urban public parks

Franklin Lofts

Franklin Lofts, originally known as the Lomas & Nettleton Building, is a 8-story, 32 m building in downtown Houston, Texas. The building is generally regarded as the first skyscraper in the city. The Lomas & Nettleton Building was completed in 1904, and rises 8 floors in height. It was also the tallest steel-framed building west of the Mississippi River at the time of its completion.

Located at 29.7628, -95.36 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Houston, Texas

Merchants and Manufacturers Building

The One Main Building, formerly the Merchants and Manufacturers Building (commonly referred to as the M&M Building), is a building on the campus of the University of Houston–Downtown. The building is recognized as part of the National Register of Historic Places, is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and considered a Contributing Building in Downtown Houston's Main Street/Market Square Historic District.

Located at 29.7636, -95.3603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Houston–Downtown, National Register of Historic Places in Houston, Texas, History of Houston, Texas, Buildings and structures in Houston, Texas, University and college academic buildings in the United States, Art Deco architecture in Texas

Gulf Hotel fire

The Gulf Hotel fire claimed 55 lives in the early-morning hours of September 7, 1943 in downtown Houston, Texas. This fire remains the cause of the worst loss of life in a fire in the city's history. The hotel was located on the northwest corner of Louisiana and Preston Streets and occupied the upper two floors of a three-story brick building, with a variety of businesses occupying the first floor.

Located at 29.763, -95.364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1943 fires, 1943 in Texas, Fires in Texas, History of Houston, Texas, Hotel fires

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