Hotel Information
The Hilton Americas-Houston is the Official Host Hotel of the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon. Connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center (location for the Roger Clemens Institute EXPO and packet pickup) and just 100 feet from the start/finish line, this contemporary, state-of-the-art hotel offers three restaurants, Java Coast Coffee Bar, and a fitness center and spa. Rooms are $151 per night with late checkout on race day. Click here to reserve your room. Please note that your card will be charged a deposit at the time you book your room. The Hyatt Regency Houston, located
just nine blocks from the start/finish line, places you in the center
of race weekend activities. Rooms are $144/night. Click here or call 713-654-1234 to reserve your room. The Four Seasons Hotel, downtown Houston’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel, is 6 blocks from the start line. Additional information can be found on the hotel website.
Air Travel
Continental Airlines is offering discounted airfares in and out of Houston to participants in the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. For details, visit Meeting Works at Continental.com and type in Offer Code ZE6KDJDYJP. Houston's two major airports are both a 30- to 45-minute drive from the start line and the George R. Brown Convention Center. George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport is located north of downtown on Highway 59 and is the larger of the two airports. William P. Hobby Airport is located south of downtown on Interstate 45. Contact your hotel to see if they offer shuttle service from either airport.
Rental Cars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering special rates on car rentals to Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and EP5K participants. Click here to reserve a car at the special rate.
Things to do in HoustonMuseums/Exhibits
Houston Zoo
With over 4,500 permanent residents (the animals), the Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience for the 1.5 million guests who visit the Zoo each year.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
$10 for adults, $5 for children age 2-11
www.houstonzoo.org
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Every visit to HMNS is an opportunity to experience the wonders of science and nature firsthand. The spectacular exhibit halls and state-of-the-art venues offer remarkable insight into the world around us, from the age of dinosaurs to the era of space exploration.
Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$9 for adults, $7 for children age 3-11
www.hmns.org
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit, non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the art of our time to the local, regional, national and international public.
Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free
www.camh.org
Holocaust Museum Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims and honoring the survivors' legacy.
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free
www.hmh.org
The Children's Museum of Houston
With 14 galleries of vibrant exhibits bursting with action-packed fun, the Children's Museum of Houston gives kids from birth to 12 the ultimate discover and learn experience.
Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
$5 General admission
www.cmhouston.org
Performing Arts
Houston Symphony
www.houstonsymphony.org
Check back closer to race weekend for performance information.
Wortham Center
www.worthamcenter.org
Check back closer to race weekend for performance information.
Sports
Houston Rockets, NBA
www.houstonrockets.com
Houston Aeros, AHL
www.aeros.com
University of Houston Cougars
www.uhcougars.com
Rice University Owls
www.riceowls.com
Visitor Information
From NASA, to world class museums, to The Galleria Shopping Mall, Houston offers a variety of special events and attractions. For a complete visitor's package, contact the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1-800-4-HOUSTON. |