Quick Guide
Late February – April, September – November
Houston’s weather is generally warm with less humidity during spring and fall; these are also popular seasons for festivals.
May – August
Summer’s heat and humidity can be oppressive in Houston, but with most locals traveling elsewhere for their summer vacation, it’s also possible to score good hotel deals.
Visas
Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.
Money
Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.
Getting Here
Houston is served by two airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the smaller William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Getting Around
Houston is best explored via car (rental, taxi or ride share), as public transportation is spotty. The city’s Metrorail, however, does connect downtown to the Museum District.
Local Lingo
H-Town: Locals’ nickname for Houston. Inside/outside the loop: Refers to being inside or outside the boundaries of Interstate 610. EaDo: East Downtown. Space City: Another nickname for Houston, thanks to the presence of NASA. Dome: Houston’s NRG Astrodome sports stadium.
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Insider Tips
When summer temps and humidity rise, join local Texans with an escape to nearby Galveston Island, a laid-back Gulf Coast beach town.
Late February – April, September – November
Houston’s weather is generally warm with less humidity during spring and fall; these are also popular seasons for festivals.
May – August
Summer’s heat and humidity can be oppressive in Houston, but with most locals traveling elsewhere for their summer vacation, it’s also possible to score good hotel deals.
Visas
Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.
Money
Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.
Getting Here
Houston is served by two airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the smaller William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Getting Around
Houston is best explored via car (rental, taxi or ride share), as public transportation is spotty. The city’s Metrorail, however, does connect downtown to the Museum District.
Local Lingo
H-Town: Locals’ nickname for Houston. Inside/outside the loop: Refers to being inside or outside the boundaries of Interstate 610. EaDo: East Downtown. Space City: Another nickname for Houston, thanks to the presence of NASA. Dome: Houston’s NRG Astrodome sports stadium.
Must-Have Apps
Insider Tips
When summer temps and humidity rise, join local Texans with an escape to nearby Galveston Island, a laid-back Gulf Coast beach town.
Did You Know?
“Houston” wasthe first word heard by Mission Control after the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. The exact words spoken by Neil Armstrong were: “Houston, Tranquility Base here,” followed by the most famed statement, “The Eagle has landed.”
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