Downtown Houston has plenty to offer. Here are a few of the things |
| • The 6.3-mile Downtown Tunnel System tour begins at The State Bar & Lounge. Designed to shelter pedestrians from the rain and heat, it is the oldest and largest walking tunnel system in the United States. For a tour map call (713) 222-9255. |
 • Home to the Houston Astros is just a short walk away. Enron Field is popular for its retractable roof, upscale ambience, full-size vintage locomotive that runs on a track in left field, and of course, for Houston’s favorite - the Astros! 501 Crawford at Texas Avenue, (713) 259-8000; houston.astros.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/hou/homepage/hou_homepage.jsp |
• With over 70 stores, The Park Shops Mall is ideal for quick lunch-hour shopping. 1200 McKinney; www.theparkshops.com
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 • The Houston Theater District offers world-class cultural and theater events. The Houston Symphony, Alley Theatre, Houston Ballet and the Society for the Performing Arts are all within a few blocks. For details visit Theater District Association www.houston-guide.com/guide/arts/artsschedule.html |
 • Bayou Place is an entertainment complex featuring the Aerial Theater, the Angelika Film Center, and more. 500 Texas Ave. For more information call (713) 227-0957. |
| • For a spectacular view of he city, visit the sky lobby on the 60th floor of the Chase Tower, one of Houston’s tallest building. 600 Travis (713) 223-0441. |
• The George R. Brown Convention Center hosts the city’s largest conventions and shows, including the Texaco Grand Prix. 1001 Avenida de las Americas between Dallas and Walker.